Glad you appreciate it! It’s so much work!

Yay! Glad you found the videos :) Thabks for subscribing, Keep it small, thin, fun and simple ;)

I had paused selling knitwear in my shop but I am preparing quite a few knitted items for the future. I could definitely make you one if you message me through Instagram or Etsy @muffsmerino

I believe I attempted a glue gun early on and had issues with it drying too fast before I could place the sole. Sometimes if it wasn’t placed well I will reposition it. If you have a solid placement method in place, I’m sure the glue gun would work well :)

So so glad to hear! Thank you for sharing :) I’ve been getting great feedback on the dye videos lately so I’m feeling very encouraged.

I add it once the pot is quite hot! I only add half the amount. Then I add the rest 15 min later, for more even dye results! White vinegar Approx 50ml per 100g Half it for pastels, double it for darks :)

Thank you and so glad to hear! If you have any questions during the process, feel free to get in touch :)

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Yes you can make it thick, like a wool felt ball, it is very thick. It may require more vigourous felting and fulling work. If it doesn't need to look pretty, or be a particular shape or size, it can be fully felted in a washing machine or dryer. You can buy pre-made thick sheets called "wool bats" particularly for the purpose of making thick felt. You can layer them, felt them, then finish it by hand if you're strong, or use washing machine at 10, 15 intervals to shrink to appropriate sizing.

An old hat size cannot be felted larger, if the wool is already felted, it won’t take new wool additions, it won’t grab or stick once it’s felted. Depending on the type of wool hat, if it’s hand felted and somewhat porous, it may be possible to cut it and felt the edges. Especially if it’s 100% wool,

Oh so glad to hear!!!

Great question. It’s the type of dye that determines the setting or bonding method. Jacquard Dye-Na-Flow for painting on fabric, definitely going to try it. Fibre reactive dyes are popular for cotton, but still need heat setting for wool. Natural dyes can set cold.

haha, glad I could make you laugh :)

Thank you so much. Your comment and all the comments mean a lot to me. Always encouraging. Definitely more to come :)

It's so cool isn't it! I would love to see more artist artwork using this technique! I can imagine all the colours, spirals, shapes, layers one could create!

Thanks! Glad you like it :)

I made the video based on my studio classes, so all the information is there, but please feel free to ask any questions you might have during the process :)

@ thank you! I was meaning to make a natural/red combo but the red roving isn’t wool so it never felted to the natural wool (it’s good for needle felting though). I ended up using some green/blue/yellow combo I had from the last time and hubby is loving his new slippers which came out better than last time thanks to your guidance. All that’s left is to sew some leather soles but I’ve been busy with Xmas presents. I don’t make slippers heavier than 100 grams because we live in Mexico and it doesn’t get very cold. Thank you again for your videos.

@@katiavera2086 Oh hello all the way to Mexico! Oh yes my experience in felting lightweight slippers is immense haha. I first started off wanting to make them out of Merino wool with all the pretty hand dyed fibres. I added silk inside to reinforce them. It is also much easier to make lightweight slippers. I found mine to pill holes more quickly though. How are yours holding up? When I began felting, I felted with all kinds of different fibres I found, some felted and some didn't. It's defiantly part of the learners felting experience haha.

@ the first slippers I made held up fine for a couple of years and then I bought wool felt and put an additional inner sole in all of them and then felted additional wool onto the holes that formed after being worn a lot. I had originally put cork soles and that has worn out too so hubby put a new cork sole on his. The ones that had the most wear and tear were my youngest son’s because his feet grew a couple of centimeters after I had made them so we felted more wool and converted them into slip ons 😬 by cutting the back of the heel. I’m sure he’ll request new ones when he sees his father’s this Christmas. I’ve only worked with lambswool roving bought from Michaels, and some lightly spun wool yarn that I had to unspin in order to make the slippers.

I have kept my dye solution in containers for way too long haha. I have some that are a year old. They don't exhaust as much as the new solutions do. 25% less exhaustion I would say, after one year, or, the dye dye powder themselves, I have some that area really old, its the similar.. approx 25% less exhaustion. In particular fluorescent fuchsia.

Thank you! Glad you appreciated it :)

It's a great way to add beads to wool felt! It does require the right type of sheer fabric that wont burrow holes while being felted :) Definitely give it a try, it is so much fun to do! Especially placing the beads is so relaxing :)

The felt can be placed in a warm soapy bath, gently hand washed. Set to dry in the sun or shade. Once it is dry, it cleans up well with a light razor shave. Shave the pilling off. A lot of the dirt or coffee stains will land on the fuzzy bits and you can simply shave them off.

@@muffsmerino thank you for the reply!

Thank you for your lovely comment! So encouraging to hear. Glad you liked it :)

So glad to hear!

That's a great trip! What does it do exactly? I haven't watched my own video in a while - for referencing. I am going to look it up. Pastel fluorescence can be challenging.I made a beautiful coral shade using fluorescent fuchsia and brilliant yellow. Try .1g Brilliant Yellow and .05 fluorescent fuchsia... as a starting point.

@@muffsmerino it slows down the dying process so all colours strike yarn at the same time resulting in even dye bath and more solid colour way... hope that helps you out 😁

@@markrainey3268 This is great news! Thank you so much. I will definitely be trying this out :) My struggles may be over.

Thank you for sharing, that is so kind of you to say! Glad to know the information is helpful :)

@@simonmilburn4879 Definitely buy in your size (snug fit) or one size up (sock wearing). The finished slipper will be finished and set to fit the shoe last size. If you want to wear thick socks, get one size up. If you like a lot of space, I recommend getting a larger size. If you’re selling or gifting slippers, I recommend making them one size up always.

Glad you liked it! I’ve decided I will do an edge video so look out for that. For the edges, I usually trim them smooth close to the end. I add soap and hot water and agitate the edges until they are perfect. The longer you felt or full them, the smoother they will be. It can be very challenging to smooth thin felt edges. Four layers min makes for a nice smooth edge.

Thank you! Glad you like them :)

Thank you so much Ari. Did this video help at all? I think what I will do is video the actual process as well, the calculations, placing the dye, dyeing the yarn. I find this all very difficult to film but will try my best. I think a video visual would be helpful. I will add more calculation videos in time. Then hopefully there won’t be any information missed!

@@tools4ewebycarolhowe496 Thank you! Glad you liked it :)

@@muffsmerino I have done a bit of felting and really love the process. You are thorough in explaining the stages, which I appreciate very much.

@@marisolmeza9464 So great to hear!

@@Traderjoe Yes I use hot or boiling at the end to help shrink “full” them further. It helps open up the fibres and provides more space for shrinkage. Many commercial felted clogs are finished by placing them into a hot washing type machine to shrink them even further. This way they are much stronger, stiffer and long lasting.

Thank you! So glad you like it :)

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@@traceytowner176 Awe thank you!!

I'm demonstrating felt for a small Texas Christmas show. I'm going to make this to wear. It definitely looks doable! NEED the template. Thank you!!

@@cammiebeierle6111 Oh that sounds fun! I recently listed the template in my Etsy shop. Would you be interested in testing the template and providing feedback? I can send it to you :) let me know. Lori

@@muffsmerino yes.

@@neonviolent So great to hear! Thank you :)

Yay! Thank you Patty. Glad to hear there are still keen crafters watching ;)

Glad you like it, thank you for watching and commenting. Always encouraging :)

Cute! Welcome to the world of alpaca ownership :) My neighbour has 3 Alpacas! The terminology for a ‘batch’ of fibre depends on the stage of processing. If the fibre has been cleaned and prepared for spinning, it’s referred to as ‘roving’ or ‘top'. If it’s just been shorn and minimally cleaned, it might still be called ‘raw’ or ‘skirted’ fibre. You can work with skirted fibre, but keep in mind that unwashed fibre may contain dirt, grease, or lanolin, which can affect how it felts, or dyes. I recommend cleaning it first to get the oil out! On the other hand because we are felting it with soap and water, the oil may come out while being felted. However it may cause a dirty oily mess! If unsure, test and experiment with small amounts :)

@@ER-oo6vs ok great to know. I will be sure to include it on the video, or I will keep it a seperate topic. Might be a good idea actually. Break it all down even more into bite size bits. Yes, good point. The landscape dyes have the citric acid. They would be nice to learn with. Maybe easier, less chance of using too much dye too! Which I had trouble with when I started…

@@beatrizfernandez6128 Gotta keep it interesting after all lol :) glad you liked it.

@@tools4ewebycarolhowe496 So glad I can inspire!!!

@@erintroxler9851 Thanks Ari! Hopefully I can cover every detail :) and inspire

I am making a full felt hat video very soon. I will have to test the amounts after I make the final hat. The shrinkage will also be determined in the video! Check back soon :)

Thank you Ari! So good to hear :)

Thank you, glad you like it!

Oh thank you so much! Your comments are much appreciated. Very encouraging to hear :)

Thank you!! 😊 I’m so glad I’m back. Will definitely be keeping up the momentum the best I can. More to come.

Yes made from wool roving :) carded wool works best for crisp cut outs!