Learn to felt - ashford handicrafts

Learn to felt
nuno felting
NUNO
FELTING
01
SILK MERINO FELTED SCARF
Make your own beautiful nuno silk merino scarf. Just
follow these easy steps. Finished size: 24cm x 2m (9 1/2” x 79”)
You will need:
50gm Ashford Silk /Merino sliver
1 piece silk chiffon 23cm x 1.7m(9” x 67”)
(A kit containing the silk and chiffon is available).
600mls hot water 40°c
15ml liquid detergent
30cm x 2m bubble wrap (air cushion) (12” x 79”)
Wooden roller
Work table or flat area
Towel x 2
Drink bottle
02
Separate the sliver into 2 equal portions.
Place the silk chiffon on the table and lay bubble wrap on top
with the bubbles down.
03
From the first portion take small amounts of sliver and place
on the bubble wrap. Hold one end of the fibres down and pull
the other end to make a thin, even layer the same size as the
chiffon.
04
05
To allow for a fringe make a layer 10cm (4”) longer than the
chiffon at both ends. Make this layer a little thicker.
Add more sliver to any gaps or thin areas. You have prepared
one side of your scarf.
06
07
Carefully pull out the chiffon from under the bubble wrap.
Now place on top of the sliver.
08
09
Repeat step 3 – using the second portion of sliver. Make a
thin layer on top of the chiffon. Place sliver ½cm over the
sides of the chiffon.
10
Mix 600mls of hot water with 15ml of liquid
detergent and sprinkle evenly over the entire
scarf. Use only enough water to wet through.
11
Gently pat the sliver down so it becomes
thoroughly wet.
12
Take your roller and roll gently – ensure your
roller does not pick up any fibres. Roll in
small movements up and down the length
of the scarf for approx. 2-3 minutes. This will
begin the felting process.
13
Fold the end of the bubble wrap over on top of the scarf.
14
Place your roller straight across the width
of the scarf. Roll the bubble wrap and scarf
around the roller very tightly – keeping it
very straight.
15
Wrap the towel around the roll tightly – this
will keep it from slipping when you are rolling.
Use the second towel to remove any excess
water from the table.
16
Pushing down firmly roll back and forth.
Rotate roll a quarter turn after 25 rolls back
and forth to ensure even felting until a total of
100 rolls.
18
Fill any thin areas with small amounts of fibre and wet with
water and detergent. Rub gently with your fingers until a little
felted. Fold over the opposite end of bubble wrap, place roller
squarely and roll up tightly. Wrap again in towel and continue
rolling for another 100 rolls, turning a quarter turn after each
25 rolls.
17
Unroll - smooth carefully with your roller, taking care no fibres
wrap around your roller. Look at the edges of the scarf and
where the fibres are over the edge of the chiffon fold back
onto the scarf making a nice straight edge.
19
Unroll – smooth any wrinkles with your rollers and repeat
Step 16 two more times (you will now have rolled 400 times
in total).
20
Unroll – smooth with roller. Carefully turn your scarf over, fold
over the end of bubble wrap, place roller squarely and roll up
tightly, wrap again in towel and continue rolling for another
100 rolls, turning a quarter turn after each 25 rolls
21
Your scarf should be felted now. To check - pinch a small
amount of fibre and pull up a little. If the fibres and chiffon lift
together the scarf is sufficiently felted. If not repeat
step 16.
22
To make the fringe use scissors to cut the
ends in 1½cm (5/8”) wide strips up to where
the chiffon begins.
23
Twist gently then roll between your hands
until felted. Trim the ends with scissors to
make even.
24
Give the scarf a final felt by squeezing and throwing it onto
the table 20 times.
Rinse gently in cool water. Ensure to rinse out ALL the soap.
Squeeze out excess water and hang to dry. When almost dry
press with a warm iron.
Care instructions:
Gently hand wash, dry and press with warm iron. Do not
machine wash or tumble dry.
Enjoy your scarf!
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