Introduction to PVC Cord Weaving
Finishes
A course by Carolina Ortega , Textile and Industrial Designer
About the video: Finishes
Overview
“Now I will show you how to finish the ties so that the fabric is not going to be released, I will explain how to give it the final finishes and that's it! ”
In this video lesson Carolina Ortega addresses the topic: Finishes, 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
“Finishes Well, I hope you finished your stool, That you have left your best. Remember that practice makes perfect. So, if it didn't fit you, the second one will fit you better. As you realize, here I was perfectly focused. If I had not stayed focused, what I do is that I simply move it. That's why I didn't finish it, just to square that I stay perfectly homogeneous in all corners. Then it fit me well. I have no problem. What you would do if you realize that any of the lines It's a bit crooked or you don't like it with the tip of the pliers or a pliers, That is not very punctual, but that do...”
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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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