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Post by Frances on Mar 30, 2014 5:01:18 GMT
I am laying out a scarf (or that's what I hope it will be). I am using Opulent Fibers Merino/Tussah Top (meadow green) and Opulents Fibers Silk Hankies (Sun yellow). I may be improperly using the Hankies as I am pulling them apart to use as an outline around an opening (see photo). The issue I have is that I end up with strings - which remind me of the strings one gets when using a glue gun - and the "strings" seen to catch on my rings or clothing and the pieces move out of place. I am placing a book on top of the design as I complete a section to keep from having to redo it. Is this normal or am I using the hankie incorrectly? Attachment DeletedAlso you will note that I am laying the wool over a template which I plan to use once the piece is wet to shape the squares and rectangles. The colors really look garish in the photo but they are softer in person. The template was drawn on graph paper and then covered with plastic sheet protectors which were tapped together. Will let you know how it works out. It is about 60 inches long by 8 inches wide. A narrow scarf used as an accesory not for warmth.
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Post by carole aka craftywoman on Mar 30, 2014 6:44:29 GMT
those colours just shout Spring to me, they are good together, I've never ventured into nuno in any serious way, but I keen to see how you get on, you may get me inspired to have a go :-)
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Post by halay on Mar 30, 2014 8:09:26 GMT
Hankies are tricky to handle. I use thin latex gloves when I want to separate them from the pile. With one hand I hold them down and carefully peel of the top. This way shouldn't be difficult to keep them in square shape or form some other shape. Good luck with your project and looking forward to seeing the end result.
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Post by Shepherdess on Mar 30, 2014 13:28:33 GMT
First there is no wrong way to use hankies. They are the devil to handle and keep in place when dry. Try giving them a spray with a spray bottle to get them under control. The spray bottle makes them stick without having to get everything really wet. You can wet everything down as you go as well if you like. you can get your wool wet before adding the hankies and they will stick to the wool as you put them down. I would take your rings off. The individual fibers are so fine they catch on every thing. They stick to all the imperfections in my hands. As for the strings I usually just cut them.
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Post by Frances on Mar 30, 2014 14:40:04 GMT
Hankies are tricky to handle. I use thin latex gloves when I want to separate them from the pile. With one hand I hold them down and carefully peel of the top. This way shouldn't be difficult to keep them in square shape or form some other shape. Good luck with your project and looking forward to seeing the end result. Thank you - I thought of gloves but just did not get up to get them - I will put a box on my workspace today.
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Post by Frances on Mar 30, 2014 14:50:26 GMT
First there is no wrong way to use hankies. They are the devil to handle and keep in place when dry. Try giving them a spray with a spray bottle to get them under control. The spray bottle makes them stick without having to get everything really wet. You can wet everything down as you go as well if you like. you can get your wool wet before adding the hankies and they will stick to the wool as you put them down. I would take your rings off. The individual fibers are so fine they catch on every thing. They stick to all the imperfections in my hands. As for the strings I usually just cut them. Thank you - I am still learning - I keep a spray bottle on my work space and will definately start using it. I keep reading that it is ok to start and stop with wetting but have been hesitant to try it. It may be necessary with this project. I got about half of it laid out last evening and hopefully will get the remainder laid out this evening. I am anxious to start felting since I have not tried "cut outs or openings" before.
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 30, 2014 14:59:39 GMT
Good luck Frances. The colors are lovely and bright and the design is interesting. You definitely have put a lot of thought into how to accomplish your squares. I look forward to seeing it finished.
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Post by zed on Mar 30, 2014 15:09:46 GMT
Yeah, that's perfectly normal, Frances, silk hankies will stick to everything, you don't realise how many tiny little rough patches their are on skin until you touch them!
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 30, 2014 15:16:50 GMT
Have never used silk hankies but they sound as frustrating as handling rabbit fur! Frances, what kind of silk are using for nuno-felting this project? Will your squares remain empty except for silk scarf underneath? BTW, love Opulent Fibers for their mixed merino and tussah silk. I recently used some of their 19 micron merino for making a scarf, and WOW--softest merino I have ever used.
To all fans of Opulent Fibers, their free shipping sale ends tomorrow! Have to get my order ready!
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Post by Teri Berry on Mar 30, 2014 19:05:58 GMT
I'm afraid silk hankies are the devil's work, I've lost count of the number of times I thought I was detached from the hanky all neatly laid out on my wool only to walk away and have the hanky and a load of wool follow me That said, they do yield some beautiful shimmery results and when stretched out into a string you can draw or write with them.
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 30, 2014 19:22:51 GMT
They are also great for making dimensional flowers. I like your description Teri, that's perfect. Using them when drafted out you can also create all kinds of patterns and get that wonderful shine they provide. But you have to load up on lotion first!
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Post by Shepherdess on Mar 30, 2014 20:49:08 GMT
Its supposed to be good to wash your hands with something with pumas or apricot shells or similar to get rid of all the little snags on your hands. There is a special spinners soap you can get but it's just pumas in a thick cream soap.
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Post by Frances on Mar 31, 2014 0:16:56 GMT
Its supposed to be good to wash your hands with something with pumas or apricot shells or similar to get rid of all the little snags on your hands. There is a special spinners soap you can get but it's just pumas in a thick cream soap. I have Gardener's soap and that should be perfect - thanks for the suggestion.
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Post by Frances on Mar 31, 2014 0:19:32 GMT
Have never used silk hankies but they sound as frustrating as handling rabbit fur! Frances, what kind of silk are using for nuno-felting this project? Will your squares remain empty except for silk scarf underneath? BTW, love Opulent Fibers for their mixed merino and tussah silk. I recently used some of their 19 micron merino for making a scarf, and WOW--softest merino I have ever used. To all fans of Opulent Fibers, their free shipping sale ends tomorrow! Have to get my order ready! The package is just labeled "Silk Hankies" so I do not know. I am posting pictures of the completed scarf in a bit.
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Post by Frances on Mar 31, 2014 0:21:36 GMT
I'm afraid silk hankies are the devil's work, I've lost count of the number of times I thought I was detached from the hanky all neatly laid out on my wool only to walk away and have the hanky and a load of wool follow me That said, they do yield some beautiful shimmery results and when stretched out into a string you can draw or write with them. I took the advice to dampen the wool and then lay the silk down and that helped alot. Will be posting pictures in a bit.
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