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Post by josiebrat on Mar 14, 2014 1:04:08 GMT
Thanks Teri- the 2nd option you suggested is something I can try.
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 13, 2014 20:33:50 GMT
Yes i have covered most of my surface with wool so far, but I also like to have a nice effect on the backside. It almost makes the scarves 2 sided when the back is a nice color. The way I'm doing it now, maybe i should try to use more white as my base as this could also help to reduce my cost. I'm sure you don't realize that you gave me an idea based on your first statement. Do you leave a lot of your silk open when you nuno felt? I have not tried using white on the backside yet, but i think i'll give it a try on my next one to see the effect.
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 13, 2014 20:29:34 GMT
thank you Marilyn…You are right. I'm trying to do better at providing a more balanced mix, and I think my startup is ok…thanks again..The feedback I get from this group is so valuable.
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 13, 2014 20:08:42 GMT
Wow…So many responses, and goodinfo. Down the road I may have to dye my own but right now I don't have the space, nor the time. I'm also a quilter so I have to balance my time between felting and quilting, although felting seems to be more than 50% of my time these days.. It's so interesting, and there is so many new things or techniques to learn…Anyway, I'm going to make a note of all the options you have offered and check them out. Ann- this MX dye seems interesting, so i will try and take a look at this soon. I will definitely check out the crafty bettle website. I also made a contact with a China resource the other day through an ex colleague, but was surprised to find their pricing higher than Dharma. They're only offering 8mm as they told me they discontinued the 5mm previously as it could not pass the flammability test. I believe I have been buying 8mm from Dharma. I have added a few more attachments of my work.
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 13, 2014 19:47:24 GMT
Dear Ruth, Yes I did use pre felts in the green one. I'm starting to do more of this as I like the effect you get when using prefect vs plain fiber. I guess it all depends on what you're looking for. I tend to love bright colors so I do a lot of it, and I was really surprised at the women who love brights. On the other hand, I also use non bright colors which I find more challenging for me. In these cases, I tend not to like what I produce but find others always enjoy it.
In the last few years orange has been a popular color, and to some it's like the new "black". Last year i knitted a orange combo hat, and many of my friends are still asking me to make them a orange version.
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 13, 2014 19:41:29 GMT
Thanks Ruth, Ok this sounds like a plan. I'll use prefect next time, and before i apply i will get my bottom layer to the prefect stage first.
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 13, 2014 12:09:18 GMT
Thanks ladies. Maybe I'm worrying too much about nothing. Not sure why my attachment was a problem to open. Will look into that for next one.
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 12, 2014 23:59:51 GMT
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 12, 2014 23:43:18 GMT
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 12, 2014 23:40:26 GMT
Attached is one of my nuno felted scarves. I really enjoy making these and hope to learn more surface techniques shortly so i can incorporate into my work. Attachments:
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 12, 2014 23:36:06 GMT
I will give it another try later. I did copy the photo URL, and tried to paste but it did not work. Thanks, I will post some of my stuff in a separate message under the appropriate subject.
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 12, 2014 19:55:34 GMT
Hello everyone,
I'm in the Northeast part of the U.S. and make nuno felting scarves. I currently buy the black and white fabrics from Dharma, and have purchased dyed colors in silk from one person, and recently something from a seller on Etsy. I'm looking for more options to buy silk with variegated colors. Can someone offer some suggestions of resources I can check out. Since I'm starting to create more volume price is a concern, but quality is also my top priority. thanks in advance Josie
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Post by josiebrat on Mar 12, 2014 19:48:17 GMT
I read an earlier message about how to affix your banner to my website. I did try and was unsuccessful. Can you tell me what i did wrong. I went down to the grey box on the bottom of this page with your name and copy as a link. I then opened my e blogger site, and tried to attach but all i got was the typed letters on my site not the banner. thanks
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Post by josiebrat on Apr 28, 2013 23:16:29 GMT
Thanks Ruth, I have read through your articles and they were most helpful. Your suggestion of starting with lower base price, then going higher for more features is what I'm leaning toward. Thanks again.
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Post by josiebrat on Apr 28, 2013 15:28:57 GMT
Hello everyone, i've been wet felting for a year now, and i'm currently making these ipad covers, some seamless others with seams. some have inside pockets, an pencil slot. i've gone onto Etsy, but most of the ones i see have a lot less workmanship (not all) than the ones i'm making. i started at $75, then after i made a few felt i was underpricing myself. Is $90-100 too much to ask? i have also looked on-line at retail, but the product being sold is nothing like the handmade felt items. these sell from $65 ,75 and up depending on who the designer is. please take a look and tell me what you think. Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment Deleted
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