WALLES: Is it possible to learn how to do them yourself

Decided to master a new kind of needlework? Then pay attention to wool felting. Having mastered this technology, you can create not only decorations and toys, but also upper clothes

Love needlework? In this case, you should pay attention to felting. With it, you can create completely stunning things with your own hands. And before we learn to create stunning things in this way, let’s find out what fooling is.

A bit of theory

Flawing is a kind of needlework, in the process of which from special wool you can create pictures on the fabric, toys, various accessories, as well as clothes. There are only two types of brewing: dry and wet. The essence of the first is to create objects with a needle.

At the same time, such work is very painstaking, as you need to pierce a piece of wool a huge number of times so that it takes the outline you need. In this way, most often create cute toys and women’s decorations.

It is also worth paying attention to the fact that when using such technology, you will need a few needles, the choice of which will depend on the size of the parts you want to do. This method is ideal in cases where you need to make volumetric items. 

Wet felting technology is slightly different. Here you need to make wool with a special soap solution and roll it out to the desired state. At the same time, it is worth paying attention to that in this way it is best to make clothes, coasters under cups and other flat details.

So you can make yourself a beautiful and warm coat, bolero and even mittens. The main thing is to create a creative thing, and you will have an original thing. 

Creating fancy things with your own hands: Materials

To create any similar product you need to get some materials. And if you thought that under the wool we had in mind those windings of threads that can be bought at any store for needlewomen, then you were mistaken. In order to create something with your own hands in this case you will need raw wool.

If you are just starting to create with a sculpture, you should purchase Merinos wool to start. You can buy it in specialized stores or order online. Also with the wool you need to get and needles.

Attention! Ordinary needles will not suit you. You need to buy special tools of different diameters with special hooks and jancakes. It is similar notions that they contribute to the fact that the wool is transformed into felt. 

Do not forget about additional elements. For example, if you decide to make a toy, then you will need eyes and spout that can be made from beads or buttons. You may also need a variety of ribbons, bows and other accessories. 

To make a wable thing from wool, you may need the following additional materials:

• Syntheton. It is advisable to use it if your toy or decor element is too big and bang it entirely of wool too expensive. In this case, you can insert a sintepon in the middle of the subject, and then cut it from above with the help of felt;
• Thorough sponge. This item, of course, will not be used as one of the components of the felted thing. But if you want to keep your fingers anywhere and do not scratch the table on which you will be engaged in creativity, then such a sponge is indispensable. It must be put under the product;
• And if you decide to practice wet felting, then you can not do without a special soap.

We advise you not to save and buy high quality materials, because you do not want your product to lose all kinds through a week-other. 

WALLES: Little secrets in the manufacture 

The first little cunning will be the use of more wool. For example, you counted that one bolero will need Polona Felt. In this case, take two hundred grams more. Since in the process of creating felt has a property a bit.

Of course, if you still have enough of the original material taken, then you can add some quantity with a needle or soap solution, but it will be quite difficult, especially if you just make the first steps in the felting of things. 

Also worth paying attention to the sharpness of the needles. For this reason, be sure to use the foam sponge and take care of the fingers. Store them stands in a special colummer, which is sold along with a set of needles.  Do not stand and keep the harvesting on weight.

So you can not only pierce your finger, but also to deform the product itself. And one more thing: you need to start to be used using a large diameter needle. And as you approach the end result, you can use and thinner needles. 

Now as for the sequence of manufacture, then do all the elements of the intended thing stands separately. And only at the end you can connect them with each other with the needle. Although if you look at the finished toys, it seems that the product was done right away.

Attention! When connecting parts, you should first sew them by the usual thread, the color of which should roughly coincide with a hint of wool. But when the subject will be ready completely, you can hide with felting all the seams.

A plus of such a compound is the higher strength of all seams of the product. And you do not have to worry about the fact that in the most responsible moment of any element of your product just fall off. 

And one more thing: in no case should it be started with complex items. Better start with something small and not very difficult. So you can quickly hone your skills and go to the manufacture of more graceful things. 

Correct wable care

After you finished your masterpiece very much important to know how to properly care for things from such material. First of all, remember that the felt things can be erased only manually and only at a temperature not higher than forty degrees. Otherwise, the material may decrease in volumes or losing the form.

Another tip for washing: Try to use the tools that Lanolin enters. This agent is made on the basis of natural fat, which envelops each wool and does not give your product to lose the original appearance.

Yes, and wash the felted things in a special. Do not make a lot of power and literally rub pollution. It will be enough will simply dock the thing in a special agent and leave to mock in the water of the hour for two. After that, just rinse the wool and wash will be completed. 

If you were erased by some object from clothes, for example, bolero, then it is necessary to iron it immediately after you squeezed water from the product. Iron temperature should not be above 160 degrees. On older models, this temperature is indicated by two points.

As for the squeezing itself, do not think to unscrew the fabric. Felt products need to squeeze palms between which the cloth is compressed. 

Now as for drying. In no case do not need to hang a similar thing to the rope. So the canvas stretches and will absolutely lose the form. For drying, you just need to put your product on the sheet and leave to dry in a horizontal position. 

As you can see, make several items from felt can almost everyone, but for this you need to be patient and do not try to get a star from the sky.

Remember that any skill needs to be mastered gradually. Also pay special attention to the care of felt things made by hand, since even the most qualitative work may lose their kind due to improper care. Good luck!