Del Webber is a super talented artist who resides near Seattle. The son of a weaver, Del learned various weaving techniques from his mother and has continued to evolve as an artist over the past 30 years. Del Webber has been exposed to and influenced by numerous ethnic forms of weaving since an early age. He was born in 1951 and spent his childhood in Northern Africa, Spain, and throughout the United States.
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The artist views his treatment of the stones as an expression of reverence for nature. He takes into consideration the individual qualities of each stone, its contours, color, and size, and melds them with his own design of wrapped and woven fibers.
Del derives his knotting techniques from traditional Japanese and Native American basketry, wicker furniture, loom weaving, fly-tying, and nautical knotting. Each stone is selected and wrapped with a unique design made of various materials including bamboo, cane, rattan, and reed.
so glad you found out more about these, I was so intrigued when I first saw them.
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loved these stones. I have worked on a series of textile pieces about wrapping, for protection, security and keeping things precious. The wrappings were so beautiful.
Mo ( Textile Artist)
I love this beyond words. The combination of materials is lovely and the craftsmanship exquisite.
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I had these pinned on pinterest and just realized they were, of course, from your blog which has all things creative and beautiful. After attempting some rock wrapping myself I am even more in love with Del Webber’s work than before. It is not as easy as one might think to wrap a rock and his craftsmanship is amazing! Thank you for posting!
What wonderful craftmanship. They are so unique. I love them.
These are stunning. I have only been able to create one of these. Does anyone know of any tutorial or person(s) teaching this? Thanks
There are a few good ones on youtube, but not enough to suit my fancy!
Did you also care the stones with the points? Your craft is beautiful. I am also a fiber artist and have been wrapping rocks for several years.
Thanks for sharing. That it a great idea I love it. Mayne way to make about rattan. Great idea.
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