Saturday, March 21, 2015

Six Things To Keep In Mind When Making Felted Vessels

By Lelia Hall


Even though it is fun to do art projects, there are certain preparations that need to be made so that one could do the best job possible. This is also true when making felted vessels. Here is a look at six things to remember when making these art pieces especially when one is using the wet technique.

The amount of time that one has should be taken into consideration when doing felting. If a person does not have enough time and decides to do this type of work, things might not turn out the way they want it to. So setting aside as much time as needed is very important so that one will not feel they need to hurry to get things done.

One should also give themselves lots of room to work. Anything that is not waterproof should be moved out of the way if one is using wet felting. Even though one might try to use care when working, there is always the possibility that something could get wet. So a clear space is important not just for the wet technique, but for any technique that one might use just to be safe.

If a person wants to make a vessel, it is important to have the right type of resist. This is what will create the hollow part of the container that one decides to make. Different resists creates different result and can be flat or three dimensional in shape. This also means that one should be aware of the materials needed for the techniques that will be used.

Also, having all of the right materials for the project at hand is a good idea so that everything can go as smoothly as possible. This means having all the supplies needed for using the wet technique or the needle technique of felting. This includes materials needed for the type of vessel that one wants to make and the colors to be used.

It is also important to be comfortable when having to work for a few hours. Some individuals like to do relaxing things like lighting candles or listening to music while they work. The lighting in a room is also important not only because one wants to see what they are doing, but it also helps to make things brighter and cheerful.

Clothing is also important when one is working due to the types of materials and tools that are used in felting. If one is wearing jewelry that could snag at anything like plastic or wool, it is important to remove them. If one is worried about protecting their clothing when using the wet technique, then an apron should be worn in case there are any spills or splashes taking place.

Another tip to keep in mind is that one needs to just have fun with their work. Sometimes things might not always turn out as plan due to a number of reasons that one is not prepared for. At the same time, a person can do all the right things and still not achieve what they desire. This does not mean that one has failed, it is simply the way art is created.




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