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Weaving with Wire

Creating Woven Metal Fabric

Christine Miller

Description

Use a four- or eight-harness loom to weave an entirely new art material that can be used for jewellery, sculpture, basketry and more. By using a wire warp and fibre weft, intermediate- to advanced-level weavers can create a woven metal fabric that is strong, malleable and sculptural. Learn about:

The materials and supplies needed for this metal fibre technique
Planning your project
Preparing and beaming the warp
Choosing the weft

The author then takes readers step-by-step through a "Foundation Project," a basic woven wire fabric serving as the basis for creating their own metal fabric crafts. Readers will be inspired by samples of Christine's work with detailed information on how she made them. They can then re-create these pieces or use them as a foundation to craft their own metal fabric creations.