3D Embroidery using Punch Needle Techniques

A course by Youmeng Liu , Designer and Embroidery Artist

Designer and Embroidery Artist. England, United Kingdom.
Joined October 2022

Discover the power of the punch needle technique to create realistic 3D embroidery of your favorite food items.

100% positive reviews (13)
1,771 students
Audio: English, Spanish
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Discover the power of the punch needle technique to create realistic 3D embroidery of your favorite food items.

Discover the captivating world of punch needle embroidery with Youmeng Liu, a renowned designer and embroidery artist known for her unique and realistic style.

You'll transform everyday inspirations, especially food, into stunning three-dimensional works of art. Using advanced embroidery techniques, you'll learn how to bring your creations to life by conveying sensations and emotions through texture and color.

This artistic approach not only pushes the boundaries of traditional embroidery but also offers a fresh perspective on how art can connect with the most fundamental elements of daily life.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 24 downloads

Tools and Materials
4 minutes, 27 seconds
Inspiration and Mood Board
3 minutes, 53 seconds
Color Mapping
4 minutes, 26 seconds
The Pattern
4 minutes, 41 seconds
Trimming for the Taller Stems
6 minutes, 0 seconds
Last Details
2 minutes, 33 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (13)
  • 1,771 students
  • 15 lessons (1h 49m)
  • 24 additional resources (10 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English, Spanish
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

The final project involves creating a punch needle embroidery piece that represents a food of your choice. You will apply the three-dimensional realism techniques learned, exploring texture, color and shape to capture the essence of your subject.

Who is this online course for?

Aimed at artists, designers, artisans and anyone interested in exploring new techniques of expression through embroidery.

Requirements and materials

You will need punch needles specific to the technique taught by Youmeng Liu, threads of various colors, base fabric for embroidery, and scissors.


Reviews

1,771 Students
13 Reviews
100% Positive ratings

Youmeng Liu

A course by Youmeng Liu

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Designer and Embroidery Artist

Youmeng Liu is a renowned designer and embroidery artist, trained at the London College of Fashion, where she specialized in Fashion Artifact.

From a young age, Youmeng was drawn to drawing and painting, a passion that led her to explore the rich traditional embroidery culture of her hometown in China.

Over time, she has perfected her punch needle embroidery technique, developing a distinctive style that has earned her international recognition. She has collaborated with brands like DMC and exhibited her work in galleries in New York and Hong Kong.

Her works, often focused on realistic representations of food, aim not only to capture the aesthetics of her subjects but also to evoke the emotions and sensations they inspire.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Techniques

    • Tools and Materials
    • Punch Needle Technique
    • Practicing Patterns and Avoiding Typical Mistakes
    • Lenght and Texture
  • U3

    Design and Color

    • Inspiration and Mood Board
    • Color Mapping
    • Gradients
  • U4

    Realistic Embroidery

    • The Pattern
    • First Couple of Stems
    • Trimming for the Taller Stems
    • Broccoli’s Crown
  • U5

    Finishing the Piece

    • Last Details
    • Cleaning and Framing the Piece
  • FP

    Final project

    • 3D Embroidery using Punch Needle Techniques

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3D Embroidery using Punch Needle Techniques . Craft course by Youmeng Liu

3D Embroidery using Punch Needle Techniques

A course by Youmeng Liu
Designer and Embroidery Artist. England, United Kingdom.
Joined October 2022
  • 100% positive reviews (13)
  • 1,771 students