Weaving between dimensions

Sharvin Jangle

INTRODUCTION:

This research intends to understand different kinds of weaving techniques. Starting from a basic 2D weaving to 3D weaving. Further exploring the method with different materials , their combinations and post weaving processes

2D WEAVE :

In standard 2-dimensional weaving (the left illustration), weft threads (red) are woven through warp threads (black). In the simplest possible pattern, the weft alternates between passing above and below the warp, creating a single layer of fabric

ATTEMPT 1:

MATERIALS : Woolen threads , cardboard , scissors , scale .

PROCESS : Wrap threads (white) are arranged parallelly ,1.5 cm apart through the cuts made on both the ends of the cardboard piece and tied to create tension. The weft thread (yellow) passing alternately above and below the warp, creating a single layer of fabric .

3D WEAVE :

In 3-dimensional weaving, the goal is to create thickness by stacking multiple layers. On conventional weaving machines, the layering is achieved by dividing the warp into multiple, separate sets. On a given pass through the warp, the weft will not intersect the warp threads that belong to a different layer. The right illustration below demonstrates this process for a three-layer weave.

ATTEMPT 1 :

MATERIALS : Sun-board (10 cm x 10 cm) , woolen threads, support to maintain tension

PROCESS : Make two 2x8 cm windows on the 2cm apart from the center of the sun-board . Make 8 cuts ,1cm apart from each other for WARP threads to pass. Place these 2 sun-board pieces 20cm apart from each other with the help of supports . used three separate colour woolen threads to identify 3 axis of WRAP .