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Post by Ann @ frabjous fabrica on Jul 27, 2020 10:14:40 GMT
Having finally got my mojo back, and a commission for a nuno felted cowl scarf to boot, I've gone and dislocated my left - luckily(!), I'm left handed - and my arm is now going to be in plaster for at least six weeks. I suspect that felting generally, let alone nuno and using a resist, is going to be one of the things that are too difficult to do with minimal help from my left hand. However, having managed to completely dress myself this morning (including bra!) I thought that there might be a way, and who better to ask. I suppose I could try holding the tops between my knees and drafting whisps with my right hand. Turning everything over could well be the most difficult bit. Any ideas?
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Post by Shepherdess on Jul 27, 2020 11:23:58 GMT
Wow, that is a pain both literally and figuratively. Can you not use your hand at all? when I have people in a class that have grip problems I suggest holding down the edge of the top and pulling away with the other. You can hold it down with the side of your hand or with something else. It might take some practice but it should work. I assume you know to cover your cast with a plastic bag so it doesn't get wet. You can roll with your feet or use the dryer with no heat. roll the piece around some rolled up damp towels and then wrap in a damp towel. 5 min at a time, then increase the time as it felts and fulls. I like to do a little final rolling by hand.
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Post by MTRuth on Jul 27, 2020 14:36:12 GMT
Sorry to hear about your injury. I hope it heals quickly.
If you use a lightweight board such as board insulation, you might be able to flip over using only one hand. I do minimal rolling and much more rubbing. Rubbing can be done with just one hand. It might take longer but you could do short sessions and rewet the felt when you come back to it. You might be able to lay heavy books or bricks on the wool roving and then use your good hand to pull shingles of wool off.
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Post by Pandagirl on Jul 27, 2020 20:56:28 GMT
Ouch! I hope you heal quickly. I can’t think of anything to add to the suggestions. I hope they work out for you.
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Post by lyn on Jul 28, 2020 11:24:34 GMT
You're determined at least!
Yes, rubbing instead of rolling is a good idea. Just wondering about holding the wool down with the plaster cast while you pull a tuft off with your good hand?
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Post by Ann @ frabjous fabrica on Aug 19, 2020 7:52:14 GMT
You're determined at least! Yes, rubbing instead of rolling is a good idea. Just wondering about holding the wool down with the plaster cast while you pull a tuft off with your good hand? I missed this back in July, sorry. I've now got a lighter cast which gives me greater hand movement, so life is almost back to normal. I can felt again thank goodness. Roll on 1st Sept when the cast should be coming off. |
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Post by lyn on Aug 19, 2020 10:37:16 GMT
Good news indeed!
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Post by lindsay on Aug 19, 2020 22:30:20 GMT
Yes, something to look forward to. I don’t want to be a downer here but hoping to manage expectations: I once broke both my arms including the wrist on one side (shoulder in the other) and was able to do much less when the wrist cast came off. I felt quite devastated as I’d looked forward to doing so much more. Happily it was a minor, temporary set-back but I would have liked to know that my wrist would feel worse out of the cast. Maybe it won’t be the same for you but if not, hang in there, it won’t last too long.
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Post by Ann @ frabjous fabrica on Aug 20, 2020 7:24:47 GMT
Ow Lindsay, that sounds really painful. Glad you're OK now.
Thanks for the warning. I know I'll have to do some physio when the cast comes off. They had to do some repair to the ligaments so I expect that it'll be some time before it is fully back to normal. I'm hoping that rolling felt will be part of the regime!
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