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Post by lyn on Jul 18, 2018 7:10:09 GMT
If you don't want your felt art displayed on a wall, stand it on a shelf!  It wouldn't have to be like a concertina - it could be moulded into an 'S' shape perhaps. The felt was glued (pva) to thick paper then trimmed. This is an experimental piece and it was decided that the paper wasn't thick enough - either thicker paper or stabiliser next time! It measures 72 x 15 cm (28"x 6").  |
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Post by tracey on Jul 18, 2018 15:36:17 GMT
Good idea Lyn. I like the 'S' shape idea, like a glass wave.
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Post by MTRuth on Jul 18, 2018 17:12:31 GMT
This is a great idea Lyn, as I commented on your blog, I never thought of using paper. I have always used a very thick stabilizer. But I like the paper idea too. You could paint or decorate the paper so that both surfaces were "art".
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Post by lyn on Jul 18, 2018 20:05:43 GMT
This is a great idea Lyn, as I commented on your blog, I never thought of using paper. I have always used a very thick stabilizer. But I like the paper idea too. You could paint or decorate the paper so that both surfaces were "art". Yes, it would be a good idea to decorate the reverse too! |
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Post by Pandagirl on Jul 18, 2018 21:34:49 GMT
Great idea Lyn! Beautiful scenes.
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Post by lindsay on Jul 19, 2018 5:57:26 GMT
Interesting ideas all round. Thanks for sharing. Ruth - can you give me an example of ‘very thick stabiliser’ please. I’ve never done anything like this and am not sure if the stabiliser is the glue or the paper.
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Post by lyn on Jul 19, 2018 6:42:59 GMT
Interesting ideas all round. Thanks for sharing. Ruth - can you give me an example of ‘very thick stabiliser’ please. I’ve never done anything like this and am not sure if the stabiliser is the glue or the paper. Hello Lindsay, the stabiliser is the paper (more usually it's a fabric that comes in many weights and is often used to support embroidery - the stabiliser can either remain in place or be torn away or washed away). There is also a fabric called 'interfacing' which makes fabric firm - it could be used in collars or button bands on shirts and comes in different weights. There is a very stiff interfacing that is used to make curtain pelmets and that would be ideal for free standing art! |
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Post by Shepherdess on Jul 19, 2018 11:26:41 GMT
Great Idea Lyn. not everyone wants to hang art. I have used a very thick stabiliser that was stick on. its was about 1/8th thick. I got it at a quilt store but I don't remember what it was for. You could try some Stitch Witch. I imagine its called something else over there. It is an iron on that lets you stick to pieces of fabric together but have used it to iron felt onto cardboard for a postcard.
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Post by MTRuth on Jul 19, 2018 16:26:12 GMT
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Post by lyn on Jul 19, 2018 18:15:39 GMT
I often misuse the words 'interfacing' and 'stabiliser' - I know I'll be spotted using the wrong word sometimes! |
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Post by MTRuth on Jul 19, 2018 19:06:46 GMT
I often forget what to call them at all  so if I can come up with one word or the other, I'm doing good. |
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Post by tracey on Jul 19, 2018 19:07:43 GMT
......that reminds me, I need to get some iron cleaner..... I am now in the habit of ironing interfacing with parchment on the top.  |
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Post by Stargazer on Jul 19, 2018 22:40:49 GMT
How creative! That's actually a really good idea *Thumbs up*
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so if I can come up with one word or the other, I'm doing good.
