This introduction to velvet-weaving on 4-shaft looms is designed to teach the main types of velvet and the basic principles of velvet-weaving for contemporary weavers. These principles can be extended to working with looms on more than 4 shafts. The instruction provides affordable and accessible options to accommodate a variety of studio situations.
Contents include:
- a discussion of velvet properties and basic types: solid, voided, ciselé, pile-on-pile, and polychrome
- basic structural weaving drafts
- discussion of designing for velvet projects
- options and tips for setting up and handling the velvet pile warp
- a description of necessary tools or equipment
- technical tips for weaving
- detailed specifications for a basic single pile warp project
- instructions for polychrome (2-pile warp) projects
A .pdf file or epub file of the primer can be requested through the contact e-mail of this website at a cost of $35.00 CND or $30.00 USD. The file will be sent when payment is confirmed. Instructions for payment via e-transfer (EMT) or PayPal will be provided when the request is made.
En preparation, une traduction française: Mon apprêt pour tissage du velours.
Velvet on My Mind 