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Articles by Barbara M. Berk
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[765] Introduction to Weaving with Sheet and Wire
Textile techniques are traditionally worked with fibers such as linen, cotton and silk. However, they can also be applied to metal. I weave high karat gold and platinum sheet and wire by hand. The process of weaving creates fabric. I shape that fabric into ribbons and ruffles, spirals and loops, which become earrings, brooches, necklaces and pendants. I create two collections of limited production and one-of-a-kind jewelry, each based on a different technique.... (2006)
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