Introduction to Marbled Fabric
Application in utility garments
A course by Carla Qua , Textile Designer
About the video: Application in utility garments
Overview
“Finally, I will teach you this technique applied in large-scale utilitarian pieces, such as clothing and accessories for the house.”
In this video lesson Carla Qua addresses the topic: Application in utility garments, 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
“For this final lesson. i want to show you examples of how you can apply this technique to much larger pieces or different fabrics. This is a single-tone piece made on cotton gabardine fabric. To make larger canvases. use screen printing frames to create a tray. The wooden frame provides structure. and when covered with plastic. it transforms into a functional tray. This dress is crafted from matte silk and features a design in three distinct tones. Here's another example in rayon. showcasing a single tone. As demonstrated. you can utilize various fabrics. provided they are naturally sourced...”
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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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