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Post by pamster on Jan 21, 2018 19:46:13 GMT
As a felting newbie I am learning by playing  I recently realised that I am getting little tiny fibre remnants on bits of equipment, even bubble wrap and towels, which then transfer to the next piece. These fibre bits are so small I often don't see them until that tiny bit of red turns up in the middle of the white. Any tips would be much appreciated. Thanks. |
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Post by lyn on Jan 21, 2018 20:10:22 GMT
As soon as I've finished a project I wash/rinse any equipment I've used and put it to dry ready for next time.
The worst thing for trapping fibres is netting - after I've rinsed it out I give it a good shake (outside of course) then hold it up to the light. Any trapped fibres show up easily then so I pull them away.
During felting if I spot rogue fibres attaching to equipment I remove them with tweezers.
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Post by Pandagirl on Jan 21, 2018 21:37:42 GMT
Lyn’s advIce is excellent. I’m always wash my equipment after each use.a tweezers is a must.i only use bubblewrap on both sides now.
always use a catcher in your drain those fibers can collect and back your drains.
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 22, 2018 1:19:38 GMT
I used to wash it well. the netting is terrible at grabbing hold of fibers. I have switched to using plastic there isn't the same problem. I use the thin painters plastic.
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 22, 2018 18:32:45 GMT
I'm just messy, fiber shows up everywhere! |
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Post by pamster on Jan 22, 2018 19:41:35 GMT
As soon as I've finished a project I wash/rinse any equipment I've used and put it to dry ready for next time. The worst thing for trapping fibres is netting - after I've rinsed it out I give it a good shake (outside of course) then hold it up to the light. Any trapped fibres show up easily then so I pull them away. During felting if I spot rogue fibres attaching to equipment I remove them with tweezers. Thanks Lyn, I think I'll get a pair of tweezers. |
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Post by pamster on Jan 22, 2018 19:46:53 GMT
Lyn’s advIce is excellent. I’m always wash my equipment after each use.a tweezers is a must.i only use bubblewrap on both sides now. always use a catcher in your drain those fibers can collect and back your drains. Thanks Marilyn for the tip about the drains. |
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Post by pamster on Jan 22, 2018 19:48:53 GMT
I used to wash it well. the netting is terrible at grabbing hold of fibers. I have switched to using plastic there isn't the same problem. I use the thin painters plastic. Thanks Ann, can I ask why the painters plastic instead of bubble wrap? |
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 23, 2018 0:54:07 GMT
I use it instead of the netting. You can still use bubble wrap if you like, or the plastic reed mats or sushi mat or shelf liner. Try some different things and see how you like them. I didn't like plastic when I first started
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 23, 2018 17:12:11 GMT
I use painter's plastic when I roll something. It keeps everything in place without sticking to the surface. That said, I hardly every roll anything anymore. But I don't make a lot of scarves which I would roll if I made them.
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Post by pamster on Jan 23, 2018 19:17:16 GMT
Thanks Ann and Ruth, I'll keep playing and experimenting |
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Post by zed on Jan 30, 2018 13:45:53 GMT
No, it gets everywhere! I just have separate netting for different colours to make life easier. I don't get fibres trapped/migrating much, but don't want anything ruined if I can't see any. I wash the equipment from a wet felting class though, and that is often full of fibres, I found that gardening velcro on a roll is brilliant for getting the fibres off netting and towels. I then save it for nepps |
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Post by pamster on Feb 1, 2018 20:41:32 GMT
Thanks Zed, I really like the idea of being able to use all those little bits.
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I recently realised that I am getting little tiny fibre remnants on bits of equipment, even bubble wrap and towels, which then transfer to the next piece. These fibre bits are so small I often don't see them until that tiny bit of red turns up in the middle of the white. Any tips would be much appreciated.
