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Nov 30, 2016 21:09:49 GMT
Post by viltmaaraan on Nov 30, 2016 21:09:49 GMT
I saw some very nice slippers of an arabic lady on fb see link: goo.gl/photos/xgCqT7Aa8EzrGoQP6I was wondering how she made those edges so smooth and sharp ? I won't manage that, are there special equipment for and if where can you buy something like that? Ideas?
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Nov 30, 2016 21:43:17 GMT
Post by elizabeth on Nov 30, 2016 21:43:17 GMT
I'm thinking those are shapes cut from pre-felts, then needle-felted in.
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Nov 30, 2016 21:44:28 GMT
Post by MTRuth on Nov 30, 2016 21:44:28 GMT
Are you talking about the design or the edges of the slipper itself?
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Dec 1, 2016 1:32:41 GMT
Post by Shepherdess on Dec 1, 2016 1:32:41 GMT
If its the design, they look needle felted to me. They are raised above the surface of the slipper.
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Dec 1, 2016 12:34:32 GMT
Post by viltmaaraan on Dec 1, 2016 12:34:32 GMT
I meant what Ruth says. The design is lovely ain't it?
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Dec 1, 2016 16:41:50 GMT
Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Dec 1, 2016 16:41:50 GMT
They do have a "molded" look about them, and I am wondering if they were shaped that way using a shoe last. Very nice design!
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Post by Shepherdess on Dec 1, 2016 18:23:53 GMT
the cut edge is rubbed with something over the edge. I usually cover in a small piece of plastic so when I rub I don't rough up the surface with my fingers. the smooth surface of the wool is the wool they used and possible they have shaved them before adding the picture. I know the C1 cross wool they have at new England Felting supply makes a smooth sturdy felt. everything stays smoother if they are not thrown. Throwing causes a lot of fuzz.
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Dec 1, 2016 18:48:30 GMT
Post by MTRuth on Dec 1, 2016 18:48:30 GMT
I agree with Ann, lots of rubbing with plastic to keep the felt smooth.
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