20+ Ply Split Braiding Pattern. Peter collingwood has done much research on this subject and wrote a book (the techniques of ply split braiding) about this method of braiding. We (card weavers) split the plys with the weft as we are plying the threads in each card.
We (card weavers) split the plys with the weft as we are plying the threads in each card. As an alternative, the original begin braiding contained the instructions for a ply split bookmark shown below. Pattern is formed by the placement of cord color and the order in which cords are split.
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Julie hedges 2006 isbn 13: A gripfid tool is used to push through the plies (splitting the plies) of a series of cords, to pull a single cord through the middle of the split plies of cord. Averil will have the definitive book on the subject, ply split braiding, an introduction by julie hedges.
There Are Standard Variations In Pattern.
We (card weavers) split the plys with the weft as we are plying the threads in each card. Get introduced to an ancient indian technique where one twisted cord passes through another, splitting the latter to create beautiful patterns. But one can take a card weaving draft, create cords to ply split using the draft and get the same pattern!
With This Technique You Can Braid Cords In A Specific Way.
The draft tells us what color threads go where. As an alternative, the original begin braiding contained the instructions for a ply split bookmark shown below. The only problem is that unlike card weaving where i can change the direction of my plies from z to s.
These Are Monochrome (Some Colour, Mainly Black), A Black And White Diagonally Chequered Pattern, Or Alternating Black And White Horizontal Waves.
This braiding technique has its roots in india where camel drivers braided bands to use for their camels. Pattern effects are derived from both the color and composition of the cords, and the order in which they are arranged and manipulated. A special tool, called a gripfid, splits the cords to create an opening through which you pull another cord.
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Pattern is formed by the placement of cord color and the order in which cords are split. Good explanation and also on youtube to see! Contemporary knowledge in western culture.