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Saturday 21 March 2015

Six Things To Remember When Making Felted Vessels

By Lelia Hall


Even though it is fun to do art projects, there are certain preparations that need to be made so that one could do the best job possible. This is also true when making felted vessels. Here is a look at six things to remember when making these art pieces especially when one is using the wet technique.

When it comes to felting, it is important to set aside as much time as possible. If a person has a project they want to do, but they have an appointment with the doctor in an hour, they would have to rush what they are doing. This can create a number of issue that one might not expect if they are trying to do things in a specific time frame. So it is important not to feel rushed.

In addition to having enough time to work, one should also clear the space they want to use to do their craft. This is especially true when using a method called wet felting. This method uses lots of water and some liquid soap to help the wool fasten together. Having too many things on a working space can create accidents and spills on things that one might not want to get wet.

If a person wants to make a vessel, it is important to have the right type of resist. This is what will create the hollow part of the container that one decides to make. Different resists creates different result and can be flat or three dimensional in shape. This also means that one should be aware of the materials needed for the techniques that will be used.

There are a number of other materials that are used in felting. A person should make sure and gather everything they need before they begin to work. If everything is not in place this will cause a person to waste unnecessary time finding something that they need. There is more than enough time that will be taken when one begins to work.

Comfort is also important when working on an art project that will take a long time. So make sure that the lighting is good enough so that everything can be seen clearly. The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough to work in as well, so it should not be too hot or too cold. Some people like to add extra touches to their working area like burning incense or lighting special candles to make things a little more pleasant.

Clothing is also important when one is working due to the types of materials and tools that are used in felting. If one is wearing jewelry that could snag at anything like plastic or wool, it is important to remove them. If one is worried about protecting their clothing when using the wet technique, then an apron should be worn in case there are any spills or splashes taking place.

One should also remember that nothing will necessarily come out as perfect as one will want it to be. This does not mean that the method used is wrong or that things were done in the wrong way. Sometimes the making of art is not as predictable as one might expect. So it is best to just enjoy the process and expect the unexpected.




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