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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 16, 2014 21:50:50 GMT
I started out this weekend wanting to do more nuno-felting, but then I got sidetracked into dyeing some white wool with food colors, and after that I changed my mind and began to create what I hoped would be a long, skinny cobweb scarf. It wasn't planned out very well, I think, because I began adding bit and pieces of fluff after the initial layers of merino and mohair were laid out. With me, the experimentation is the fun part, but those wispy pieces of black and tan that I added are sort of hanging loose in an unattractive manner. Thinking of snipping them off OR needle-felting the bits onto the scarf…what do you all think?  IMG_5318 by catwycliff, on Flickr By the way, those beige ears you see in upper left corner belong to my cat, Travis, who was trying out my treadmill (which doubles as a wool holder). |
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 16, 2014 21:52:31 GMT
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Post by MTRuth on Mar 16, 2014 23:52:04 GMT
Experimenting is the fun part, isn't it? You can always snip off or needle them in, either would work. How long is the scarf? Did it shrink much?
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 17, 2014 0:03:55 GMT
Actually, the scarf did not shrink much. It measures 70 inches long and 6 inches wide, so I did get skinny and I did get long; but otherwise, I was just okay with the results. I understand from a recent post (yours, I think, Ruth) that more fulling may be in order.
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 17, 2014 0:22:34 GMT
The scarf looks nice. Did you use any silk roving? It looks like there are some shiny spots.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 17, 2014 1:05:27 GMT
Yes, you are right, Marilyn. Amongst my fiber collection were these beautiful multi-colored, merino and tussah silk rovings, only one ounce of the blue/green/white (which I placed in the center of the scarf.) Then I added to each end pale green merino roving, with added embellishments of black and tan mohair and alpaca. I wish I could remember where I purchased that beautiful combination fibers roving.
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 17, 2014 1:09:03 GMT
I love using silk roving as an embellishment. I haven't used alpaca yet, but I have a bunch if it. It really feels soft though.
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Post by MTRuth on Mar 17, 2014 1:14:52 GMT
It does actually look like it might need more fulling especially if you didn't have any shrinkage.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 17, 2014 2:02:06 GMT
I think I probably do, but I am hesitant because the scarf is light and fragile. What would be the preferred method of fulling after re-wetting? I have a washboard but think that would be too harsh.
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 17, 2014 2:27:41 GMT
Rub it on bubble wrap. That's about the least rough surface I can think of. Unless you just wet it hot/cold rinse and throw it in the sink a few times then soak in a vinegar rinse for 15 minutes , rinse again then let it dry.
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Post by MTRuth on Mar 17, 2014 3:02:33 GMT
You can just roll it on itself over bubble wrap or over shelf liner. Keep unrolling it and rolling it up again. And yes, shocking with hot/cold will help.
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Post by zed on Mar 17, 2014 10:18:57 GMT
I like the colours you used  I've had some green and blue with silk blends and they always look gorgeous |
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 17, 2014 14:10:53 GMT
Thanks, Zed!
Ruth and Marilyn--I did the hot/cold water throwing in the sink method but did not do the rolling in the bubble wrap (hate rolling!) But I'll try that later today.
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