3: Weaving Mettle

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Learn about the challenges and rewards of weaving with wire and strips of metal. Our guest is Arlene Fisch, a prominent jeweler who applies textile processes to metals with spectacular results. I'll describe a swatch I made by weaving wire, and we'll tie things up with an audio essay about forging on in the face of adversity.

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Resources (mentioned during the show)

• Christa Giles
• Arlene Fisch's gallery on Mobilia
• Hollywood Fancy Feather Co.
• Textile Techniques in Metal, by Arlene Fisch
• Crocheted Wire Jewelry, by Arlene Fisch
• Smithsonian Interview with Arlene Fisch
• HGA Certificate of Excellence

• Artist: Syne Mitchell
• Title: 3: Weaving Mettle
• Album: WeaveCast: A podcast for handweavers
• Genre: Podcast
• Year: 2006
• Length: 47:28 minutes (43.45 MB)
• Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)