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.

You will also need some materials for your independent project. Your projects will all vary, depending on your particular interest in feltmaking, so I can’t offer a complete list of materials for this part of the class. We can talk about what you might need to work on a project you have in mind, during the class, in the online classroom.

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)