The Dodo Blog
Today I'd like to talk to you about my new wet felting program. It's open for registration for another couple of days.
I created it for advanced beginners or intermediate felt makers:
- If you're feeling like you'd like to make progress, but you don't know how
- If you'd like to improve the quality ...
My new online program, Exploring Surface Design, is now open for registration until April 6th.
This program grew out of the evolution of The Dodo Hub into three shorter, more focused trainings. And this one is dedicated entirely to surface design.
If youâve ever felt that your surfaces could be mo...
Easter is just around the corner. Here's an idea to make your Easter gifts extra special!Â
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WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR THE BUNNIES?
That will depend on how many you want to make. So, Iâll just give you the list of materials for 4 bunnies like mine. You can adapt the colors and/or decoration to your ow...
THE STORY BEHIND THIS PROJECT
I belong to a small felt club that gets together once a month via Zoom to felt in a group setting.
In our December meeting, the suggestion was that we create seasonal pieces. We usually felt 3D/sculptural items, and that was planned for December as well. But even thou...
If youâve been in my felting world for some time, youâve heard me talking about this book for sure. Itâs one of my absolute favorites in my collection.
If youâve just recently discovered my blog, and youâre as obsessed about felting books as I am, thereâs still time to add it to your Christmas pres...
"Filzen: Alte Tradition, Modernes Handwerk" (German version)
"Felt: New Directions for an Ancient Craft" (English version)
by Gunilla Paetau Sjöberg
This might be the best book about wet felting I have. And I do have many đ
Itâs over 20 years old, it doesnât have amazing photos and it has a l...
A couple of weeks ago I got a sweet email from Jet van Grinsven, a felter from the Netherlands, thanking me for the inspiring blog and info, as well as asking me a question.
Jet is building a new home and wants to create a wall hanging, but isnât sure if she should be using a stronger background as...
If youâve followed my work for some time, youâll know that something I constantly mention is how I like to teach in a way that empowers you to develop your style and explore your creativity.
I see no point in just showing you how to felt an object. When Iâm developing my courses, my goal is always ...
