Introduction to PVC Cord Weaving

Care and protection tips for furniture

A course by Carolina Ortega , Textile and Industrial Designer

Textile and Industrial Designer. Bogota, Colombia.
Joined September 2018
99% positive reviews (295)
7,656 students
Audio: Spanish
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About the video: Care and protection tips for furniture

Overview

“Here I am going to tell you what steps you should follow to keep the furniture in perfect condition. I will tell you how to clean them and what care you should take to preserve them better. ”

In this video lesson Carolina Ortega addresses the topic: Care and protection tips for furniture, 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 care and protection of furniture You realize already What to make a hand-woven furniture in PVC its not that easy. Therefore, you must take care of it. Handmade things require care. PVC is a material that resists a lot, it is very versatile, But there are several things you can do to keep it alive. The first thing to keep in mind and that I repeat to all my clients, the furniture, whatever the material, whatever they are, to sun and water, they will deteriorate. nothing will last infinitely if the sun and water are giving them all the time. Therefore, if you made a piece of furnitu...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to PVC Cord Weaving

  • Level: Beginner
  • 99% positive reviews (295)
  • 7656 students
  • 4 units
  • 17 lessons (2h 9m)
  • 6 downloads
  • Category

    Craft
  • Areas

    Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Fiber Arts, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Textile Design, Upcycling, Weaving

Carolina Ortega

Carolina Ortega
A course by Carolina Ortega

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Textile and Industrial Designer

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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Introduction to PVC Cord Weaving. Craft course by Carolina Ortega

Introduction to PVC Cord Weaving

A course by Carolina Ortega
Textile and Industrial Designer. Bogota, Colombia.
Joined September 2018
  • 99% positive reviews (295)
  • 7,656 students