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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2015 18:26:45 GMT
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Post by zara on Apr 1, 2015 18:51:47 GMT
Well I think it is beautiful! As the fibrers become even more blended when felted, I guess it could be better to just run it through once if you want the different shades to show. I like the white highlights in all that blue.
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Post by MTRuth on Apr 1, 2015 19:07:29 GMT
It looks great! I think the white addition is great as it contrasts with the darker blue. Just keep playing - you will find what you like best with batts, whether more mixed or not. Just depends on what your plans are for the batt.
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Post by Frances on Apr 1, 2015 19:34:56 GMT
Very nice!
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Post by zed on Apr 1, 2015 20:02:20 GMT
It looks really nice, Judy  Next time, if you're not sure, split it in half, and just put one half through again. The good thing is, if you don't like it, you can just blend it with something else! |
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Apr 1, 2015 20:13:06 GMT
Great accomplishment, Judy! I like the different shades of blue and the white provides nice contrast. You could try a bit of black next time if you are feeling brave.
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Post by Pandagirl on Apr 1, 2015 22:30:23 GMT
Beautiful batts Judy. To keep a less than blended look I will sometimes put more embellishment thru on the second pass. Twice is usually good to get the fibers entangled enough. You may want to try adding fibers the second pass as embellishments. You may be surprised when you use the final batt in wet felting the colors may come out better than they appear in the batt.
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Post by koffipot on Apr 2, 2015 6:51:27 GMT
I think they are equally lovely, just different. |
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Post by Ali Iceloff on Apr 2, 2015 18:56:17 GMT
That end batt looks just like a Wyoming sky on a windy day when we get wispy clouds. I think they are both great.
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Post by Shepherdess on Apr 2, 2015 19:37:11 GMT
I like both passes through the carder. As Zed and Marilyn say you can all ways put it through again blending in more fibers.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2015 13:04:04 GMT
Hello Everyone,
thanks for all your very nice comments on my first Batt... It was fun to create.. I made several more the same day. When I get all the batts made for my project I will share a photo of them..
Happy Easter Holiday...
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Post by DamselflyStudio on Apr 10, 2015 3:52:07 GMT
Really beautiful. I can see more of the blue coming back to the surface when felted, especially needle felted. A drum carder is working its way up my wish list very quickly!
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Post by Leonor (of Eleanor Shadow) on Apr 29, 2015 18:47:02 GMT
Beautiful batts Judy. To keep a less than blended look I will sometimes put more embellishment thru on the second pass. Twice is usually good to get the fibers entangled enough. You may want to try adding fibers the second pass as embellishments. You may be surprised when you use the final batt in wet felting the colors may come out better than they appear in the batt. Marilyn, if I understand correctly, you're saying to first blend the wool and only add the embellishments after the second carding? I have some locks I'd like to add to a batt (for spinning) and want to make sure they don't lose their lock formation... Your technique might work! |
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Post by Pandagirl on Apr 29, 2015 18:56:40 GMT
Beautiful batts Judy. To keep a less than blended look I will sometimes put more embellishment thru on the second pass. Twice is usually good to get the fibers entangled enough. You may want to try adding fibers the second pass as embellishments. You may be surprised when you use the final batt in wet felting the colors may come out better than they appear in the batt. Marilyn, if I understand correctly, you're saying to first blend the wool and only add the embellishments after the second carding? I have some locks I'd like to add to a batt (for spinning) and want to make sure they don't lose their lock formation... Your technique might work! To get them blended you can do it near the end of the second time thru or you can arrange the locks after the second pass thru but be sure they are entangled somewhat so they don't fall off. :-) Does that make sense? |
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Post by Leonor (of Eleanor Shadow) on Apr 29, 2015 18:59:13 GMT
Makes sense indeed, thanks for that! I suppose it's more important to have the locks more entangled when preparing a batt for felting than spinning... I must experiment |
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