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
“In this session. we'll explore the materials and tools you'll need throughout the course. We'll discuss the best tools and alternative options you can use at home. ensuring you have everything necessary for success. We start with fibers. in this case. cotton and hemp. It's important they are natural fibers because they absorb pigments much better. These are the ingredients we'll use. We'll start with neutral soap for washing the fiber. This is in flakes. but you can use a bar. The next thing will be alum. which is used to make the fiber more porous. cloth. making the colors more vibrant. Fi...”
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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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