The Dodo Blog
You know, ... I noticed that offering these two classes together was a mistake.
I thought that people would enjoy having two projects in one class, especially because they’re made with completely different techniques.
Even though these are not the easiest shapes to create, there are several ways t...
I've been thinking about this for a while, and I've finally made a decision.
FELTING CUBIC SHAPES has always included two projects: the nested cubes, and the structured “paper bag”. Two very different challenges, united by the idea that felt can also hold a sharp edge.
But what I've noticed ove...
If you use a sander for wet felting, you're probably placing it on the fiber not longer than 10 to 15 seconds. Am I right?
But have you ever wondered why? And what would actually happen if you left it on for longer?
I had the same question, and so did one of my students. I confess I’ve only bee...
Last week, we had a look at the reasons why a sander can be such a useful tool for wet felting, especially for nuno felting and embellishing with viscose fiber. We also spoke about what to look for when choosing one.
This week, we get into the issue that makes most felt makers nervous: how to pr...
Nervous about mixing water and electricity? I was too!
I've been wet felting for a long time, but it took me until three years ago to finally try working with a sander. And honestly? I wish I hadn't waited so long.
Is it worth it?
Not for every project. But for nuno felting and felting with vi...
