Description
This wet felting kit contains all the materials you need to make a beautiful bowl decorated with a wild flower design. Wet felting involves laying out wisps of wool fibre in different directions, sprinkling them with warm soapy water and then gently rubbing and rolling them until all the fibres have completely bonded together. This kit includes a comprehensive instruction booklet and is suitable for complete beginners or for those who have done a little wet felting and wish to expand their skills into 3D designs.
What's included in the price?
All materials and relevant equipment, instruction booklet.
What you will need
Scissors, jug of warm water, water spray or small empty drinks bottle and a small hand towel.
Duration
3 hours
Maker
Karen is a feltmaker and textile artist. She has been designing and creating with textiles since she was a child, but in 2015 she was introduced to the ancient art of wet felting and instantly fell in love with the incredible versatility of it. Since then, she has concentrated primarily on her felt making, taking numerous courses from UK and international felt makers, to develop and refine her skills. She is also a member of the International Felt makers’ Association. Karen creates richly detailed accessories and artwork inspired by the colours and textures of nature. She says: "Nature offers an endless array of textures to study, from the gnarled, knotted, twisted bark of an ancient oak, to the delicate lace of foam left by receding waves. These are the elements that truly captivate me and provide the starting point for all of my work. The changing light and colours of the seasons are also a constant source of inspiration. I find colour to be incredibly uplifting and mood enhancing . The fresh new lime greens of spring inspire hope and optimism, the deep azure blues of the sea and reds, purples and yellows of summer meadows create a sense of joy and energy, and of course the rich coppery browns, ochres and rusty oranges of autumn conjure up the feelings of cosiness and warmth. I hope to evoke some of these emotions from the viewer when creating my work."
Suitable for
- Adults
- Teenagers
- Hearing impaired
- Mother's Day
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
NO, not at all! The technique is very easy to learn, but the rubbing and rolling can be a little strenuous when making bags and bowls, so if you have any problems with your wrists, shoulders or neck, please contact me before booking. I can help you during the day, but please let me know first.
NO. Needle felting is 'dry felting'. It uses a barbed needle to encourage the wool fibres to matt together, whereas wet felting uses soap and water.
Wet felting involves laying out wisps of wool in different directions, sprinkling them with warm soapy water and then gently rubbing and rolling them until all the fibres have completely bonded together. During the process, other fibres and materials can be incorporated, such as silk threads and fabrics to decorate the surface of the felt. Pictures and scarves are made in one flat piece, but neck warmers, vessels, hats and bags are made by felting around a resist (or waterproof template) that is then removed part way through the felting process, and gently moulded by hand into the shape you want. This is often called seamless felting or 3D.
