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Post by koffipot on Feb 1, 2014 7:47:36 GMT
Ann - you could get the corncob texture by routing around the pin as well as along the length - it wouldn't matter if they went off square. The Swedish ones have wiggly routing in various widths - if that makes sense.
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Post by zed on Feb 1, 2014 12:21:45 GMT
Halay, I use the same technique for everything I felt really, whether it's got fabric on, embellishments or is a cobweb piece. The only difference really is how much it is fulled after felting to get different thicknesses. I've found the opposite to be true for me, rolling makes everything shift. Maybe I'm too clumsy, heavy handed or something? Edges aren't so hard to keep straight when there aren't many embellishments, otherwise they act like another layer and depending how they are laid on top, pull the wool/felt in all directions, so edges always end up wobbly for me then. Marilyn, we had the same idea Felting/Fulling Board by zedster01, on Flickr I use mine for vessels when I want really sturdy felt Luvswool, I use a polyester 'netting', I used to get it on rolls from Ikea, but they stopped doing it, so I bought their curtains 'Teresia' www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90262021/They are even cheaper, masses of fabric for a small amount of money. They are light, but the weave isn't so open that they felt to the wool.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Feb 1, 2014 14:31:44 GMT
Zed, know exactly what you mean…am sure I have some old "sheers" tucked away in my fabric recycling bin. If not, Ikea is just a 30 minute car ride. Thanks!
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Post by Shepherdess on Feb 1, 2014 14:38:06 GMT
Judith the only ones I've seen with the varying width squiggles is the one the Rod in Finland makes. They are really heavy and expensive to ship too. when I was a kid I had a little one for plying with clay. Wish I still had it but the foot massager thing looks like it would be good if I can find one in the second hand store.
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Post by Pandagirl on Feb 1, 2014 15:39:35 GMT
I can't take credit for the idea. I found the instructions online. But it's really easy. Halay, I don't know if you have dollar stores or craft stores your area, but the beads are usually with the flower arrangement supplies.
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Post by Pandagirl on Feb 1, 2014 15:44:52 GMT
I've tried polyester early on. I just found a pair of old sheers at the Goodwill store. Maybe I'll go back to the sheers and try it again. Thanks Zed.
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Post by lyn on Feb 1, 2014 17:47:41 GMT
I scrunch up some bubble wrap (so that the bubbles are showing), grip it tight then wet-soap it over to make a 'tool' similar to the pebble boards but it's very 'gentle' and ideal for the first stage of rubbing through net.
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Post by MTRuth on Feb 1, 2014 18:52:13 GMT
These are all really great tips. Perhaps we should make a list of them and post them on the blog? Is that OK with everyone?
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Post by Pandagirl on Feb 1, 2014 19:35:16 GMT
That's a great idea Ruth. I forgot I've also used rubber stair tread for heavier duty fulling.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Feb 1, 2014 20:51:29 GMT
Fine with me! Has anyone ever used that heavy duty plastic with ridges that's used to cover your carpet when the workmen arrive? BTW, Shepherdess, I used that wooden foot massager today on my wool felt samples and it worked really well! Easy to roll…all four rollers move at once, so you get a lot for your money! (Best $10.00 I ever spent!!)
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Post by koffipot on Feb 1, 2014 21:24:46 GMT
I use a Tupperware star lid for rubbing - brill. - I believe Ann does too!
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Post by lyn on Feb 1, 2014 22:51:29 GMT
Ruth - fine by me!
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Post by Shepherdess on Feb 2, 2014 0:18:04 GMT
Sounds like a plan Ruth. yes I use a starburst Tupperware lid. I wish they still made them.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Feb 2, 2014 0:40:07 GMT
Judith and Ann, I also remember those Tupperware lids…bet there are a few lurking in thrift shops!
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Post by Pandagirl on Feb 2, 2014 1:49:10 GMT
Is it the actual "star" design for the jello mold? If so, I still have one. :-)
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