Nuno felting tutorial - felt along with me!

[@jeaniet9949]

Thank you for sharing this very comprehensive and instructional video. Although I have wet and nuno felted before your clear and down to earth approach is very refershing and relaxing. I have always used long fibre merino which I find challenging and so I've been inspired to buy some short fibre merino. (I actually found a UK seller too) I can't wait to try it out. Very impressed by what you produced with a heavier weight silk. And how you are so calm throughout ( i have a tendency to panic when things are going the way I want them too )

[@clasheen]

You're so welcome Jeanie, I'm delighted that you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. As well as technique, my intent was to share that nuno felting is a time consuming but rewarding process. I honestly think that without seeing everything in real time it's difficult to understand how long it actually takes! In relation to panicking when things don't go to plan, almost nothing is impossible to rectify but I also think that we can be very hard on ourselves. I've a simple felt bead tutorial and when I have a disaster in the studio, we all do at times, I cut the felt up and make some beads! Here's the link for you in case you haven't seen it already. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZy6iHRmaL-rm6c

[@jeaniet9949]

@@clasheen Thank you - that's something I do need to watch!

[@user-je7pp2wg3m]

Can't believe you are giving so much information away for free. Thank you for your generosity. You are a better teacher than many workshops I have paid for

[@clasheen]

Wow, thank you!

[@scarfitupnc]

Dear Nicola! How awesome of you to provide this tutorial from beginning to end. I am NOT a novice felter, but I always find it so interesting to see how others do it. And I've learned from each instructor new ways of approaching a project. What I find so fascinating is that there are probably as many ways to accomplish nuno felting as there are felters; NO way is right or wrong. They ALL work! It took me a long time to understand this, at first finding all the info on the subject so confusing. Thank you for adding to my knowledge!

[@clasheen]

Dear Louise, you are so correct. There are many, many different ways to arrive at the same outcome when felting and I think half the fun is identifying which ways we prefer ourselves!!! None are 'wrong' but some are definitely easier than others!

[@marieeaton-smith5168]

That was brilliant, I loved watching how you do something from start to finish, I find that this is very rare with many tutorials. It is wonderful getting extra tips along the way, along with what works and what does not work for you, and ultimately for us too. I really enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@clasheen]

You're so welcome Marie. I wasn't sure if people would be bored because I didn't speed up any of the footage but your comment (and some others) reassures me that longer tutorials have their place on KZbin too! Thanks. Next on the agenda will be recording a simple felt vessel.....

[@PAGE4390]

This was so labor intensive for you to do and upload but WOW it was very helpful. By having the details in real time just re-enforces I wasn't doing enough rolling and throwing. Over and out from Denver!

[@clasheen]

Thanks so much for your feedback! I was a little concerned that people might find the video too long winded but without seeing the complete process in real time from start to finish it’s not so easy to understand how long it actually takes. Now you know how long a small scarf takes just scale it up for a bigger project.

[@joaneeo1190]

You are an excellent instructor- thank you

[@clasheen]

You are so welcome!

[@madalenagomes3146]

Thank you,it,s the first time i see her. I live in Lisbon and now i started felting.

[@clasheen]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@user-inharmony]

Thank you ❤

[@marilynrutledge2735]

Such a great tutorial Nicola. < Thank you so much for sharing your valuable time and knowledge with us all once again, you are such an amazing and very talented tutor. Very much appreciated, thanks again. xx

[@clasheen]

Wow Marilyn, you are very welcome and thanks so much for your lovely comment!

[@lisajarvis3820]

😮❤❤❤❤❤ I have never seen this form of felting before and now I “must” give this a go!!❤❤❤❤❤😮

[@clasheen]

Great to hear Lisa, you will have a ball!! ❤❤

[@AyşeAycanAkyel]

Thank you very very much ı am new beginner but ı learn a lof things from you you are a good teacher again thank you love from Turkey Antalya

[@clasheen]

You're very welcome. Greetings back to Turkey from Ireland!

[@finolafinn6002]

A wonderful detailed tutorial. Looking forward to trying out a piece. Thank you so much . Your generosity in sharing all your skill and tips is so much appreciated. You are the best online demonstration. Thank you so much

[@clasheen]

You are so welcome! And thank you for the lovely compliments

[@christinewelch1162]

This is my first watch of wet felting and am loving it. I am a mat / rug hooker and love fibers. Can’t wait to get supplies and try this technique. Thank you for a very complete tutorial!!

[@clasheen]

My pleasure Christine, I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@maureenlocke-maclean9016]

Wonderfull attention to detail. Result quality product

[@clasheen]

Glad you like it! Thanks so much

[@gracielamorandi4565]

Gracias por compartir sus conocimientos. Very grateful , from Argentina.

[@clasheen]

You're very welcome!

[@anajulian1002]

I love this tutorial. I have a better understanding, and I am not afraid to try it. I just finished the 1st flat felting piece with your beginner tutorial. Thank you. Please keep teaching!!!

[@clasheen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lynnhanson2975]

Appreciate every moment of these sessions Thank You

[@clasheen]

My pleasure Lynn! Thank you for the lovely comment

[@queensweet5900]

Nice 👍..thanks for tutorial...Tho if possible would like video close up shots of materials..🙂 enjoying the fabric textiles experience and seeing all products all processes better

[@clasheen]

Check out my full wet felting playlist as there are other videos showing the materials in much more detail.

[@anajulian1002]

Gorgeous 😍

[@clasheen]

Thank you! 😊

[@kathytreffert3122]

So interesting!!!! You are a fabulous tescher Thank you so much

[@clasheen]

You are so welcome! Thank you for the lovely compliment!

[@marycarrion6526]

What a great tutorial. Can't wait to try! Thank you so much.

[@clasheen]

You are so welcome. Happy felting!

[@denisemitchell2498]

Very helpful demo! I’ve nuno felted a couple of projects without much satisfaction. You have taught me it takes a lot of patience and I need to slow down. Your tips and advice were very valuable. Now I think it’s time to try nuno felting again.

[@clasheen]

You are so welcome Denise. Take your time and enjoy your next nuno felting projects!

[@FeliciaAaron]

Nicola, I have only recently discovered your videos and have watched quite a few and simply love your style and process! I currently 2D needle felt and have wet felted before, but haven't nuno felted before, so I have been watching all the vids I can, which is how I came upon your KZbin channel. I agree with your "simple" technique especially for someone like me who hasn't nuno felted before...no need to overwhelm! LOL What I was encouraged by was that you used wool batt. I have been encouraged to only use tops and seeing you use yours, while thinning it out, really showed me that you could in fact use the batt (I have more batt than tops in my stash) and not JUST tops! Your finished product was beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@clasheen]

You’re so welcome Felicia and I hope that you will now try nuno felting for yourself! Batts are so beautiful to work with. I don’t always demonstrate with them because many people have easier access to tops/roving but batts are definitely my favourite. Peeling them into thinner layers and strips leads to better quality felt rather than laying out thick chunks. Have fun!

[@FeliciaAaron]

@@clasheen you're so kind to respond. Thank you for the further incentive!! I can't wait to get started!! I look forward to watching more of you lovey videos!

[@elianacardoso6454]

me encantó 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@clasheen]

Gracias Eliana!

[@christinelubanski9880]

Thank you Nicola, this was wonderful to watch the full process of nuno felting. It’s such a creatively process and the end product is so lightweight and warm, not to mention, colorful and texturized. A friend and I nuno felted a smaller silk scarf yesterday, using wool and silk embellishments. It merged together very well. I’m wondering if the protein fibers, wool and silk may blend together better rather than protein and cellulose( linen)? It’s all about experimenting to see what works… I love watching your videos, so thanks once again. Christine in Australia 🌼

[@clasheen]

Hi Christine, it's nice to think of you and your friend nuno felting together yesterday and enjoying your results and the process! You can use any fabric that you like but silk and cotton gauze are my personal favourites. Silk gives more texture and cotton a flatter surface but many fabrics will work. If you choose linen just be sure it's a light weave, the same with any cellulose fabric. An open weave like gauze or cheesecloth works beautifully but the heavier the fabric and closer the weave the clumpier and heavy your finished nuno felt will be.

[@christinarobinson9762]

Thanks very much. 😀

[@clasheen]

You're welcome 😊

[@rachelhill6919]

hi Nicola! I stumbled on you 3 years ago and have been into wet felting ever since. Sculptures is what I tend to focus on but I decided to make a scarf yesterday and it did not turn out cute. It was thin, dimensionless, and stiff. I came here thinking maybe nuno felting is the route I should take, but as you said at the beginning of the vid-should start with a thinner silk canvas. So I'm still feeling stuck on how to create a nice, thick scarf. Should I still nuno felt and if so how do I achieve thickness. Any advice would be appreciated.! Super grateful for your videos. You're extremely talented and inspiring.

[@clasheen]

Hi Rachel, it sounds as if you would like to achieve a winter weight scarf. In this case, there is no need to use the nuno felting process. I think that two fine layers of wool (plus any optional embellishments) should do the trick. The secret is to lay out your fibre finely, quite a large size of layout, one layer vertical and one horizontal. Then felt very well so that there is no shrinkage left. This should give you a nice winter weight scarf that is still flexible! Good luck.

[@rachelhill6919]

@@clasheenok, I’ll give this a go. Thanks!

[@valeriewoodmansey7107]

Thank you Nicola. I’m always learning..I was wonder if you ever experience back problems due to the height of your table?

[@clasheen]

Hi Valerie, I'm tall and prefer working on regular height tables. I do have a selection of table risers so when I teach face to face others have the option of raising them to suit.

[@patriciawenderdel7623]

Thank you! I’ m really new in this field. My question is about if this proyect could be have been made in both sides of the silk. Somehow I imagine that the embeded fibres from both sides should give a parallel ending. Couldn’ t be?

[@clasheen]

Hi Patricia, yes, you could have fibre on both sides of the silk fabric, but, it will be less flexible and I prefer the silk side without the wool!

[@rozemarijngoedhart6756]

Halfway watching this beautiful tutorial..Question for you is if it is possible to felt through satin ore chiffon silk made from polyester? For me it would be a cheaper way to practise before i go for the real and better materials.

[@clasheen]

Absolutely. Just take your time and you will be able to felt through polyester but I would advise you to choose a lightweight fabric. The biggest difference is that it won't feel nice, it will feel a lot stiffer after you have felted it and it may also be a little more difficult to work with. Not impossible though so have fun and give it a try!

[@Crochet1derful]

Would it have helped the linen accent fiber attach if you had added a very thin layer of the purple fiber over top prior to the rolling and felting process? Not enough to hide the linen, more a light haze perhaps with more of the "holes" like the initial layer of purple to let parts of the strands show through.

[@clasheen]

Yes, I could have done that but personally, prefer not to!

[@user-je7pp2wg3m]

Thank you for your clear directions. If I was to use a sander at any point, where would it fit in in this process. At what point would you do it?

[@clasheen]

If you wanted to use a sander you could do so right from the beginning of the felting process

[@Joane202]

Avez vous des conseils ou y a t’il des précautions à prendre quand vous devez faire un morceau en plus d’un jour? Vos explications sont très claires et m’aide beaucoup même si je ne suis pas très bonne en anglais. Les images parlent d’elles mêmes. Merci 🙏

[@clasheen]

Désolé pour ma réponse très lente ! Il n’y a aucun problème à prendre des jours, voire des mois, pour sentir une seule pièce. Couvrez-le simplement ou enroulez-le dans du papier bulle si vous l'avez déjà disposé et tout ira bien. Si ce n'est pas déjà fait, assurez-vous qu'il n'y a pas beaucoup de vent qui pourrait perturber la fibre. S'il est mouillé et savonné, ne vous inquiétez pas s'il paraît brun et sale après quelques jours, ajoutez simplement plus d'eau lorsque vous recommencez à feutrer et cela disparaîtra.

[@Joane202]

@@clasheen Merci beaucoup pour la réponse. Avec le temps j’ai appris à laisser mon travail pour quelques jours pour le finir plus tard. Par contre, je le laisse sécher complètement car je trouve que le laisser humide dégage une mauvaise odeur. Merci encore et bonne journée

[@PAGE4390]

This is a great video. If I lay the wool about 2 inches away from the edge will I get a ruffle effect?

[@clasheen]

Yes although I'd only do so up to about three quarters of an inch! For the nicest wider ruffle I'd fold the silk back a few inches and then trap the outer edge with wool. Basically the wool needs to migrate through two layers of fabric when doing this. This will give you a nicer ruffle than laying out your wool 2" from the edge and gives a beautiful finish.

[@PAGE4390]

@@clasheen I will be at the Q & A today so I will listen then about nuno felting but will jump in once our call is over. I'm excited. Thanks

[@janhasiuk5332]

Wow, thank you for your information. Do you use real silk for the base scarf or can it be a synthetic fabric

[@clasheen]

Yes Jan, you nuno felt using a synthetic fabric but the results will be a lot stiffer and less pleasing to the touch than when you use silk. With nuno felting, the biggest ‘expense’ is your time, not your materials so if you are spending quite a bit of time making something I think it pays to make sure it feels and looks beautiful too! Does this make sense? On the other hand, if you wanted to nuno felt a wall hanging rather than a scarf using various different weights of synthetic fabric would lead to very interesting surface texture

[@janhasiuk5332]

@@clasheen Thank you Nicola. I really value and appreciate the time and sharing of your expertise with us. It is so generous!

[@anamonsalve3873]

Hola nicole consulta porqué no usaste una toalla para enrollar. Gracias

[@clasheen]

Hola Ana, porque busco textura al nuno fieltrar y no una superficie lisa y llana no uso la toalla!

[@katrinastadler7187]

Can I use fibre from recycled sari yarn as an embellishing fibre ? Supposedly it is silk

[@clasheen]

Yes Katrina, that should work well as an embellishing fibre

[@AyşeAycanAkyel]

What kind of fabric do you use.the white fabric

[@clasheen]

I"m sorry, I don't know what fabric you are asking about. In this video I felt with a coloured scarf!

[@AyşeAycanAkyel]

@@clasheen I asked about the fabric you laid over the colorful scarf. Is it tulle or a thicker fabric? Because I thought that the scarf and the way you weave it should not handle very delicate wool.

[@clasheen]

@@AyşeAycanAkyel The net that I used is a piece of old net curtain! I find that heavier nets are MUCH better than tulle, the light amount of wool fiber and embellishments doesn’t catch as much when the net is thicker.

[@AyşeAycanAkyel]

@@clasheen thank you very much🌻

[@Joane202]

Bonjour. Vos tutoriels sont très intéressant mais j’ai un problème récurrent et j’aimerais savoir comment le régler. Quand je feutre les couleurs déteignent et ça ne fait pas très beau. Y a t’il un truc pour éviter ce problème? Est ce qu’on peut feutrer avec de l’eau froide? Si je ne peux pas le finir en une journée, dois je le laisser sécher ou le conserver humide? Ou est le problème avec la décoloration? Merci infiniment et très bonne journée 😊

[@clasheen]

Est-ce les couleurs de votre laine qui, selon vous, s'estompent ou le tissu en soie ? Les couleurs se mélangent donc si vous utilisez plus d'une couleur de laine, cela pourrait être un problème, mais dans l'ensemble, les couleurs ne devraient pas s'estomper. Si vous voulez me donner plus d'informations, j'essaierai de vous donner une meilleure réponse! Je dois ajouter que souvent la soie indienne se décolore lors du feutrage, en particulier la soie rose et turquoise.

[@Joane202]

@@clasheen Bonjour. C’est la laine qui déteint. Je vois beaucoup de travaux de feutre avec multiple couleurs et j’aimerais faire pareil mais les couleurs foncés que j’utilise et qui sont teint chimiquement déteignent sur la laine blanche ou pale. Je travail sur de la scrim de soie mulberry qui est blanche ou très pâle la plupart du temps