ollisoh
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Hello from Brisbane ! I started learning wet felting and looking for all information . I hope it is
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Post by ollisoh on Dec 1, 2017 21:11:41 GMT
I am looking for people who doing felting in Australia . At the moment I am doing research for supplies and classes in Australia.
I also thinking about my felting career (smile) what to start with . Can anybody help me with that plan ?
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Post by MTRuth on Dec 1, 2017 21:23:54 GMT
Welcome! We do have members from Australia but I don't think any have been really active lately. I know that they have several big felt gatherings though so you should be able to find felt makers in your area. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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ollisoh
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Hello from Brisbane ! I started learning wet felting and looking for all information . I hope it is
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Post by ollisoh on Dec 1, 2017 21:34:34 GMT
Thank you for your response. Could you please give me your opinion which project to start with ?
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Post by lyn on Dec 1, 2017 22:11:43 GMT
Hello there and welcome to the forum. Am I right in assuming that you haven't yet made any felt? If so, then I would recommend starting with making a small flat piece of felt. Here are a couple of links for you to try: Pictorial Guide to Flat Felt by ZedPictorial Guide to Flat Felt by rosiepinkFelting is an exciting journey of experimentation and learning - I hope you share your discoveries with us. |
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ollisoh
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Hello from Brisbane ! I started learning wet felting and looking for all information . I hope it is
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Post by ollisoh on Dec 1, 2017 22:21:11 GMT
Hello there and welcome to the forum. Am I right in assuming that you haven't yet made any felt? If so, then I would recommend starting with making a small flat piece of felt. Here are a couple of links for you to try: Pictorial Guide to Flat Felt by ZedPictorial Guide to Flat Felt by rosiepinkFelting is an exciting journey of experimentation and learning - I hope you share your discoveries with us. Thank you so much , I am absolutely exited to have your videos. Just can you tell if bulky merino wool yarn are suitable for felting ? |
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Post by lyn on Dec 1, 2017 22:40:01 GMT
Merino wool yarn is suitable for felting - providing it hasn't been treated to not shrink. I think the treated wool is called 'Superwash'.
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Post by Pandagirl on Dec 1, 2017 23:24:37 GMT
There is an Australian Felt magazine by arrtwearpublications.com. I subscribe and while many of the features are advanced there are plenty of Australian vendors that advertise. We also have an online beginner wet felting class here. You can join anytime and work at your own pace. feltingandfiberstudio.com/classes/wet-felting-for-beginners-online-course/We look forward to hear and see how you are enjoying your Felting. Have fun! |
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Post by MTRuth on Dec 1, 2017 23:30:05 GMT
I agree with Lyn, start with a piece of flat felt and work from there. I would try and get some wool roving or tops to begin. If you look at Lyn's and Zed's tutorials, that is what they will be using. Don't worry about the colors to start, just try to see how the wool reacts with water, soap and agitation.
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ollisoh
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Hello from Brisbane ! I started learning wet felting and looking for all information . I hope it is
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Post by ollisoh on Dec 1, 2017 23:53:34 GMT
Thank you ladies very much. At the moment we are moving from Brisbane to the East Cost of Australia near Biron Bay,so to start my felting will take some time . Anyway I will show you my first sample around week or so.
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Post by zed on Dec 4, 2017 9:06:16 GMT
I agree about starting with a small flat piece. Fekting is one of those things that you can read loads about, but only really understand after trying your first piece, then it's like taking blinkers off, and all those things you read make sense. Good Luck with it  |
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