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Post by josiebrat on Feb 15, 2016 16:17:07 GMT
For some reason I remember writing a reply previously, but guess I lost it. anyway, I'm back on track. I loved the 2nd video more and also wondered why the flowers were so dull until I saw the finished project. I guess she wanted to coordinate the flower. Thanks for sharing this Halay. I do not know what type of wool was being used.
Marian, happy to hear I have inspired you to work with the resist. Let me know how it works out. I am going to try making more this week as the students in my class all want to make them now. I may have to stick with no resist for some of the students. Stay tuned for more fun.
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 2, 2016 17:25:10 GMT
I created another flower using one of the videos previously shared and worked with 2 students in class to create their 1st flower. Planning to do more in my Spring 2016 classes. Not the best pictures, but I think you can see them ok.
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Post by lyn on Mar 2, 2016 21:48:12 GMT
Very pretty flowers! I like the key ring too.
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Post by MTRuth on Mar 3, 2016 0:50:26 GMT
Great flowers!
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 3, 2016 0:58:40 GMT
Nice flowers!
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 3, 2016 1:53:51 GMT
Thanks everyone. I do love making the flowers. Where do you buy the little brooch piece if you want to make some into pins?
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Post by lyn on Mar 3, 2016 10:18:06 GMT
I bought mine from a local haberdashery shop, but if you don't have a local haberdashers then I have seen them on etsy - here's an example: etsy brooch/pin backsand I've seen them on eBay.
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Post by zed on Mar 3, 2016 12:37:18 GMT
Make sure they have the holes in the back like the ones Lyn linked to. You can get plain ones for fimo, but they slide about.
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 3, 2016 14:17:57 GMT
Thanks Lyn and Zed - I will check Etsy and see if I can find something more local as I'd like to get them soon.
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Post by MTRuth on Mar 3, 2016 14:31:26 GMT
They have them at stores like Michaels or JoAnns.
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Post by Frances on Mar 3, 2016 15:46:58 GMT
very pretty flowers a technique I need to work on - also can can find the pins in the craft jewelry making sections of Wal-mart
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 4, 2016 11:27:46 GMT
Thanks France's and Ruth. I will find the brooch piece as I go to Joann/michael's a lot. Jo
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Post by crealou on Mar 4, 2016 20:47:39 GMT
Nicely done. Fun to do too!
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Post by josiebrat on May 1, 2016 16:19:16 GMT
Hello everyone. Wanted to share another flower I made for my sister-in-law's birthday. I made a poppy using one layer only, then added a separate stem. I added an 18gg wire inside the stem so it can stand easily in a case. I affixed the stem to the flower before finishing so it's permanently attached. I think it might be an easier way to do this as it takes a little more work, but I enjoyed making. Part of the stem is visible through the top of flower where I felted the yellow. In finishing, I embroidered using a French knot on the yellow. My sister in law loved it.
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Post by josiebrat on May 1, 2016 16:20:55 GMT
Per my earlier message attached is my new felted poppy. Thanks Josie
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