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Fiber paper is a material that you can create with either viscose or silk fiber (viscose paper or silk paper).
You can use it to cut out all sorts of shapes and apply them on wool to make felted pieces with a crisp design, much like what felt makers do with pre-felts.
It looks like actual paper, a...
Color is one of the most important features of my work. In the last couple of months, Iāve been exploring it further in the techniques Iāve been teaching inside of āThe Dodo Hub Membershipā.
Here are a couple of examples of the patterns and colors Iāve been testing, as well as some samples.
Co...
As you probably know, felting has a rich history spanning thousands of years and it can be traced back to Central Asia, where nomadic tribes first discovered the properties of wool and its transformation into felt. Itās been part of civilization, and it had a huge role in various cultures around the...
We know that the amount of shrinkage in wet felting depends on many variables. Among the most important are:
- The wool type: breed, microns, fiber length. Fine wool shrinks more than coarser wool.
- The number of wool layers: if theyāre odd or even, how many you lay. Also, thin layers shrink more t ...
Are you having issues making the edges of your felted projects straight and neat? I know, thatās one of the challenges for us felt makers.
Of course, itās always possible to cut the felt and heal the edges. But it doesnāt look as nice.
Besides, sometimes, the reason why our felt doesnāt have neat ...
As you know, wet felting has a long History. But itās also true that some of the most incredible advancements only happened in the last decades.
After wet felting was rediscovered as a promising material for designers sometime in the 80s, people of all backgrounds have picked it up and reshaped it ...
A good wool layout is essential for many reasons. Itāll give your work stability, and itāll guarantee your felt is even. Itās also the secret to a fine drapable piece with a beautiful finishing.
Hereās a video showing you exactly how to create the perfect layout. If you donāt feel confident with th...
The NEW online course "Felted Flower Jewelry & Hair Accessories" is now open for registration.
The class begins next Saturday and has a duration of 2 weeks. As usual, you have lifetime access to the course, including all updates, with no extra charge.
If it sounds interesting to you, just click th...
After finally relaxing from the experience of confinement and COVID, I returned to work at the beginning of September. My 2 weeks break took me to the Camino de Santiago - the Camino Frances - where I was surrounded by Nature and quiet.
Maybe that's what made me want to start felting flowers again ...
If you're following my Instagram account, you know that I've been sharing photos of my new baby items for some time :)
The idea of creating more felted pieces for kids has been on my mind for long. I just think it's the perfect medium for babies: soft wool and silk, natural non-toxic fibers, enviro...
Just wanted to let you know you can enroll for the Wet Felted Hats Masterclass from May 15th to May 19th.
The course will start May 22nd and will have a duration of 8 weeks.
If you've been wanting to improve your hat felting skills, stay tuned for the details tomorrow :)
Talk soon!
Vanda
As you might know, I created a new course recently: the Wet Felted Hats Masterclass for all of you whoād like to refine your hat making skills.
There was a first edition in February/March, which I launched as a test course. I had built a base structure and invited people to join as Founding Members...
