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Modern African blackwood carvers often draw inspiration from traditional motifs while also incorporating contemporary elements, creating pieces that resonate with both local and global audiences.
Wood like the popular Knitters Pride Symfonie Dreamz line or bamboo needles are great for beginners as these grip your stitches better with a textured surface.
This was especially useful when making multiple dresses of the same design, as it allowed the tailor to quickly replicate the pattern onto different pieces of fabric.
The finished macramé piece can have a range of textures and colors due to the use of different materials like cotton, jute, or nylon, as well as different cord thicknesses.
For bowls, for instance, I use the gutter for initial shaping and hollowing, and the straight adze for refining the lines and working the outside bottom of the bowl to near its finished surface.
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