Introduction to Marbled Fabric
Materials and tools
A course by Carla Qua , Textile Designer
About the video: Materials and tools
Overview
“Here you will learn the function of each of the materials and tools that we will use in this course. I will divide the materials, according to the process, so that you are very clear and distinguish between them.”
In this video lesson Carla Qua addresses the topic: Materials and tools, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Marbled Fabric. Learn artisanal dyeing techniques and draw on water to create unique patterns.
Partial transcription of the video
“Materials and Tools U2_L2 In this lesson we will meet the materials and tools you will use in the course. We will review the most appropriate tools and also options to replace them at home. materials Fibers We start with the fibers. In this case they will be cotton and silk. It is important that they are natural fibers since they absorb pigments much better. Ingredients These are the ingredients we will use. We will start with the neutral soap for fiber washing. This is flake, but you can use bar. Next is alum, used to make the fabric more porous And the colors are more vibrant. And finally...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Marbled Fabric
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Category
Craft -
Areas
DIY, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Textile Design, Textile Dyeing
Carla Qua
A course by Carla Qua
Multidisciplinary and experimental textile designer who lives and works in Mexico City. She studied design at art school and specialized in textile, graphic, and industrial design through various workshops.
From her textile laboratory, she collaborates on different design projects in various fields, such as furniture, fashion, art direction, accessories, textile packaging, and interior design. Working with Rococó, Sandra Weil, Avocet Jewelry, Claudia Pepper, Flaminguettes, Paraiba Beachwear, Amandina, Ayres, Allegra, among others, has greatly enriched her work.
She teaches workshops and courses on experimental textiles, using natural dyes and marbling. She is the creative director and artisan at Agnes Tintorería, a sustainable brand that creates simple garments made from organic fibers and natural dyes using ancient techniques such as dipping and marbling.
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