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Post by MTRuth on Jan 9, 2017 2:03:36 GMT
Very nice Judith, it does look like licorice.
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 9, 2017 2:47:53 GMT
The yarn is cool. It should look great woven up
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Post by halay on Jan 9, 2017 4:00:53 GMT
Gorgeous yarn, Judith.
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Post by carole aka craftywoman on Jan 9, 2017 11:05:12 GMT
Judith, it's just beautiful
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Post by tracey on Jan 9, 2017 11:39:18 GMT
Lovely yarn Judith, looking forward to seeing the end product.
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Post by tracey on Jan 9, 2017 11:59:38 GMT
I am continuing with my bag today and have a question regarding my crater 'sides'. As they consist of only two layers of felt they feel a little flimsy and will squash down with use. I was wondering whether to stiffen them (they are only a few millimeters deep) I read the post regarding cornstarch stiffener and know Nada mentioned acrylic medium, which I have heard of before. Would dilute PVA glue work?, I have some Mod Podge which when undiluted stiffens fabric, and if so what ratio to water please, 50/50 ? It is a small scale need, perhaps two tablespoonsfull only. Also do you think it sensible to re-wet that area and stiffen as the last thing to do once the bag is complete with lining/handle etc, to cut down on handling, or now whilst it is still being felted? Thanks.
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Post by jwugg on Jan 9, 2017 15:28:52 GMT
Sorry it's not fibre related, but the landscape looked like this today: c3.staticflickr.com/1/260/31368571914_9dd02bff3f_k.jpgSo I had to go for a walk instead of cracking on with more felt! It's rare - the last time we had any snow this low was 12 years ago, but more like 50 years before then, apparently!
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Post by tracey on Jan 9, 2017 15:50:30 GMT
Gorgeous Jill. I don't mind snow, it's not being able to stand up right on ice that worries me.
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Post by lyn on Jan 9, 2017 16:12:25 GMT
Lovely yarn Judith ... but for some reason I fancy a Bertie Bassett!
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 9, 2017 16:12:41 GMT
Tracy I think you will find that the PVA or modpodge will be effected by moisture, either high humidity , rain or a spill, it will get tacky and white again. It will dry again but I don't think it's a good idea. You need something that will penetrate the felt but once dry will stay hard and not take up moisture. Paverpol will work. I assume the acrylic medium suggested does as well. I haven't seen it.
Jwugg if you never get snow that must be a real treat. We have a lot more than that here and more on the way. It won't go till march.
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Post by lyn on Jan 9, 2017 16:13:04 GMT
Ahhh, but you still have the sunshine Jill!
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Post by lyn on Jan 9, 2017 16:23:05 GMT
I am continuing with my bag today and have a question regarding my crater 'sides'. As they consist of only two layers of felt they feel a little flimsy and will squash down with use. I was wondering whether to stiffen them (they are only a few millimeters deep) I read the post regarding cornstarch stiffener and know Nada mentioned acrylic medium, which I have heard of before. Would dilute PVA glue work?, I have some Mod Podge which when undiluted stiffens fabric, and if so what ratio to water please, 50/50 ? It is a small scale need, perhaps two tablespoonsfull only. Also do you think it sensible to re-wet that area and stiffen as the last thing to do once the bag is complete with lining/handle etc, to cut down on handling, or now whilst it is still being felted? Thanks. I may be wrong but I would stiffen the felt before lining the bag in case there's a chance you could get stiffener on the lining - difficult to say without seeing the bag. PVA (50/50 with water) should work ok. Perhaps make a small 2 layer piece of felt to experiment upon? I haven't used Mod Podge so can't say.
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Post by tracey on Jan 9, 2017 16:23:37 GMT
Tracy I think you will find that the PVA or modpodge will be effected by moisture, either high humidity , rain or a spill, it will get tacky and white again. It will dry again but I don't think it's a good idea. You need something that will penetrate the felt but once dry will stay hard and not take up moisture. Paverpol will work. I assume the acrylic medium suggested does as well. I haven't seen it. Thanks Ann, yes I didn't think of the after effects of rain etc. I will check out the Paverpol you mentioned and ask Nada which medium she uses. Do you have any thoughts on when to use this type of product, now before drying or at the end when the bag is finished?
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Post by lyn on Jan 9, 2017 16:28:11 GMT
I didn't think about the rain but if I had a lovely felt handbag I wouldn't expose it to the elements!
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Post by tracey on Jan 9, 2017 16:30:41 GMT
I am continuing with my bag today and have a question regarding my crater 'sides'. As they consist of only two layers of felt they feel a little flimsy and will squash down with use. I was wondering whether to stiffen them (they are only a few millimeters deep) I read the post regarding cornstarch stiffener and know Nada mentioned acrylic medium, which I have heard of before. Would dilute PVA glue work?, I have some Mod Podge which when undiluted stiffens fabric, and if so what ratio to water please, 50/50 ? It is a small scale need, perhaps two tablespoonsfull only. Also do you think it sensible to re-wet that area and stiffen as the last thing to do once the bag is complete with lining/handle etc, to cut down on handling, or now whilst it is still being felted? Thanks. I may be wrong but I would stiffen the felt before lining the bag in case there's a chance you could get stiffener on the lining - difficult to say without seeing the bag. PVA (50/50 with water) should work ok. Perhaps make a small 2 layer piece of felt to experiment upon? I haven't used Mod Podge so can't say. Yes I thought I would have to be really careful about any stiffener migrating through to the lining. It's just that with more handling to be done, lining, handles, beads maybe, I thought it may be better to do it last. Hmmm...thanks Lyn.
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