One of those wet felting projects that I want to try is cobweb style felt. For a while now, I have been admiring the beautiful delicacy of cobweb felt. It is light and lacy in nature and looks like a wonderful style for a Spring scarf or shawl. I also think that cobweb style felt has the potential for creating an intriguing art piece. I must admit that the process and nature of handmade cobweb felt do intimidate me a bit - it appears so very fragile! It will probably take me several tries to get to the consistency and look that I want, but others' results that I've seen are exquisite. Perhaps by the time that I am feeling fully myself again and energized for wet felting, I will have the patience and courage to attempt a cobweb felt project. Until then, I have been browsing the internet for inspiration. I'm in awe and admiration of my talented fellow feltmakers.


I admit that these two examples are very high expectations to live up to when trying to create cobweb felt for the first time, but I just had to share with you. They are both fine examples of what is possible with this style of wet felting. Until my energy is back to normal, I will continue to look at beautiful examples like these on the internet for inspiration. Eventually, I will give the process a try myself and hopefully have some photos of my creations to show you.
If you'd like to create cobweb felt, here are some online resources:
Cobweb Felt by Jill Gully of Outback Fibers
Information about Cobweb Felt on the Feltmaker's List by Pat Spark
Can't wait to see your results-the pictures you posted make me want to try it too. I'll be back to follow your links.
ReplyDeleteooh these are lovely examples of cobweb felt!
ReplyDeletei've tried it a couple of times now - once for a scarf which didn't turn out very cobwebby!
and then once for an overlay for a painting that my other half was doing and this turned out much better, it's difficult to start with though as i found it hard to think 'thin' rather than layers of thick felt.
good luck, you'll really enjoy it, look forward to seeing your pics :)
That style of felting is truly beautiful and full (pun intended?) of possibilities...BUT please realize that you are in the ultimate process of creation right now and give yourself a little break ;)
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