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Aug 23, 2016 7:34:32 GMT
Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2016 7:34:32 GMT
Hello ladies
What is the shrinkage factor when using scrim for Nuno felting?
I have read that wool should be laid out very thin - is that correct?
Any other warnings / hints / tips please?
Regards Linn
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Post by MTRuth on Aug 23, 2016 17:05:05 GMT
It really depends on a lot of variables. The only way to know shrinkage for sure is to do a sample. It will depend on the amount of wool used, the type and weight of scrim, the type of wool used, how you are felting it... the list could go on for a while.
I usually use very thin layers of wool with any nuno felting but you can use more. Work slowly, start with cool water, rub from the fabric side to bring the wool through.
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Aug 23, 2016 17:42:36 GMT
Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2016 17:42:36 GMT
Thanks Ruth.
Regards Linn
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Post by jwugg on Aug 24, 2016 21:34:40 GMT
I'm never quite sure where scrim stops & cheesecloth starts! But if it's very thin, soft scrim then I think it does tend to shrink a lot, usually a fine layer of fibre will give more shrinkage, of course Ruth is right that you'd need to make samples to measure.
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Aug 24, 2016 23:27:55 GMT
Post by Shepherdess on Aug 24, 2016 23:27:55 GMT
I've used scrim with heavier amounts of wool when I made bracelets.
The orange a pink one with all the buttons is scrim. I scrunched it all up on top of the wool and then felted it in . So it scrunched up more as I felted.
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Aug 25, 2016 3:13:15 GMT
Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2016 3:13:15 GMT
Beautiful samples Ann!
Jill - I have read that the 50 count scrim is the best to use for Nuno felting so will be trying that.
Regards Linn
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Aug 25, 2016 8:10:55 GMT
Post by koffipot on Aug 25, 2016 8:10:55 GMT
Linn - I've used scrim successfully for thick and thin layouts. As already said; sample for each project to calculate shrinkage. Jill - In my understanding; cotton scrim is a UK term for what our US pals call cheesecloth. Cheesecloth here in UK is a term often given to a heavier weave often used for summer shirts etc. There's also linen scrim, which is open, coarse and sturdy, not a good choice for nuno, but makes great cleaning cloths!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2016 8:18:57 GMT
Thanks Judith.
I just made some local calls to very large fabric stores in my city (Pretoria, South Africa) and first of all, nobody has heard of the word "scrim" and when I explained it is is similar to cheesecloth, they confirmed that they do stock but that couldn't give me the weave count!
Of course I am NOT going to waste my time, energy or money buying something that is not going to work. Soooo ... I will have to be patient and import from the USA and then play with dyeing myself.
Tick tock, tick tock .... :-)
Regards Linn
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Aug 25, 2016 10:04:29 GMT
Post by lyn on Aug 25, 2016 10:04:29 GMT
Hello Linn I hope the photo below gives you an idea of the open weave scrim I use - in its natural state it's not white but rather cream in colour. The weave in the photo is even, but as soon as it's subjected to the dyeing process it goes a bit twisty. By buying just a few basic dyes then mixing your own colours, you can achieve the colours you want. feltingandfiberstudio.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/6bwvidykcgfweahcfums.jpgIf you're unsure of how to dye scrim, there is a free tutorial on our blog: how to dye scrim(If you click on the image you will be able to see it much larger.)
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Aug 25, 2016 10:12:47 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2016 10:12:47 GMT
Thanks Lyn. Pics came out great and large and I am able to see the weave clearly (lovely colours!) Thank you also for the link - have read it before :-)
Regards Linn
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Aug 25, 2016 14:20:17 GMT
Post by koffipot on Aug 25, 2016 14:20:17 GMT
Linn - Just for reference; the thread count on my unbleached cotton scrim, on the roll is - only about 35 threads per inch.
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Aug 25, 2016 14:50:17 GMT
Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2016 14:50:17 GMT
Thanks Judith, appreciate the info.
Regards Linn
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Aug 25, 2016 16:36:07 GMT
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Post by MTRuth on Aug 25, 2016 16:36:07 GMT
Most "cheesecloth" will work. You can count the threads yourself by just putting it up to a ruler.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2016 18:03:09 GMT
Thanks Ruth.
Off topic ... Kalispell is where the breeder of some of my Ragdoll studs and queens lives(d). I imported two boys and three girls from her in 1999 and 2000. One of the boys (Buffie) will be 18 years in November and two of the girls (Bibi and Star) turned 17 years old this year).
Regards Linn
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Aug 25, 2016 18:57:42 GMT
Post by MTRuth on Aug 25, 2016 18:57:42 GMT
So not to be silly, but I don't know what a Ragdoll stud or queen is.
But it is a small world, isn't it?
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