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Embroidered Portraits with Punch Needle

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Overview

Learn how to create unique embroidered portraits full of color and texture using the punch needle technique
  • Introduction
  • Preparation and Basic Information
  • Getting Down to Business
  • The Finish Line!
  • Final project
Relaxing, fun, and therapeutic, embroidering with a punch needle allows you to create textured works of art that showcase your personal style. With a few basic craft tools and some time, you can turn your next big idea into something tangible, perfect as a gift or for sharing on social media.

In this course, Camille Labarre, professional crafter and fabricator, shows you how to use the punch needle technique to create eye-catching embroidered portraits. From color theory and tools to finishing and framing, Camille shows you her hands-on methodology for experimenting and exploring the world of punch needle.

Syllabus

  • A Little About Me
  • Influences
  • What Will We Do in this Course?
  • Overview of Materials
  • Troubleshooting
  • Texture - Directionality, Cross Contour, Different Stitches Possible
  • Color Theory Crash Course
  • Choosing Your Reference Material
  • Mapping out the Values: Blueprint + Color
  • Prepping Your Canvas and Image Transfer
  • Punching Shapes: Laying Down Your Colors
  • Punching Lines: Add Texture and Nuance
  • Punching Dots: The Devil Is in the Details
  • Almost There! : Clean It up + Seal It In
  • Framing
  • Embroidered Portraits with Punch Needle

Taught by

Camille Labarre

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