Wrapping with Fabric
In addition to wrapping with fiber, you can wrap rope with
fabric strips. Ideally, you would want your strips cut on the bias, but that
isn’t absolutely necessary. Strips of fabric 1.5’ to 2’ wide will work whether
they are cut on the bias or not. You also have the choice of folding down the
edge to have a clean edge or leave the raw edge showing. It is a personal preference.
You are going to place the rope on the fabric at a bit of a
diagonal and fold the end of the fabric over the end of the rope. If you want a clean edge, you will pre-press
or finger press the top edge of the fabric before you begin rolling the fabric
on a diagonal over the rope. You may
want to secure the fabric to the rope with a bit of glue before starting to
make things easier.
FEWrapping with Raw Edge this example
uses scrim
Adding
Decorative Threads
You can add decorative threads to fiber wrapped rope and
fabric wrapped rope, the procedure is pretty much the same. You choose your decorative thread – it can be
embroidery thread or any other decorative thread or fiber and attach it to your
piece. An easy method is to use a Lark’s
Head knot and the wrap a double strand of the fiber about the rope.
By the same token, you can use fine beading wire and wrap it
several time around the end of the rope to secure it. Add some beads to the wire and wrap the wire
along with the beads, (spacing them
along the wire as you wrap it around the rope) and secure it with a few close
wraps at the other end.
If you are working with fabric wrapped rope, you can add
some hand stitching and beading to your pieces.
Decoration is up to you at this point.
UtilizeEssa technical para tecer e colored cordões
I’ve included some excellent videos by Espiral & Cor. They are in Portuguese, but you can turn
closed captioning on and English translation on which helps. (you do have to
make allowances that some things do not translate well, though)
Cordes
Espiral 🌀
Another good video.
Making
Loops
If you are making bracelets or necklaces, you may want to
make your own closures rather than use purchased jewelry findings. In that case, it is useful to know how to
make loops in your emballage work. A loop at the end of your work can be used
as part of your closure with a bead or a button.
If you are using clothesline, which has a cotton core, the
easiest way is to slide back the braided outer cover of the clothesline and
remove about ¾” of the core. This will
allow the braided cotton shell to lie flat against the side of the other part
of the clothesline when the loop is formed.
When you wrap you gathering wrap, around the two pieces of clothesline,
it will taper rather than end abruptly.
FEMaking A Loop, Adding a Bead
Even if you have not planned ahead, loops can be made.
Additional Inspiration Artists
KaarinaHeikinheimo - Finnish Designers
ЖмаеваОксана (@oksana_zhmaeva_textiles) • Instagram photos and videos
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