Saturday, September 25, 2010

Figuring out felting, nuno that is

This is my first foray into nuno felting.  I used a natural dyed (cutch) silk organza fabric with plum and lavender wool roving fibers.  I tried my best to arrange them in a smoke plume.

Process:  I laid out the scarf, and rubbed Joy dish detergent and cold water on the scarf.  I then arranged my wool fibers.  Next, I put a plastic trash liner on top of the scarf and rolled it up with a little bit of bubble wrap.  I secured it with rubber bands, and rolled it like 250 times.  I then unraveled and ran in under cold water.  I applied more Joy and cold water.  I carefully folded it and slammed it in my bathtub until my arm hurt.  It is now hanging to dry and I am spent.




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