Description
Guanin: Gourd Flower with teacher Margaret Kinsey is a study of Silk and Metal Threads for beginners. The word, Guanin is defined as a mix of gold, copper and silver that was smelted. The Aztec and Inca people prized copper more than gold. Taino residents (natives) of Hispanola, Cuba and Puerto Rico were the countries where the alloy was also prized above gold. However, when the Spanish came to the western hemisphere, it was gold and silver that they most prized and shipped much of the treasures back to Spain.
Gourd Flower is my interpretation of the concept of guanin and gold which symbolizes the mix of the two cultures: the natives of the Americas and the Spanish.
In this study, the beginning student will work with gold twist, #5 Japan gold, #7 gold check thread, Copper pearl purl, copper twist, copper check purl, #1 Copper, and silk floss. The ground fabric is silk satin with a cotton backing fabric.
Techniques include couching techniques, attaching gold braid, check thread, #5 Japan thread-imitation, 6-stranded couching of silk floss, and diamond lattice work, and attaching copper check purl.
Students will learn how to dress the frame, apply the pattern to the satin fabric, manipulate and stitch metal and silk threads, and finally how to unframe the embroidery.
Project: Framed wall piece or box
Size: 4″ high x 4.5″ wide
Skill Level: Basic
Technique: Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery
Timeline: Five lessons; six months
Fee per group: $200
Text: $70 (included in the cost of Lightning Round registration)
Kit Cost: Full Kit: $85.00; Thread kit only: $65.00 (If provided by the teacher)
DMC floss #: 922
Learn more about Guanin: Gourd Flower and teacher Margaret Kinsey by clicking here.
Additional Notes:
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