OMG! This is exactly what I needed to try my first wet felting. Absolutely gorgeous and I will have some of the specialty fibers in my first order, coming soon! Can't wait to try this!
Very nice, thank you. I have read the directions for this technique and was a bit confused about the rolling technique. This is perfect, and now I understand. This will be fun.
I must be crazy but at 10:00pm (right after watching this) I made my first flower! Now this is addicting it’s instant gratification. Can you explain to me the difference between nuno wet felting and regular wet felting. Or do you have a video explaining the difference?
Hi Karen, so glad you are having fun :) NUNO FELT is a form of wet felting, the difference is, we use one or more layers of fabric - an open weave fabric like a silk chiffon or habotai or others to bind the fibers to it. Originally, the process was developed to create a lighter weight felt (lighter than traditional felt) for use as wearables in hotter climates. Using the fabric permitted the felt to have more drape. Over the years, we call lots of things "nuno"...even if they have fabric "inclusions" as part of the decor. When you see the word, just know there is a fabric felted to the wool somewhere in it, even if it is not visible. Often it is silk, but it could be a cotton scrim or cheesecloth, etc.
LivingFelt thank you I for that explanation. I have one more question. Which wool would I use? I’m really only familiar with the cross batt that I use to felt my gnomes.
HI Karen, the MC-1 is great for needle felting and some wet felting projects, but for these delicate flowers, we use Merino Top and design the surface layer with tussah silk, bamboo, sari silk waste, etc as shown. Here is a link to the Merino: feltingsupplies.livingfelt.com/Merino-Top_c_7.html
I might have missed it if it was mentioned in the video, but would it be possible to needle felt the stems to the dried flower rather than sewing the beads? Thanks for the tutorial!
I love how that purple fiber acts. Thank for this great tutorial!
I've used a face puff (dismantled) in place of the mesh and it works the same. I did buy the LF mesh though...
Once again a great live tutorial ❤
OMG! This is exactly what I needed to try my first wet felting. Absolutely gorgeous and I will have some of the specialty fibers in my first order, coming soon! Can't wait to try this!
Very nice, thank you. I have read the directions for this technique and was a bit confused about the rolling technique. This is perfect, and now I understand. This will be fun.
can't wait to make these lovely flowers thankyou
Our pleasure, Chris! Wishing you lots of fun and thanks for watching.
I love all the different ways one can do things.....sandra johns in Maine
Its really so fun, isnt't it?
Just lovely! Thank you!
Thank you,. Trish!
Olá. Eniciante,no seco. Lindíssimas!!!!! Bjss
gracias!
Awesome!!!
Thank you! Helped so much !
I must be crazy but at 10:00pm (right after watching this) I made my first flower! Now this is addicting it’s instant gratification. Can you explain to me the difference between nuno wet felting and regular wet felting. Or do you have a video explaining the difference?
Hi Karen, so glad you are having fun :) NUNO FELT is a form of wet felting, the difference is, we use one or more layers of fabric - an open weave fabric like a silk chiffon or habotai or others to bind the fibers to it. Originally, the process was developed to create a lighter weight felt (lighter than traditional felt) for use as wearables in hotter climates. Using the fabric permitted the felt to have more drape. Over the years, we call lots of things "nuno"...even if they have fabric "inclusions" as part of the decor. When you see the word, just know there is a fabric felted to the wool somewhere in it, even if it is not visible. Often it is silk, but it could be a cotton scrim or cheesecloth, etc.
LivingFelt thank you I for that explanation. I have one more question. Which wool would I use? I’m really only familiar with the cross batt that I use to felt my gnomes.
HI Karen, the MC-1 is great for needle felting and some wet felting projects, but for these delicate flowers, we use Merino Top and design the surface layer with tussah silk, bamboo, sari silk waste, etc as shown. Here is a link to the Merino:
feltingsupplies.livingfelt.com/Merino-Top_c_7.html
Nuno is lamination of fabric with fiber. Silk fabric and extra fine merino top, usually, or cotton with extra fine merino, for instance.
Beautiful and inspiring! If I was to attach this to hang on a wine bottle, do you think the flower would go flat?
I might have missed it if it was mentioned in the video, but would it be possible to needle felt the stems to the dried flower rather than sewing the beads? Thanks for the tutorial!
What if you want a stem to attach to a nuno felted scarf?
Ok this is a bit late to ask but I totally can’t figure out how to sew the beads. It’s easy I’m sure but I’ve tried and tried. Can’t figure it out.
What fiber is the orange luster fiber? Thank you!!
Jenny, I think we used viscose...or bamboo will be similarly shiny.
Bamboo
Are you using hot water?
Yes, it is fairly warm to make it go more quickly, but a nice fine merino will felt well with room temp. water as well :)
What's the best soap to use if you can't use olive oil soap 🙂
Dish detergent is fine.
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