Introduction to PVC Cord Weaving
Tips to make unique designs
A course by Carolina Ortega , Textile and Industrial Designer
About the video: Tips to make unique designs
Overview
“In this lesson I will give you examples of how to create unique objects, such as mixing different types of fabrics and patterns in one piece. I'm going to show you how combining or exchanging colors can generate different effects on the same object. ”
In this video lesson Carolina Ortega addresses the topic: Tips to make unique designs, 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
“Tips for knitting unique designs In this lesson I will give you tips to make amazing objects. The first advice I will give you is to use the tools I gave you before and try to mix them in the best possible way. Try mixing colors, but experiment with them. Look for colors that work well, which colors definitely don't work and check the site you have designed for furniture. If suddenly the site is too dark and you want to give it more life, try to choose those colors, To help you bring it to life. If suddenly the site is too colorful and you want to give it a little more balance, Try to get m...”
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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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