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Post by Southerngirl on Jan 10, 2020 16:26:27 GMT
Hello. I am new to this forum and have been reading all the topics and am amazed with the knowledge of everyone. I have specific questions about nuno felting. I am just trying it. How many layers of merino do you put on the silk? Thank you for any assistance you may be able to share.
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Post by lindsay on Jan 10, 2020 20:51:41 GMT
Hi Southerngirl and welcome - it’s great that you’ve joined us.
That’s a bit of a difficult question to answer simply. What are you making?
It depends on the silk and what effect you want to have. Assuming the silk is not too dense, the less wool you put on it, the more it will shrink and pucker. You can put very little wool on it and get a very ruched texture. With one thin layer you’ll get shrinkage mostly in one direction. With a couple of layers, you’ll get a more even shrinkage. The best idea is to make some small samples with different amounts of wool so you can see the difference and decide what effect you want.
Does that help?
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Post by lyn on Jan 10, 2020 23:05:44 GMT
Hello Southerngirl!
Lindsay's answer is comprehensive - I would just like to echo that sampling is the best way to learn without using too much of your time, effort and stash.
Have fun with it.
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 11, 2020 0:00:49 GMT
I agree with the others. It depends on what you are making. It also depends on how thickly you layout. I lay out very thin and and make 2 layers out of the average persons one layer. Many thin layers does make better felt than a few thick ones.
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 11, 2020 15:30:11 GMT
Welcome! Glad you joined us. Making samples as everyone has recommended is your best way to go. You will learn something with each one. Try different types and weights of silk, try different amounts and layers of wool, trying different variables allows you to compare the outcomes. How much did it shrink? Did it shrink evenly? How much ruching of the silk occurred? Did the silk and wool attach well? Did you achieve the effect you were expecting?
Have fun and let us know how it goes!
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Post by Pandagirl on Jan 12, 2020 1:58:45 GMT
Welcome! Samples are the way to go until you have a good understanding of the process. Saves a lot of money and time.
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