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WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?
Youâve been a felt maker for some years now, but âŚ
We start wet felting because weâre fascinated by the material and the possibilities of creating all sorts of things, from wearables to sculpture â¨đŤÂ
We see what others are doing, so we dream of what weâd like to create. But, letâs face it, wool can be stubborn, and the initial phases arenât easy.Â
We try to implement whatâs on our mind and quickly realize there are details that escape us. We may recognize that weâre lacking some technical skills, our edges are always wavy, our squares arenât square, and we never quite get the right shrinkage. Yet, we donât really know why⌠đÂ
Weâve all been there. Itâs that annoying phase of trial and error. While some of us persevere until we get to the other side, others give up and think âthis is just not for meâ.Â
What Iâd like to tell you is that it really doesnât have to be that hard (and itâs not you!). There are techniques you can learn which will take you to success a lot more quickly.
In FROM FIBER TO FLAWLESS FINISH IN 7 DAYS, Iâll sh...
Itâs finally here, the new format Iâve been mentioning for some time!
So, what is it exactly? If youâve been following my blog or Instagram account, youâve heard about THE DODO HUB for sure. Chances are you're curious about TDH and youâd like to know more about it.
Since itâs a one-year program, it may be kind of difficult to imagine how it works. So, this is where the new format comes in.
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Itâs called FROM FIBER TO FLAWLESS FINISH IN 7 DAYS and itâs an intensive one-week training, that is also part of the first module of THE DODO HUB.
You get an exclusive sneak peek into my one-year signature program, while, at the same time:
So, you may be asking yourself if this is just an intro to THE DODO HUB or if youâll be making any pieces during this training. And the answer to your question is YE...
Like everybody else, when I first started wet felting, I didnât have a style or a voice. I wasnât even thinking about having one. I was just trying to figure out how I could make the pieces I saw others do and, above all, understand how wool behaves.
If thatâs where you are right now, know that everyone goes through that phase. And, if youâre a bit further, starting to feel the desire to have your own style, to create work that other people recognize as being yours, know that itâs a phase as well. So, no matter which phase youâre in, itâs all ok.
We donât start with a style. We develop one. And developing your own felting voice is a journey. Like any creative path, it evolves through different phases. Some of them are exciting and others are confusing. But all of them are necessary.
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Phase #1: Imitation AKA learning by following
Aside from artists who were already working with other media and then decide to bring a new medium, wet felt, into their already existing style, this is ...
Is there anything more discussed in wet felting than how to get the shrinkage you want? I donât think so. And itâs kind of obvious, isnât it? I mean, if wool felts by shrinking, we need to know how much itâll shrink. Right?
The problem is so many factors influence shrinkage. So, it can all feel overwhelming, especially if you donât have much experience in wet felting yet.
But you wonât feel overwhelmed if you stick to a couple of principles (that are the same every time) and you do something you may be resisting: you make a sample đ
You may think thereâs no need to make one, because youâre trusting some myths that are common on the internet. Letâs have a look at a few of them.
Myth #1: If you use the same wool (breed), your shrinkage rate will always be the same.
Does an 18-micron Merino wool top shrink the same as a 21-micron Merino wool top? Does an 18-micron Merino wool top shrink the same as an 18-micron Merino wool batt, do you think? The answer to both questions is NO.
The s...
In the last couple of weeks, Iâve been making big pre-felt sheets for a piece Iâm working on. And every single one of them has given me problems felting.
This can happen for several reasons. It either has something to do with the amount of soap or water, or with the temperature. When this happens, something chemical is off. So, the process stops.
But, in the end, itâs not so important to know the exact reason for this to occur. The important thing is to know how to solve it, so that you can go on with the felting.
Along the years, Iâve learnt that the solution is to change something. Depending on what Iâm making, and on which stage the piece is in, I can opt for a couple of different strategies.
Iâm sure you can resonate with what Iâm talking about. See if you can recognize this scenario (or a similar one).
I laid out my wool, added water and soap, and gave it a quick rub. And I started rolling straight away. After rolling for a long time (like over half an hour), nothing seemed...
This is a question I know youâre asking yourself: Is the Baby Special Edition worth it?
Thatâs, of course, something only you can decide. But skimming through the class description will only give you a general idea. So, Iâve made a video to show you exactly whatâs inside the âbaby packageâ.
Itâs divided into 4 parts: Â
Part 1 includes the step-by-step video instructions, that walk you through all you need to know to felt your baby's jacket in 3 design variations and 3 sizes to keep up with your babyâs growth. Youâll get:
In Part 2 you get the step-by-step video instructions showing you how to make a baby hat in 6 sizes that you can change in color and shape to create different designs. Youâll get:
Today Iâm bringing you something special, the Baby Special Edition.
Usually, you can only get these classes separately.
Now, for a limited time, Iâm combining the Sweet Baby Jacket & Daisy Baby Hat with the Comfy Baby Booties & Tiny Baby Mittens in one package. In other words, you get 2 for the price of 1.
If youâre interested in felting baby items as gifts for family members, friends or to sell, this Baby Special Edition is for you.
So you had a look at the program, and now youâre thinking âYes, one technique a month. But what do we really felt inside THE DODO HUB?â
I get that it may not be totally clear to you, so let me help you with that.
First, above there's a short video of some of the beautiful pieces made by the participants in the first months of THE DODO HUB to show you what youâll be working on.
I want you to feel supported and that youâre in the right place, no matter where you are on your felting journey. So, THE DODO HUB adapts to the students and not the other way around.
Let me show you how, based on the example of module #1, Geometric Patterns. Itâs planned like this:
You can approach this module (or any other module) any way you want:
If youâve been waiting to enroll in THE DODO HUB, Iâve got good news! The registration is open as of now.
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Are you new to the DODO world, and not sure what THE DODO HUB is?
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But thereâs much more to THE DODO HUB. Have a look at this page to get all the details. And, as always, Iâm here to answer any questions you may have. Just send me an email and let me know how I can help.
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