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Post by Teri Berry on Jan 10, 2016 10:04:26 GMT
I confess I think it was me who started the turd descriptor but my other half is taking great pleasure in perpetuating it, I much prefer your chocolate donut version though.
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Post by Frances on Jan 11, 2016 1:44:05 GMT
Yes - I made my White Rose bud (go to page 1 in this thread) using a book resist. I am going to make another one and do photos so I can explain it better.
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Post by carole aka craftywoman on Jan 11, 2016 15:27:31 GMT
I am keen to see the book resists Teri, sound intriguing - love the white rose Frances - I will wait patiently for instructions
That puppet is superb Jane, I can see it's character leaping off the page.
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Post by jwugg on Jan 11, 2016 16:55:05 GMT
& the 'octopod' is also a book resist - my first try - with 4 layers of resist, all the same, sewn together through the middle, so you do turn the 'pages' to apply felt on each part. Will photograph him tomorrow, he's finally dry.
Teri, it's not a poo (but it doesn't look like a hat, either!)
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Post by koffipot on Jan 11, 2016 17:58:07 GMT
Yes - I made my White Rose bud (go to page 1 in this thread) using a book resist. I am going to make another one and do photos so I can explain it better. Yes Frances, from your description I thought it sounded like the book resist Teri mentioned.
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Post by jwugg on Jan 13, 2016 10:32:23 GMT
My octopod is dry & he had a trip to the beach this morning. Thanks for the challenge, it was a great felting start to my year to try a multiple layer resist. It's inspired me to make a series of 'greek sea creature' sculptures/pods.
www.flickr.com/photos/62077747@N05/
Oh, the link goes to my flickr photostream, sorry, but you'll soon see the 2 pics!
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Post by lyn on Jan 13, 2016 12:25:43 GMT
The octopod is superb! What a great idea and so well made.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 13, 2016 13:41:20 GMT
Kudos to you, Jill! That’s a terrific accomplishment, and I love the setting as well.
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Post by halay on Jan 13, 2016 16:09:50 GMT
Congratulations Jill on the octopus - and you also found a perfect setting for the photo.
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Post by Pandagirl on Jan 13, 2016 17:04:12 GMT
Excellent Octopod Jill! Love the setting, perfect!
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 13, 2016 17:55:54 GMT
I love it! How big is it? Or did you tell us that before? I can't wait to see the rest of your sea creatures.
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Post by Teri Berry on Jan 13, 2016 18:51:04 GMT
Your octopod is fab Jill, and what a great idea to make a series of Greek sea creatures, I sense a new exhibition in the making! Really looking forward to seeing the fruits of your imagination....
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Post by jwugg on Jan 13, 2016 18:59:39 GMT
Thank you ladies. Ruth, he's about 50cm/ 20" diameter - maybe 60cm with his tentacles out straight!
The thing I learnt for next time with the book resist was that it's quite tricky to ensure the layers are all joined top & bottom, without it getting too thick & lumpy.
Next creature to try is an urchin - but the easy sort; the dried green round shell-like urchin (am thinking a type of cracked-mud technique might work for the spots), not the type with 200 spikes I don't have the patience for that!
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Post by elizabeth on Jan 13, 2016 19:11:04 GMT
He's wonderful, Jill! I am so very impressed!
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Post by Frances on Jan 13, 2016 21:37:02 GMT
So impressed - your octo is wonderful - makes my little rose petal pod look a little pathetic.
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