Fibre + Paper Online Workshop: Materials List
There are some basic feltmaking items plus hardware that we will use for this class.
Paper:
Canadian Students: I suggest you buy these papers for this class:
8 sheets x Classic Kitakata: https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/classic-kitakata
Many online and local art supply store in Canada sell this paper. You can do an online search to find some close to you, or contact the Japanese Paper Place (https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/where-to-buy/) to find your closest local source. This paper is excellent for felting.
Here are some Canadian sources:
- The Paper Place (online): https://shop.thepaperplace.ca/
- Paper Ya: Granville Island, Vancouver: http://paper-ya.com/
- Au Papier Japonais: Montreal, Quebec: http://www.aupapierjaponais.com/
- Opus, BC :https://store.opusartsupplies.com/
- Art Noise , ON: https://shop.artnoise.ca/products/japanese-paper-classic-kitakata
- The Paint Spot, AB: https://paintspot.ca/art-supplies/artist-paper/japanese-paper-place-washi
- Paper Creek Co., ON: https://papercreek.ca/products/classic-kitakata
After registering, send me your mailing address and I’ll mail a part sheet of Banana Fibre Paper and Mulberry Beehive Paper, so you will have that to work with during the class time.
US students: I suggest you buy these papers for this class:
- 4 sheets x Legion Thai Kozo: https://www.dickblick.com/products/thai-kozo-paper/?srsltid=AfmBOoqaBN75-GZMZiYS6bCTJh3HeZSCdHsnsLZIcrn3aCxLx2ydWLDm
- 1 sheet x Thai Banana Fibre Paper, in any colour other than black: https://www.dickblick.com/products/thai-banana-paper/
- 1 sheet x Thai Mulberry Beehive Paper: https://www.dickblick.com/items/black-ink-thai-mulberry-beehive-paper-black-25-x-37/
Students from all other countries: I suggest you buy these papers for this class:
4 sheets x Thin Natural Kozo: https://kozo.studio/collections/natural-color-kozo-paper/products/thin-natural-kozo-paper-45-gsm-64×94-cm
1 sheet x Thai Banana Fibre Paper: https://kozo.studio/collections/natural-inclusion/products/banana-paper
1 sheet x Thai Mulberry Beehive Paper: https://kozo.studio/collections/handmade/products/handmade-beehive-kozo-paper-black
About Kozo Studio: These papers ship directly from Thailand. I have found them to be an excellent, very reliable source for a medium weight kozo paper. The shipping is quick and inexpensive. We will discuss more paper options in the workshop. I know some of you will be tempted to order over their $99 amount to get free shipping!
You can read more about Paper Suppliers for Feltmaking HERE!
All other Materials Needed:
- Wool: 3.0 ounces/ 85 grams natural white merino wool roving/tops (18-23 micron)
- 3.0 ounces/ 85 grams total coloured merino wool roving/tops (18-23 micron), in a combination of colours. Some of this will be used to make prefelt, and some can be used on your vessel. Grey wools look really nice coming through the white paper, so consider having 2 ounces (56grams) in grey and 1 ounce ( 28grams) of coloured wools to make up the 3.0 ounces/ 85 grams total
- Bubblewrap: 2 pieces between 18″-24″ (45cm-60cm) square
- Resist Material: Laminate floor underlay is best, but two pieces of bubblewrap, taped together can work also.
- Old towel
- Basin for water
- Ball brause or other tool for wetting out
- Soap (I use a natural dish soap or natural liquid dish detergent but whatever soap you prefer will work well)
- white vinegar for final rinsing ( you will only need a few tablespoons)
- 24” (60cm) pipe, dowel or pool noodle. I like to use a length of PVC piping that is between 1″ and 1.5″ (2.5-3.8cm) in diameter.
- Scissors for Paper
- Knitting needle, chopstick or paintbrush
- Permanent marker such as the Sakura Identipen, Sharpie markers.
- 1-2 balloons: Round and from 9″(22cm) to 11″ (28cm) would be ideal.
Please do email me if you have any questions about any of the materials here!