Introduction to Marbled Fabric
Patterns 2 and 3: Antique Straight and Nonpareil
A course by Carla Qua , Textile Designer
About the video: Patterns 2 and 3: Antique Straight and Nonpareil
Overview
“The Antique straight or the old straight line in Spanish, is a pattern seen at least as early as the 17th century. This pattern is created by first completing a pen pattern. Then, a shower of fine points (usually white) is sprayed over the entire bathroom. The Nonpareil is a French word that is translated as "incomparable" or "unmatched"; the name varies according to the spaces of the combs. We will review some examples and do it in the tub.”
In this video lesson Carla Qua addresses the topic: Patterns 2 and 3: Antique Straight and Nonpareil, 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
“Pattern 2 and 3 (Antique Straight and Nonpareil) U4_L2 To start our second pattern I will show you examples of how an old straight pattern is. This is done with a thick tub. You can see that the lines are more defined compared to this second example, The paint is splattered with a toothbrush. And in this third example it is splashed only with soap and water. You can see that you make blanks between the pigments. 2- Antique Straight For this second pattern you will start making the base, That is Turkish. When you start to see the color on the tub It's time to move on to the next color. You c...”
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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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