The Dodo Blog
As you know, I’m developing video workshops, that you can download from the internet to learn at your own pace.
But the truth is some people do like to learn live and in company, so I’ve been looking locally for a nice place to do exactly that. And I’m happy to say I’ve found it! It’s right in the ...
Don’t you just love spring? And nothing says spring like daisies. Along with the beauty that comes with this time of year, I particularly love that feeling of renewal, like you get the chance to start life all over again.
So, having one of these rings on my finger kinda gives me a bit of that f...
“The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.” William Morris
So, what does this have anything to do with felt? Well, I believe the true secret for mastering any art or technique also lies in taking a genuine interest in all its details. I truly t...
This workshop shows you how to make the Bubble Ring, a seamless felted minimalist ring. Don't be fooled by its simple structure. There are a couple of tricks to get it right.
This video gives you all the details about the workshop. You can also visit my shop Going The Dodo Way for more information....
Last time we looked at how to make a felt cord with a wool top. Today’s video shows you how different it is to felt it with a wool batt.
I find the first option easier but have a look and decide for yourself.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this video:
- How to correctly cut a wool batt
- How to get r ...
Here´s the second video of the series about basic shapes in wet felting.
I’m starting with how to felt a cord with wool tops. This is what you can learn:
- How to correctly cut a wool top
- How to know the final thickness of the cord after shrinkage
- How to felt the cord without getting cracks on i ...
Have you mastered the basic wet felting shapes?
When people approach me about learning to wet felt, they often tell me they’d like to make scarves and clothes, so they’re particularly interested in nuno felting.
But to get to nuno felting and other more demanding techniques, you have to be confide...
Wet felting tips! This is the reason I created this blog :)
I started experimenting with wet felting in 2001. Since then, I’ve learnt a lot, developed my own felting style and started selling my work at designer shops, online and at crafts markets. And I’ve taught wet felting for over a decade.
I’...