Success! Vessels

[Frances]

After my first attempt (See "OOPS A scarf" in this forum) to make a vessel I have been successful. I used a flat resist this time. 
I used this resist for two vessels - the resist is 10" tall and 5 1/2 inches at its widest point. 


You will note that the two do not look like the same pattern was used but it was. The 1st one I did (with the twig) is not as well defined because I did not keep it wrapped around the resist as well and/or maybe I worked the wool differently. Also I cut a little more off thhttps://feltingandfiberstudio.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/wbojcb4pkrdzg_cyzq0f.jpge top when I opened it. Obiously with practice I improve as the second one is better.

This one finished is about 5 1/2 inches tall.

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This one is about 6 1/2 inches tall - The lighter yellow is tussah silk and I love the sheen it gives. A small cylindrical vase fits in it and I can't wait to pick a few black eyed susans to go in it.

  
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How stiff or hard should they be - they will stand on their own but can be crushed.

Also I have not mastered the the sides as the edges where the roving was wrapped around the resist are thicker and it looks like a seam. Will have to work on that.

 

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[Frances]

This is a photo of the two of them together 






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[MTRuth]

Frances - I am so glad you were more successful this time. They look great.

In regards to the "seams" from along the resist edge, did you cover one side, wet down, flip over and fold in the edges? Then cover that side, wet down, flip over and fold in edges? You need to pull the edges in tight as you go. Also, you should be able to feel the resist when you're completely covered with wool and rub the edges carefully pushing toward the center of the resist. You shouldn't rub or roll so that the edge is felting to itself. That's what forms the seam. I usually try to shift the felt around a bit as it starts to hold together so that the resist is not in the same place all the time. Not sure if that makes sense or not. When you take the resist out you can pull and stretch the "seamed" area to loosen it up. I also put my hand inside and rub along the length of that area to get rid of any lumpiness. In regards to how hard the felt should be, most beginner felt makers have a tendency not to full enough. But if they are standing up on their own, your headed in the right direction.

[zed]

They both look good, Frances
I like the silk on the second one.
I'm useless with flat resists for 3d vessels

[Shepherdess]

Great job! they are great. It just has to be hard enough to do the job. I like mine really hard. Others like them soft. To help with the seam when you take the resist out you can pull on either side of the seam wiggling a little to pull it out flat. the outside has farther to travel around the resist then the inside. So you get a bump along the fold like when you open a book.  The inside sheet is smaller than the outside sheet.

[Frances]

Thanks for the seam suggestions - the second one was better than the first one. I will post the 3rd one I did today - tried to yesterday but I got an error message.

[koffipot]

Two very nice vessels Frances. Lyn has a good tutorial on making 3d vessels on a flat resist. Here's the link. rosiepink.typepad.co.uk/rosiepink/tutorial-how-to-make-a-wet-felted-pod.html

As for how hard a vessel should be felted, it's personal choice, I like mine to be very firm. Kepp up the good work.

[luvswool and dyestuff]

Great job! I do know how tricky those seams can be on vessels. Keep working at it--you will only get better and better!

[Pandagirl]

They look great Frances. I love the silk sheen as well. I always seem to add it to whatever I'm doing.