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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 30, 2014 14:25:10 GMT
Ann, that's an amazing list of Facebook felter links! I may have to break my rule about not being on Facebook just to experience the various options!
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 30, 2014 14:50:34 GMT
That's a lot of good information and wonderful felt. But you could spend your day keeping up! It's good you can steer people here.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 30, 2014 14:56:06 GMT
I'm meeting with one of my sisters today to learn about some photo options on the MacBook Air. She is the Facebook Queen of our family, so I might pick up some tips along the way. She is also more technologically skilled than I am!
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 30, 2014 15:02:55 GMT
I picked up PS Elements yesterday only because I got it half off. I haven't installed it yet, but I'm hoping it's as easy to use as people say. I can't upgrade my photoshop anymore. They have elements for Mac as well, but I believe.it's strictly photo editing.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 30, 2014 15:08:15 GMT
PE was recommended to me…where did you buy it on sale? If it's strictly photo editing for MAC that's not so helpful then. After seeing Ruth's use of filters with her mixed media work, for sure I'd like to be able to do that!
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 30, 2014 15:10:50 GMT
I got it at office max. It was on sale then I had a 20% coupon. I'll try to install it today and let you know about the filters.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 31, 2014 0:20:21 GMT
Cool, can't wait to hear about it!
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 31, 2014 0:40:03 GMT
Cathy, I installed it today. It's a scaled back a bit but has filters, layers and tools. It seems fairly easy to use. You may want to go online and watch the preview. It also has quick,guided and expert levels.
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Post by zed on Mar 31, 2014 7:20:29 GMT
You should be able to get Photoshop for Mac, I had it about 23 years ago on a Mac and it had much the same filters then.
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Post by Shepherdess on Mar 31, 2014 12:41:18 GMT
luveswool most of the site are just people posting pictures. not a lot of discussion going on.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 31, 2014 13:10:06 GMT
I just have privacy issues with the social media sites. Any information you post is seen by an unlimited number of people, and that creeps me out!
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Post by Shepherdess on Mar 31, 2014 13:57:04 GMT
Lovswool you can restrict who can see your posts to just people who are your friends and you choose who your friends are. You can let some posts be seen and some not. It's up to you.
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Post by lyn on Mar 31, 2014 17:33:50 GMT
Brings back memories of my felted vessel class, where really the results were not as sturdy as we thought they would be. We were advised to use the glue mix to dip the vessels in after drying, but I don't think the results were great. The class itself was terrific. We were using Icelandic wool, so perhaps that is not coarse enough or we did not felt/full hard enough. At some point, I will try again at home. I thought this might be a good place to mention something about merino wool vessels (small/medium size ornamental ones). It's sometimes said that vessels made from merino wool collapse easily, but I've not had that problem. It's all to do with the fulling. I always full my vessels completely - I know when they're 'cooked' because they feel different - almost 'hollow' and the shape is firm to the touch as if it's been carved from polystyrene.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 31, 2014 18:01:46 GMT
Lyn, Can you tell me more about your fulling process for felted vessels made with merino? I would not have thought merino would be a good choice for vessels because of its softness and collapsibility. as you mentioned above. When we made the vessels we were using Icelandic wool, but if I get your meaning, you are saying it doesn't matter which kind of wool you use as long as you completely full the vessel?
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Post by lyn on Mar 31, 2014 18:42:06 GMT
Lyn, Can you tell me more about your fulling process for felted vessels made with merino? I would not have thought merino would be a good choice for vessels because of its softness and collapsibility. as you mentioned above. When we made the vessels we were using Icelandic wool, but if I get your meaning, you are saying it doesn't matter which kind of wool you use as long as you completely full the vessel? Correct. Take a look at this vessel that was inspired by a ceramic oil burner felt ornamental oil burnerAlthough it was made over a year ago, it still stands as firm as the day it was finished. Once I've made the shape I want, I put on a pair of latex gloves (to protect the felt) and get them lathered up with soap suds. Then I just keep handling the piece i.e. rubbing with my hands or bashing it all over with the bowl of a metal spoon (supporting the vessel from the inside where it's being rubbed or bashed). I keep doing this until I feel the felt become 'solid'. Does that make sense?
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