Introduction to PVC Cord Weaving
Chair base yarn.
A course by Carolina Ortega , Textile and Industrial Designer
About the video: Chair base yarn.
Overview
“In this lesson we will start spinning the chair, this is the basis for knitting later. I will show you the process step by step so that you can do it at your own pace and without worries. I chose to make the fabric endless, this does not mean that you have to knit the same, choose the type of yarn that works best on your stool / furniture. ”
In this video lesson Carolina Ortega addresses the topic: Chair base yarn., which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to PVC Cord Weaving. Learn basic techniques for weaving furniture and decorative objects by hand.
Partial transcription of the video
“Yarn chair base Well, let's start spinning. The first thing we will do, as I had already explained, is to cut the top of the skein to find the thread that is inside, which is this. Then like that. Remember that I use the thread that is in the middle because it's much easier to pull it and I don't use the one on the outside, always the one in the middle and, therefore, I do this. Then I get well towards the leg. I turn it here a little and we start to spin. We are going to spin it in endless yarn. If you think that here loses a little tension and that suddenly you need a little more help, Yo...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to PVC Cord Weaving
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Fiber Arts, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Textile Design, Upcycling, Weaving
Carolina Ortega
A course by Carolina Ortega
Born in Bogotá (Colombia), she has been interested in art and painting since she was a child. She studied industrial design in her home country and then did a master's degree in textile design in London (England). There she discovered the value of handmade objects, the artisanal world, and traditional techniques. She seeks to reflect the culture of her country in each piece she produces.
Carolina currently owns a design studio where she creates contemporary pieces using traditional weaving techniques. For over five years now, the studio has specialized in creating pieces with PVC cord. They combine shapes, textures, colors, and materials to create unique, ergonomic, and, above all, ethical pieces as they work under the concept of fair trade, positioning artisanship as a valuable profession.
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