Felting Over the Edge :: Online – Materials List

This materials list includes everything you need to construct a beautiful resource library of samples, one for each technique plus two in the multiple layered edgings.

Fibres and materials:

12 ounces/340 grams fine merino wool roving in one colour.

1.0 metres (yards) silk gauze (tissue silk), black, 3-4 momme weight, any width

1.0 ounce/  28 grams wool locks- teeswater, BFL, Gotland, mohair

Embellishment materials below:  Pick a set of bright colours that contrast with your main wool colour. Work with a colour family, like blue/green/purple, or red/pink/orange, or earth tones…or any combination that you love.  Use this colour selection for all of your embellishment materials below:

3 squares prefelt (12-15 inches- 30-40cm) in different but co-ordinating colours, or using  1.5 ounces of merino roving you can make your own (instructions provided)

1.0 yards (metres) silk habotai/china silk/silk paj, 5 momme weight, in your main embellishment colour

0.5 yards (metres) total silk paj/china silk/silk habotai, 5 momme weight, These can be in a combination of pieces, in any size, adding up to a total of roughly 0.5 yards (metres). Try to have pieces in three colours, that are at least 4inchs (10cm) by 6inches  (15cm).

1 ounce (25 grams) each of 3 colours fine merino wool roving (tops),  that are in strong contrast to your wool colour selection.

10-12 felt balls ( about 3/4 inch diameter) or 2 ounces of wool roving to make your own ( instructions provided)

3-4 yards/ metres craft ribbon

10 yards/ metres wool yarn, dk- aran weight, non superwash, or hand wash only

2-3 yards/ metres pencil rovings

Tools and Hardware

Bubble Wrap: 2 pieces each 12 inches (30cm) square (these are for our samples, you may need additional  different sizes for your projects)

Materials to use as resists:

2 pieces 8 x 12 inches (20cm x 30cm)  laminate floor underlay, plastic sheeting, or bubble wrap can all work.

2 pieces 12 x 12 inches (30cm x 30cm) plastic sheeting, or bubble wrap

Measuring tape                                       Pen/pencil

Scissors                                                     Drawing Book, notepad

natural dishsoap (liquid)                     Small bucket/container for water

Old towel                                                  PVC Pipe/Dowel ( 12-24 inches, 30-60cm long)