Introduction to Marbled Fabric
Base Pattern (Turkish Pattern) and how to clean the tub
A course by Carla Qua , Textile Designer
About the video: Base Pattern (Turkish Pattern) and how to clean the tub
Overview
“Now you will know the origin of the base pattern name, I will show you some examples and we will do it directly in the tub. This pattern is created when one or more colors are thrown to the bathroom surface with a marbled brush. Once the fabric has been dyed with the base pattern, I will show you how to clean the surface to continue with the next pattern. ”
In this video lesson Carla Qua addresses the topic: Base Pattern (Turkish Pattern) and how to clean the tub, 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
“Now. to start this unit. we will do the five patterns. We'll begin with the Turkish pattern. Make sure you have with you the four paints in different colors. your work tools. a jar with soap for cleaning brushes. and another jar with water for diluting paints if needed. Remember to also prepare five cotton canvases of 25 and ensure that the size of your canvas matches your tub's size. as this dyeing is done flat. To begin our sample book. we will learn how to make the Turkish pattern. which mimics marble and is the oldest in Wolff's classification. I'll present the same pattern in color ran...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Marbled Fabric
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Category
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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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