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What are raw felt fibers?
Raw Felt Fibers would most likely refer to wool roving, a wool which is cleaned, carded, and dyed. These are then used for making actual felt, needle felting or wet felting, Hope this helps Andie- www.feltandcraft.com
Can you needle felt with a sewing needle?
No, you cannot effectively needle felt with a sewing needle. Needle felting requires a special barbed needle designed to tangle and mat the fibers together, while a standard sewing needle is smooth and not suitable for this purpose. Using a sewing needle will not produce the desired felting effect and could damage the wool fibers. For successful needle felting, it's essential to use the correct type of felting needle.
What does wool batts do?
Wool batts are sheets of carded wool fibers that are commonly used in quilting, crafting, and insulation. They provide warmth and softness, making them ideal for blankets and clothing. Additionally, wool batts are naturally breathable and moisture-wicking, helping to regulate temperature. They can also be used for felting projects, as the fibers can easily mat together when agitated.
How is the felting needle used?
Felting needles are made of steel and have barbed blades. The barbs catch the fibers and tangle them together as the needles pierce in an out of the wool or fibers. The more times the needles pierce the fiber, the more dense the fiber becomes. Felting needles are used in industrial felting machines that hold thousands of needles to make flat sheets of felt used for many purposes - the felt liner in the trunk of your car was made on an industrial felting machine. Felting needles are also used for fiber arts. Single felting needles are used to sculpt three dimensional figures and also flat needle felted tapestries.
Is a wool jacket warmer than a ski parka?
It will depend on the kind of wool used, and the method of felting and or boiling used on the wool to make the fabric. Ski parkas are built for active wear and can be warmer than wool jackets if they have special high tech fibers and construction.
Where do you buy felting wool the type that you can use for needle felting?
Nearly any type of wool can be needle felted but certain types work better than others. Wool in batting form (sheets of wool that resembles quilt batting) works the best for sculptural needle felting but it can be harder to find than wool for traditional felting or spinning - also known as roving or combed tops.I use Norwegian C1 Felting Batts for my Felt Alive Wool Sculptures. It felts very fast with a felting needle, it doesn't contain much vegetable matter and it doesn't show the holes from the felting needles. I love it because it is strong which allows my dolls to be very strong and flexible without the use of wire armatures.I find Norwegian C1 Felting Batts online from New England Felting Supply and in smaller quantities at Dream Felt.
What fiber has the most residual shrinkage potential?
Wool has the most residual shrinkage potential among fibers due to its unique structure and scales on the surface of the fibers. When wool is exposed to moisture and agitation, these scales can interlock, causing the fibers to shrink. This phenomenon, known as felting, can result in significant size reduction in wool garments if not properly cared for. Therefore, handling and washing wool items with care is essential to minimize shrinkage.
How are woven fabrics made?
by bonding or felting fibers together.
What are the different types of felting needles used in the process of needle felting?
The different types of felting needles used in needle felting are single, double, and triple needles. Each type has a different number of barbs, which help tangle and mat the fibers together during the felting process.
What yarns are best for felting?
For felting, you generally need to use natural fiber yarns. When you felt, you create a project and then wash it hot water to cause it to shrink and become thicker. Cottons or wools are traditionally what is used most in this process.
Can wool blazers be felted?
Felting is a process whereby wool is agitated in hot water and shrinks. Felting is more common with knitted garments than with the woven fabric that is used to fabricate a wool blazer. Yes, you could agitate a blazer, but your results would be unpredictable. You could destroy the garment.
What is felt?
Felt is a non-woven material that is produced by matting, condensing and pressing fibres. While some types of felt are very soft and some are tough enough to form construction materials. Felt can be any colour and made into any size.
