18 Dec Making Prefelt
In this short video, I answer the question about when to stop working prefelt so that it will still be easy to incorporate into other wet felting projects. Click HERE or the image below to watch the video! ...
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02 Dec Transform felt scraps into beautiful beads!
Have you felt that you’re not happy with or off cuts from other projects? What do you do with it? One of my favourites ways to up-cycle it is to create felt beads in my washing machine while I am washing work clothes! There are...
07 Nov Wet felt vessel tutorial
Wet Felters, are you new to creating sculptural forms around a resist and looking for a comprehensive guide with clear instructions about how to felt a beautiful vessel? This long form video goes through all the necessary steps in real time to help you achieve successful...
22 Oct Tips for finishing wet felt professionally
A question that I get asked repeatedly is how to achieve professional looking felt, felt that is well finished and will stand the test of time. If you are new to this exciting textile process please understand that it is a craft like any other....
19 Oct Can you stop a wet felting project and return to it on another day? How do you do this?
Often it's not possible to complete a piece of felt in one day and new feltmakers are often anxious about whether they can just leave it overnight. During this short video I share how you can do this successfully so there is no need to...
15 Oct When do you add embellishing fibres or prefelt to the base of your wet felting layout?
I am frequently asked when is the best time to add embellishing fibres or prefelt to the surface of a felting project. Many people are anxious that these additions won't felt in and integrate with the base. Join me for this short video where I...
12 Oct What is prefelt? How do you use it?
Prefelt may be handmade or commercially prepared and is an excellent option for adding decoration to felt. Join me for this short video where I share just a little about what it actually is and how to use it for surface decoration. Click HERE or the...
06 Oct Wet Felting Q&A
Are you new to feltmaking or have some experience but need more clarification? To celebrate Felt United Day 2023 I’ll answer your most frequently asked questions live and share information that I hope you will find helpful. Will you join me? Click HERE or the image...
05 Oct What is nuno felt? How is it made?
Nuno felting is one of the most enjoyable ways to create light, flexible and wearable textiles. It's when a combination of fabric and very little fibre come together to form a new piece. Join me for this short video where I explain what it entails. Click...
05 Oct Felt United Day 2023!
Saturday 7th October is Felt United Day 2023 and this year the theme is ‘Changing Seasons’. From the vibrant hues of autumn leaves to the delicate blossoms of spring, each season brings its own unique magic and transformation. In the dedicated Felt United Facebook group, Dawn...