For anyone who needs a tip ~ the places that sell fabric to make clothes ~ they have a clear plastic table cloth thick sheeting you can buy by the yard/meter ~ just ask for washable tablecloth fabric ~ you can also get the same stuff with designs ~ put make sure to check the back first ~ because they may sell two versions ~ and one version may have a soft cotton backing for protecting tables~ you want the one without the backing ~ sharpies draw nicely on it and it cuts just as you would with normal fabric ~ just by using ordinary scissors!! And it’s very cheap to buy!!
Thanks for the encouragement. So I basically started with round or oval objects that had a similar/same circumference as my head. Bowels can work nicely. We love thrifting and scour the shelves for items that might work. Just visualize the object as a hat. For example: I found a thick, rigid plastic egg shaped toy. Large, like the size of a football but not as pointy. I cut the end off one side (as you would a hard boiled egg) and voila, a dome shaped block. Found a round wooden vase that was the perfect side for my head too. We've used old wooden bowels and plates as brims. Attached them to existing crowns securely and you are ready to felt. You could try a styrofoam head that they display wigs and hats on. On my side bar I see two videos on using a ball or a balloon as a form. I've seen a fellow take an existing hat, spray it with insulation foam to stiffen it. And use the solid hat/foam as the new form. My advice is just try what you think might work and look at the result as an experiment. Mistakes are part of the learning process. Have fun & happy felting.
i love your tutorials! ^.^ they make me super excited to start! out of sheer curiosity; what sort of objects did you use before you moved on to hat blocks (for the felter with a tight budget :P) ?? i love how everything used can already be found in my little apartment :0 cept for the blocks of course! thank you for your lovely videos xx
Questions: In your other video about how to measure your head for a resist, do you always add 40% to the measurement and make just a hood shape that you mold on the form and trim the excess? Is that for regardless of what wool you use? I know that mostly merino is used and wonder if that is the average shrink rate for Merino. I am new to making hats and get confused with all of the different measurements and percentages to add to the head size. I want to make hats as I have a tiny head. I really appreciate you sharing your methods as there is not a lot of information out there. Thanks from the UK
I have learned to use that calculation but I think you may be on to something regarding different wool types. I think they may have varrying shrink rates. Wools from different breeds have different widths, lengths and what I could call coarseness and seem to produce different results. I'm just learning also, so I'm no expert. I've got a small head also...20 and a half inch circumference.
Hi Madison, I originally used found objects for my early creations. But my husband is a wood carver and I got him on board with making some blocks. He now makes wooden hat blocks to order for others as well. You can check his website out www.foryourhead.net Roving was purchased from a variety of suppliers. Knotty by Nature in Victoria BC, Unwind in Gibson's BC plus at regional fibre markets. They probably do mail orders. I also got some bulk roving from the Sasquatch First Nations store in Victoria when I lived there. You have to look around in your area. Other items such as the boot tray, water bottle, yoga mat/resist, mesh underlayment, string, soap,aggitators were purchased at thrift stores, hardware or dollar stores. Hope this helps & happy felting !
Hi. I was just wondering what part of North America you are in. You say "again" like it rhymes with "plane" instead of "again" like it rhymes with "fin". I'm not sure where that is from. Not that I'm criticizing, I'm just curious. I travel a lot and love to hear different accents.
ruclips.net/video/rXX3I9UF3vEH/видео.htmli Silvia,What you are referring to is called the resist. The link above is to a video which shows you how to make a resist yourself. You will want a pattern that fits your head.
Good question Kim. My guess would be a long acute triangle and then a flare at the base for the brim. Visulize the cone shape of a witches hat. In two dimensions, it is triangular. This shape as a resist would create the cone shape of a witches hat. I just noticed this video on ho to make a Gandalf style hat. It might give you an idea or two. ruclips.net/video/CxKUhQnEQDg/видео.html
I have been using a mix of corriedale & merino as well as wool from local producers of which I don't have names of wool breeds. Merino will definitely work. I think it is the most popular/common roving available. It is a top quality fibre known for its soft, luxurious feel. I find the fibres to be lighter, airier and tend to waft about when placing. Slightly more difficult and time consuming than corriedale. The finished hat/felt is also lighter and doesn't seem to hold its shape as well. That has been my experience. There are so many wool breeds. They all have different, textures, lengths et c., and thus bind/felt together differently.
@@bodyofknowledge101 Thank you for your quick response. I mostly do wearables and use almost exclusively merino, so that's what I have and will try my hand at my 3rd hat! thank you too for your well-done video. Having watched several different ones, I realize that just like felting wearables, there are as many ways to felt as there are people who do it. Merry Christmas!.
@@scarfitupnc I think you are correct. I am eager to start creating felted clothes/wearables also. Haven't done so yet. No dress form but lots of ideas swirling around with how to felt myself a coat or jacket. I'd love to see your creations and I'm sure others would love a glimpse into your work. Can I encourage you to make a video ?
@@bodyofknowledge101 Oops! I think I might have misled you! I mostly do nuno shawls, wraps, and scarves - rarely a vest or other actual garment because I have a galley kitchen and no room to make BIG things. You can see my work at: flickr.com/photos/scarfitup some of it on FB or scarf-it-up.net. Thanks for asking! No videos yet! Sorry!
i has just last week make slippers inside shoes warm and good, and outside shoes winter season true warm, need only hot water whit soap, and table and bubble plastic sheet bottom and wool, and top bubble plastic too and wave hand minimum i hour, make top of table towell and bubble plastic then wool, make hot soap water wool little wet, then top of bubble plastic and work,
ruclips.net/video/rXX3I9UF3vE/видео.html Hi Leonie, The video you are looking for is called Making a Pattern for a Wet Felted Hat If you can't find it through the link above, see our website www.foryourhead.net where I have the same video lessons posted.
Thank you I found it!!! I love watching you work, you make it look so easy. I started doing wet felting and only make scarves and table runners. That is easy but I want to do something more challenging. Maybe you can help me. I'm looking for a video or written instructions explaining how to work out a pattern for a top (blouse) without sleeves. I will buy the pdf or video. I don't seem to see anything like that on youtube. Have a great day!!!!
Thanks for your positive feedback. I'm new to wet felting also. Just learning as I go. Through youtube and experimentation. I'm also interested in making more 3D shapes. I don't have any leads for you regarding patterns for clothing but if i find something, I'll pass it on. I did just come across a felter who does some interesting clothing items....www.feltyouup.com She may have/share something with you. By chance, I will be moving to the area where she lives and may be able to get some idea for clothing patterns. Brigitte
I just did a quick search and found this site that might be something feltingsupplies.livingfelt.com/Seamless-Felted-Clothing-Book-1-PATTERN-MAKING--PDF-DOWNLOAD_p_696.html Brigitte
I did another search on Etsy and found this site - www.etsy.com/shop/lizetfrijters. Have a look!! Thank you so much for helping me. You are very kind!!!
La altura es de aproximadamente 33 cm. La anchura es 41 cm. Tengo otro video que le muestra cómo hacer un patrón para su tamaño de cabeza. Se llama, Haciendo un patrón para un sombrero humedecido.
Where can I get a hat block form? I would like to find an affordable one. I tried searching for wooden ones, even vintage wooden ones (made long time ago) but all were in the 100 dollar range. I watched a few more youtube videos on how to make a wet felted hat. And came across a video where they got their hat block from this sight: www.hatshapers.com/ Would you recommend the above website www.hatshapers.com to use to buy the hat block?
Hi! I liked your tutorial and mentioned you in my latest video! Thank you SOOOOO much for the Informations!
Thanks for listing all your materials and how to do everything
For anyone who needs a tip ~ the places that sell fabric to make clothes ~ they have a clear plastic table cloth thick sheeting you can buy by the yard/meter ~ just ask for washable tablecloth fabric ~ you can also get the same stuff with designs ~ put make sure to check the back first ~ because they may sell two versions ~ and one version may have a soft cotton backing for protecting tables~ you want the one without the backing ~ sharpies draw nicely on it and it cuts just as you would with normal fabric ~ just by using ordinary scissors!! And it’s very cheap to buy!!
Thanks for the encouragement. So I basically started with round or oval objects that had a similar/same circumference as my head. Bowels can work nicely. We love thrifting and scour the shelves for items that might work. Just visualize the object as a hat. For example: I found a thick, rigid plastic egg shaped toy. Large, like the size of a football but not as pointy. I cut the end off one side (as you would a hard boiled egg) and voila, a dome shaped block. Found a round wooden vase that was the perfect side for my head too. We've used old wooden bowels and plates as brims. Attached them to existing crowns securely and you are ready to felt. You could try a styrofoam head that they display wigs and hats on. On my side bar I see two videos on using a ball or a balloon as a form. I've seen a fellow take an existing hat, spray it with insulation foam to stiffen it. And use the solid hat/foam as the new form. My advice is just try what you think might work and look at the result as an experiment. Mistakes are part of the learning process. Have fun & happy felting.
Love the video. Really helped me out understanding the process!
Thank you. I basically learned from watching videos and just experimenting. Everyone has some valuable tip to share.
I loved your class!
i love your tutorials! ^.^ they make me super excited to start!
out of sheer curiosity; what sort of objects did you use before you moved on to hat blocks (for the felter with a tight budget :P) ??
i love how everything used can already be found in my little apartment :0 cept for the blocks of course!
thank you for your lovely videos xx
Questions: In your other video about how to measure your head for a resist, do you always add 40% to the measurement and make just a hood shape that you mold on the form and trim the excess? Is that for regardless of what wool you use? I know that mostly merino is used and wonder if that is the average shrink rate for Merino. I am new to making hats and get confused with all of the different measurements and percentages to add to the head size. I want to make hats as I have a tiny head. I really appreciate you sharing your methods as there is not a lot of information out there. Thanks from the UK
I have learned to use that calculation but I think you may be on to something regarding different wool types. I think they may have varrying shrink rates.
Wools from different breeds have different widths, lengths and what I could call coarseness and seem to produce different results. I'm just learning also, so I'm no expert. I've got a small head also...20 and a half inch circumference.
could you put a materials list in your description as to where to get the wooden hat blocks at a decent price and any other felting supplies?
Hi Madison,
I originally used found objects for my early creations. But my husband is a wood carver and I got him on board with making some blocks. He now makes wooden hat blocks to order for others as well. You can check his website out www.foryourhead.net
Roving was purchased from a variety of suppliers. Knotty by Nature in Victoria BC, Unwind in Gibson's BC plus at regional fibre markets. They probably do mail orders.
I also got some bulk roving from the Sasquatch First Nations store in Victoria when I lived there.
You have to look around in your area.
Other items such as the boot tray, water bottle, yoga mat/resist, mesh underlayment, string, soap,aggitators were purchased at thrift stores, hardware or dollar stores.
Hope this helps & happy felting !
Hi. I was just wondering what part of North America you are in. You say "again" like it rhymes with "plane" instead of "again" like it rhymes with "fin". I'm not sure where that is from. Not that I'm criticizing, I'm just curious. I travel a lot and love to hear different accents.
I grew up in Victoria BC Canada. European parents.
@@bodyofknowledge101 Thanks for sharing. I was guessing central Canada or very north central US. And thanks for your videos. I'm enjoying them.
what do you call the thingy to make the hat n where can we can get it
ruclips.net/video/rXX3I9UF3vEH/видео.htmli Silvia,What you are referring to is called the resist. The link above is to a video which shows you how to make a resist yourself. You will want a pattern that fits your head.
What shape would I need for a witch hat?
Good question Kim. My guess would be a long acute triangle and then a flare at the base for the brim. Visulize the cone shape of a witches hat. In two dimensions, it is triangular. This shape as a resist would create the cone shape of a witches hat. I just noticed this video on ho to make a Gandalf style hat. It might give you an idea or two.
ruclips.net/video/CxKUhQnEQDg/видео.html
What wool do you generally use for hats? Can merino work well?
I have been using a mix of corriedale & merino as well as wool from local producers of which I don't have names of wool breeds. Merino will definitely work. I think it is the most popular/common roving available. It is a top quality fibre known for its soft, luxurious feel. I find the fibres to be lighter, airier and tend to waft about when placing. Slightly more difficult and time consuming than corriedale. The finished hat/felt is also lighter and doesn't seem to hold its shape as well. That has been my experience. There are so many wool breeds. They all have different, textures, lengths et c., and thus bind/felt together differently.
@@bodyofknowledge101 Thank you for your quick response. I mostly do wearables and use almost exclusively merino, so that's what I have and will try my hand at my 3rd hat! thank you too for your well-done video. Having watched several different ones, I realize that just like felting wearables, there are as many ways to felt as there are people who do it. Merry Christmas!.
@@scarfitupnc I think you are correct. I am eager to start creating felted clothes/wearables also. Haven't done so yet. No dress form but lots of ideas swirling around with how to felt myself a coat or jacket. I'd love to see your creations and I'm sure others would love a glimpse into your work. Can I encourage you to make a video ?
@@bodyofknowledge101 Oops! I think I might have misled you! I mostly do nuno shawls, wraps, and scarves - rarely a vest or other actual garment because I have a galley kitchen and no room to make BIG things. You can see my work at: flickr.com/photos/scarfitup some of it on FB or scarf-it-up.net. Thanks for asking! No videos yet! Sorry!
i has just last week make slippers inside shoes warm and good, and outside shoes winter season true warm, need only hot water whit soap, and table and bubble plastic sheet bottom and wool, and top bubble plastic too and wave hand minimum i hour, make top of table towell and bubble plastic then wool, make hot soap water wool little wet, then top of bubble plastic and work,
WOW
How many u use the felt wool?
Not sure what you mean by this question ....but I use around 6 ounces of roving (wool fibres) to make a felt hat.
@@bodyofknowledge101 thanks for your reply.. exactly the one i need :)
Where is the tutorial on making the resist for the hat? Can't find it!!
ruclips.net/video/rXX3I9UF3vE/видео.html
Hi Leonie,
The video you are looking for is called Making a Pattern for a Wet Felted Hat
If you can't find it through the link above, see our website www.foryourhead.net where I have the same video lessons posted.
Thank you I found it!!! I love watching you work, you make it look so easy. I started doing wet felting and only make scarves and table runners. That is easy but I want to do something more challenging. Maybe you can help me. I'm looking for a video or written instructions explaining how to work out a pattern for a top (blouse) without sleeves. I will buy the pdf or video. I don't seem to see anything like that on youtube. Have a great day!!!!
Thanks for your positive feedback. I'm new to wet felting also. Just learning as I go. Through youtube and experimentation. I'm also interested in making more 3D shapes. I don't have any leads for you regarding patterns for clothing but if i find something, I'll pass it on. I did just come across a felter who does some interesting clothing items....www.feltyouup.com She may have/share something with you. By chance, I will be moving to the area where she lives and may be able to get some idea for clothing patterns. Brigitte
I just did a quick search and found this site that might be something
feltingsupplies.livingfelt.com/Seamless-Felted-Clothing-Book-1-PATTERN-MAKING--PDF-DOWNLOAD_p_696.html
Brigitte
I did another search on Etsy and found this site - www.etsy.com/shop/lizetfrijters. Have a look!! Thank you so much for helping me. You are very kind!!!
¿Cuanto mide ese molde ?
La altura es de aproximadamente 33 cm.
La anchura es 41 cm.
Tengo otro video que le muestra cómo hacer un patrón para su tamaño de cabeza. Se llama, Haciendo un patrón para un sombrero humedecido.
Lo revisare muchas gracias
❤️❤️❤️❤️👍
Where can I get a hat block form? I would like to find an affordable one. I tried searching for wooden ones, even vintage wooden ones (made long time ago) but all were in the 100 dollar range. I watched a few more youtube videos on how to make a wet felted hat. And came across a video where they got their hat block from this sight: www.hatshapers.com/
Would you recommend the above website www.hatshapers.com to use to buy the hat block?
you can make form styrofoam cut hat size form this, no need be wooden expensive form.
@@mattivirta thanks