Today I did a felting workshop with Pam De Groot, a famous felt artist here in the Blue Mountains. We started off with a flat bit of felt and experimented with different fibre textures, silks and wools. The flat piece of felt I made didn't look that exciting - so I didn't bother posting a photo of it here.
The second item we made was a felted bowl. I loved this. I want to make more of these as they would make great Christmas presents.
We put layers of wool over a template, turned it over and added more layers of wool.
When we had enough layers, we added bits and pieces from a mixed bag that we bought from Pam. It had wool, mohair tops, bits of silk and other fibrous odds and ends. We felted it onto the wool to decorate the outside of the bowl.
We cut a hole to take the template out then shape the bowl. There was more to this process but I am leaving a bit out - this is only to give a general idea. To know more, you need to go to one of Pam's workshops.
What I like is the ever changing process of the felting. I never know how it is going to turn out. I have a general idea but I always get pleasantly surprised.
17 comments:
Oh wow, that is so pretty. I love that shade of blue-purple, with the gold swirls. Absolutely gorgeous. Hope you had fun!
wow this is incredibly beautiful!
i love the colors and the process of felting! how fun : )
Absolutely beautiful! I really love the colors :-)
Oh I'm so excited as I'm doing a workshop in october. We can either do a bag or a hat. First I thought bag until yesterday when I saw a little boy with the cutest rainbow pixie hat. I have done wet felting before but just a flat piece that I turned into a document satchel but I can't wait to learn to make a structured item. So many ideas....
And sympathy from a fellow renter here too. xx
Beautiful colours! You are so clever.
That is just beautiful.
The colours and shapes- divine.
I would love to do one of Pams workshops, I love her blog.
Oh that is gorgeous, i look forward to getting into some felting one day soon...xx
That´s so beautiful bowl! I´m studying crafts now and I love it! I´m really busy but I can do things I like :) We are learning now textile printing.
Please email me further details about these workshops - DD would love it!
How wonderful to have a class with a real pro. I too love the colors in your bowl. It's gorgeous!
Lisa
it's a very beautiful bowl you should be proud.
Look what a spiral might grow into!
Aloha
Comfort Spiral
How beautiful! I love the colours.
I want to cuddle its yummy roundness!! Clever you, its stunning! Ren x
That's awesome! I'd love to do one of her workshops too, but I dont know what I'd do with my kids.....
This is a great bowl. I love felting. It's funny, I am sure I have come across Pam before.
Hello! I am Inés from Abuelita Yarns Company. I loved the felted box! It was stunning!
We are a uruguaian brand which sells yarns. If you want to know more about us please enter www.abuelitayarns.com or if you wish to see our articles and pictures enter www.abuelitayarns.com/blog/ We wrote an article regarding the International Felt Day, I am sure you will enjoy it
Good luck! :D
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