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Weaving with Wire 3 Day Zoom Workshop (11/22 - 11/24/2024)

Introduction to Weaving with Wire

Introduction & Howdy Do! (6:51)
Introduce Yourself!
Workshop General Schedule, Supplies & Materials List (Scroll to the bottom of the document for the downloadable link.)
Weaving with Wire Workshop Workbook
Step by Step Instructions for Warping & Beaming

Thoughts about Looms for Weaving Wire

What kind of loom should I use? (8:19)

Resources - This area has links to several resources you could use throughout the course. I am posting it at the top for easy access & visibility.

Parawire - you can buy wire in many gauges and colors here!
Unitedcraft - an Etsy shop that has lots of metal stands to support sculptural forms.
Jewelry Findings & Bead Suppliers
Weaving Record Sheet
Artists Working with Metal as Fiber

Wire, Structures & Setts

This video talks about wire, various woven structures and setts (31:05)

1. Warping Stations

Ideas to set up a warping station for the wire... (5:33)

2. Winding the Warp

Caution! Springy Wire & How To Handle it!
This video takes you through the steps of preparing a wire warp. (14:49)
NEW! Weight spool of wire while winding.

3. Beaming the Warp

Friction Brake Tip
The process of beaming the wire warp onto the loom. (32:13)
Illustration for tying onto front apron bar

4. Wefts and Bobbins

This video talks about the types of yarns to use for wefts and how to prepare the bobbins for weaving. (11:35)

5. Weaving the Wire

Techniques, tips, and tricks for weaving the wire. (25:34)

7. Basics of Working with the Woven Metal Fabric

Working with Woven Metal - Part 1 (30:00)
Working with Woven Metal - Part 2 (24:15)

Various Approaches in Using Woven Metal Fabric

Basketry (25:53)
Jewelry (31:11)
Sculpture (25:39)
An Instructional Sculpture Video - The Making of 'In Full Bloom' (6:30)
Wall Art (12:06)

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