This Cone #023 has a clover pattern also named quatrefoil. The quatrefoil enjoyed its peak popularity during the Gothic and Renaissance eras. It is most commonly found as tracery, mainly in Gothic architecture, where a quatrefoil can often be seen at the top of a Gothic arch (from Wikipedia). The inspiration is from Lincoln Cathedral…
PaperMatrix’ first book FLETVÆRK (Braiding) has just been sent to the printers. The book is 140 pages and the language is Danish. FLETVÆRK includes templates for more than 50 woven items, and tips for numerous variants. We have included some of the most popular items from this blog – like the spheres and the hot air balloons,…
This Heart #043 is a further development of Heart #042 from last Christmas, sent to me from Anna. Layer the pieces from Page 1 and Page 2 and those from Page 3 and Page 4. Weave the two parts in the same way as explained for Heart #042, just mind all the little tips…
When I visited Rome last week I noticed a palazzo at Piazza dei Calcarari. The lower part of the façade is most impressive. It is made from large square and triangle shaped ashlars. Having just received Joined Heart Crystal from Anna it was predestined for further development. The new heart is made in…
PaperMatrix is inviting you to a Christmas workshop at SKABELONLOFTET, Refshalevej 171A Copenhagen, Denmark. The workshop is on Saturday December 7th from 12-16. We will be making Hearts #005 and #042, the simple cone #018 and we shall teach the triaxial weaving technique of balloon #005 to those interested. Printed templates will be free to…
This multi joined crystal heart is designed by Anna. It is made from shaped strips joined to form the triangles. It is quite fast, when you figure out the principle. Choose the two colours (blue and red on the small pictures) you prefer and cut out the pieces of the two Pages (Page 1 =…
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