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Post by Frances on Apr 22, 2015 23:15:08 GMT
Was not sure where to post this - I saw these mentioned on Facebook by a felter today - she had not used them yet. I ordered a bag of them - how could I go wrong for $5.88 - I have no idea how to use them in felting but figure someone here will let me know. Shipping takes several weeks - will post a photo when I receive them. 90 Pcs Lots Natural Silkworm Cocoon Facial Face Cleanser Women Beauty Tool by foreveryang Price: $5.88 & FREE SHIPPING www.amazon.com/Natural-Silkworm-Cocoon-Facial-Cleanser/dp/B00JX885DE/ref=cm_cr_pr_pl_footer_top?ie=UTF8
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Apr 23, 2015 0:45:23 GMT
When I was in Japan last autumn, one of the hotels had the cocoon facial cleanser along with q-tips and hair bands as amenities in the bathroom! It’s best used as an exfoliator (one use).
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Post by halay on Apr 23, 2015 4:47:48 GMT
Perhaps you can dye them and use them for making a necklace. They look lovely.
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Post by koffipot on Apr 23, 2015 6:48:06 GMT
As Nada says, dye them and make a necklace.
Use them as embellishment - perhaps needle felt them in place.
Place a marble inside, bubble felt then cut open to reveal the cocoon, perhaps in a contrasting colour.
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Post by halay on Apr 23, 2015 7:29:44 GMT
Judith, combination of marble and cocoon is a splendid idea!
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Post by elizabeth on Apr 23, 2015 12:46:46 GMT
I used them as a kind of resist, under some silk to give texture. I've seen necklaces made of them. they'd look really interesting in a necklace like Aphee has on her avatar
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Apr 23, 2015 13:44:46 GMT
You may use the cocoons as Elizabeth suggests, but they are fragile and do “crush” easily when used as a resist in surface designs.
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Post by Pandagirl on Apr 23, 2015 15:57:54 GMT
I've used them as exfoliators, a gift from Japan. I've also dyed them and used some in last years "Pollack" challenge for texture. I look forward to seeing how you use them Frances.
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Post by Shepherdess on Apr 23, 2015 16:01:21 GMT
They would make some great texture when combined with some of your flower displays Frances
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Post by koffipot on Apr 23, 2015 17:27:13 GMT
I'd say they wouldn't be any use on their own as a resist. However they'd give great texture.
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Post by aphee on Apr 23, 2015 17:36:41 GMT
I used them as a kind of resist, under some silk to give texture. I've seen necklaces made of them. they'd look really interesting in a necklace like Aphee has on her avatar Indeed they are used quite often in spinning (by making a hole with a needle at one end and them guiding some fibers through it) and in mixed media. I saw one day a tutorial : wet them (which make them more flexible), take a thin layer inside the cocoon, cut petals in the lenght so that it makes a flat flower I think this flower could be felted this flower
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Post by Frances on Apr 24, 2015 1:45:25 GMT
Thanks for all the great ideas - I look forward to playing around with them.
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Post by zed on Apr 24, 2015 9:42:15 GMT
It's interesting how much prices differ depending on what something is being sold for, isn't it? You'd probably not get 5 for that price as a fibre supply on etsy.
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Post by Frances on Apr 24, 2015 13:01:06 GMT
Zed I thought the same thing - best not to say they can be used in fiber art or the price will skyrocket.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2015 14:26:43 GMT
Hello Frances, I decided to give them a try too. I think they would be fun to experiment with.. Now that I am the experimenting mode... Smile.
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