Learn to Dye Fibers & Yarn
Interested in creating your own one of a kind fiber or yarn? Check these out - Ashford e-books that you can view, download or save.
Although Artfelt paper looks just like interfacing that dissolves in water, artfelt® Paper is quite different. This paper was specifically designed for this method of felting and is the only “dissolving” product available that will ONLY dissolve with boiling water, not simply water. This is very important distinction, as your piece needs to be wet to felt.
Measurements are approximate
Scarf size paper includes plastic sheet. 10 foot x 5 foot paper does not.
ArtFelt Instructions PDF File
Fun & Easy Project.
Kits include everything you need to make the project. Instruction. Corriedale wool, felting needle and pipe cleaner.
Does not include felting foam. Finished size: 17.5cm H x 17cm W
Needle felting is easy and quick with endless possibilities to create beautiful and unique flat and 3-D art forms.
This form of dry felting just needs fibre and felting needles. The needles are made from high quality carbon steel.
Felting Needles are high quality carbon steel. Sold in packs of 10.
Reverse Barb The barbs go the opposite direction which results in fiber being pulled out. This is useful to create a fluffy finish on well felted pieces.
Gauge: Triangular Coarse 32
Barbs on 3 sides. This is a sturdy needle good for working with course fibres and firmly attaching pieces. Not good for detail or a neat surface.
Gauge: Triangular medium 36
Barbs on 3 sides. A good needle for making the bulk of a 3D piece and again, attaching pieces well. Not good for any detail work.
Felting Molds: The Needle Felting Applique Molds can be used directly to your project or worked onto the mat to be joined for 3-Dimensional design and applique.
Use single needle felt needle to use.
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Needle Felting is easy! All it takes is a light punch.
Special needle points that interlace textile fibers.
Comes with fine needles for a wide range of fabrics. No thread or glue needed. Safety locking device.
This felting tool has 5 barb needles. The tool has a spring type action which allows the fibers to mesh with the base fabric.
Tool 8901 The Pen Style Needle Felting Tool allows application of small or delicate materials using one, two, or three needles. The tool can be adjusted to two length of needle sizes that can be used with the Needle Felting Molds (sold separately). The handle offers ease of use because of the "Pen Style" grip action. Easy replacement of thick and thin needles.
Needle Refills Includes 5 needles. Used to refill the Felting Needle Tool. Use fine needles for fine work. Heavy weight for larger area. Includes needle case.
Felt needles are very sharp. Use caution when using. Needle felt needles can break easily, especially at first when one is just learning how to felt. No warranty against breakage.
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Order the supplies needed to Nuno Felt a Scarf.
Using 100% silk Chiffon. Felt with merino or merino silk blended wool. Select your fibers below.
Nuno felting requires Silk chiffon base, 50g merino wool fibers (enough for one scarf) , soap, water, bubble wrap and a wood roller. Example a short broom handle, pie crust rolling pin or similar.
Free Step by step instructions available by PDF download. See link below
Great for Hand Dyed Fabrics and Yarns.
Synthrapol is a special detergent used to remove unattached excess dye from hand dyed fabrics. It also removes sizing from fabric prior to dyeing. It will allow even color when used in the dye bath.
Prewashing in Synthrapol helps remove impurities that can interfere with the dye and cause uneven dyeing.
Synthrapol as the afterwash keeps loose dye particles of dye in suspension so they don't stain other areas of the fabric or bleed.
(2 oz) of Synthrapol per full washing machine load for standard fabrics like cotton or rayon and 1/8 cup (1 oz) for finer fabrics like silk.
20 Wearable Works of Art Chad Alice Hagen & Jorie Johnson.
The simple felt process yields infinitely varied results, with rich colors, forms, and visual appeal.
20 spectacular boas, wraps, shawls, and stoles are beautiful, wearable art. Ranging from understated elegance to simply outrageous, they come with easy-to-follow instructions, helpful how-to photos, and templates, when needed.
An introduction covers all the basics, and the projects build a repertoire of skills as readers progress through the book.
The standouts include a scarf with lacy designs snipped onto the felt surface; a wrap inspired by the delicate hues in Monet’s water lily paintings; and a pretty dip-dye novelty yarn party scarf.
9781600590023
by Anne Einset Vickrey. How to choose wool for specific felting projects is clearly explained.
Good illustrations and pictures, guiding the beginner through the steps of making felt wearables. Full size patterns.
ISBN-0961905352
ISBN-9780961905354
104 pages Format Paperback
Packed with color and style, this gorgeous and inspiring book from Scottish artist Moy Mackay delves deep into the world of felt painting.
The book includes an introduction to Moy s use of color and texture, as well as a useful section detailing what inspires her and how she forms these initial ideas into a composition.
This inspiring book contains 4 step-by-step projects, along with vibrant galleries of Moy's work. The focus of the book is flowers - in still life, in the landscape and as botanical portraits - and it includes an in-depth techniques section showing how to create a range of different flower and leaf shapes.
ISBN-10 1782210318
ISBN-13 9781782210313
Introduces basic dyeing technique, tells how to select dyes and mix colors, and suggests a variety of projects
ISBN 978-0934026369
25 Projects for Stitched and Felted Accessories
Teresa Searle shows how knitted and recycled knitted felt can be transformed into a wide range of unique accessories using simple decorative embroidery techniques and appliqué.
ISBN 9780312362140
This photo-intensive book covers everything from dyeing with Kool-Aid to more involved processes like working with acid dyes and hand-painting.
ISBN 9780470403051
Dye t-shirts, socks, pillows, and everything in between!
Take tie dye to the next level with this in-depth visual guide! Capture bursts of color in intricate waves and patterns with expert tips from the women behind PrettyLife Girls.
Includes everything you need to know for all things tie dye in an easy-to-follow step-by step format. Learn all the basics plus more advanced techniques such as reverse tie-dye, ice dyeing, and much more. 110 pages
9781644031551
PDF pattern you can download and print.
instructions on felting a scarf using 50g Ashford Merino Silk, silk chiffon fabric, hot water, soap, bubble wrap, wood roller. (Rolling pin, broom stick or similar.)
Complimentary PDF you can download.
Make your own beautiful nuno silk merino scarf. Just
follow these easy steps. Finished size: 9 1/2” x 79”
You will need:
50gm Ashford Silk /Merino sliver
1 piece silk chiffon 9” x 67”
hot water, liquid detergent, bubble wrap, wood roller
Complimentary PDF you can download.
Simple and easy to make a piece of flat felt. Beginner project to make felted wool. Use for placemats or background for appliqué or needle felting.
You will need Carded wool roving. Merino felts the quickest and smoothest. Corriedale wool also will felt but with a bit more texture.
Dishwashing liquid, hot water, drink bottle, towel and bubble wrap.
Sold by the Pound - Ready to Hand Dye
For hand dyeing, felting, spinning into yarn, add to fiber blends or natural stuffing for dolls and pillows.
Wool has been scoured or washed to remove most of the dirt and oils. No harsh chemicals are used, so expect small pieces of vegetation and a bit of lanolin. The process of hand dyeing, which includes very hot water, washes and rinses will remove remaining soil.
If you plan to use as stuffing or un-dyed recommend additional wash to remove last of the dirt and oil.
Lock length is approximate. Each fleece is shorn from the same sheep. Identified by letter.
Fleece A - Soft not very curly. 4” locks. Sold Out
Fleece B - Softer than A, 4” locks
Fleece C - Curly Flat Locks, 6” locks
Fleece D - Similar to C but a bit nicer, 6” Lock
Fleece E - Similar to B. Sold Out
The Bluefaced Leicester is classified as a longwool breed with a staple length of 3-6 inches, a fleece weight of 2½-4½ lbs., and a fiber diameter of 56s–60s count, or 24-28 microns. It creates high-quality semi-luster yarn with soft hand, beautiful drape, and excellent dyeing properties.
Price is determined by the quality of the wool fleece. A more expensive fleece will have more character, length of the fiber, consistence of the crimp and be finer compared to the other fleeces.
Combed Top Sold in increments of 4 ounces.
Blue Face Leicester Wool Top is a joy to Spin! is a fine, semi-lustrous longwool with a staple length about 6 inches. One of easiest fibers to spin. Quite Lofty, soft, yet strong!
This natural white wool has been treated to prevent it from shrinking or felting. Can be Machine Washed gentle cycle after spun into yarn.
Superwash AKA Mercerized wool is wool treated with a chemical process to enhance its properties, making it smoother, stronger, and easier to wash. The process involves removing the natural scales from the wool fibers and may include adding a thin polymer coating. This results in a yarn that is less itchy, machine washable, and a smooth sheen.
If hand dyeing handle unspun wool top gently. Once wet tends to separate easily. Hint: Lingerie mesh bags are very helpful.
Weights measured are approximate. I use a electronic digital scale that weighs to one tenth of one ounce. Due to humidity or the limits of my scale the weight could vary more or less.
Fiber to Needle Felt, Wet Felt or Spin into Yarn.
Ashford Corriedale Wool Roving, Sliver
Sold in 100g - 3.5 ounces increments.
Micron 27-30. Roving, Sliver. Staple length approx. 4.5 inches.
Corriedale wool has a even crimp, smooth and is easy to spin. You can spin a fine to medium woolen or semi-worsted yarn. Will bulk after washing and has good elasticity. It is ideal woven, knitted or crocheted.
After spun or felted: Handwashable. Lay flat to dry.
Wool fibers Felt well. Whether you are making traditional "wet-rubbed" felt or dry felting using a felting needle.
Natural Color “NO DYES”. Images are representative of shade. Your monitor may differ.
Grown and Processed in New Zealand by Ashford Handcrafts.
Click Here for Color Card PDF File
Ready to spin natural color wool roving. AKA Sliver.
Sold in 4 ounce increments.
Ideal for hand dyeing, blending, easy to spin.
Natural White Polwarth 23-25 micron (58-60’s count), with excellent length (4.5-5 inches) and crimp. Noted for its elasticity, durability it is still considered a delicate fiber with bounce and drape. Breed is from the crossing of Saxon Merino rams and Lincoln ewes.
Product of the Falkland Islands
Combed top Sold in 4 oz increments or by the pound!
Natural white wool. Ideal for hand dyeing, blending or felting. Easy wool to spin.
Colonial Wool Top Comparable to Corriedale sheep wool. Will felt.
Yarn spun can be hand washed, lay flat to dry.
Weights measured are approximate. I use a electronic digital scale that weighs to one tenth of one ounce. Due to humidity or the limits of my scale the weight could vary more or less.
Combed top Sold in 4 oz or Pound (16 oz) increments.
Colonial Superwash Top, Ideal for hand dyeing, blending, easy to spin. Fiber comparable to Corriedale sheep wool.
This natural white wool has been treated to prevent it from shrinking or felting. Can be Machine Washed gentle cycle after spun into yarn.
Superwash AKA Mercerized wool is wool treated with a chemical process to enhance its properties, making it smoother, stronger, and easier to wash. The process involves removing the natural scales from the wool fibers and may include adding a thin polymer coating. This results in a yarn that is less itchy, machine washable, and a smooth sheen.
If hand dyeing handle top gently. Once wet tends to separate easily. Hint: Lingerie mesh bags are very helpful.
Weights measured are approximate. I use a electronic digital scale that weighs to one tenth of one ounce. Due to humidity or the limits of my scale the weight could vary more or less.
Sold in 4 ounce increments.
Ready to spin wool roving. AKA Sliver.
Spin or Felt as is or hand dye to your special shade.
Wool from minor or primitive breeds of sheep.
Light Grey Herdwick wool top is coarse and hardy with a good amount of kemp. 40 microns. Staple length 3.5 inches (85-90mm). Product of England.
English Herdwick Sheep's wool has a subtle varying shades of grey prized in grey tweeds, knitwear and hand knitting wools, which are hard wearing, non-fading and completely natural.
Weights measured are approximate. I use a electronic digital scale that weighs to one tenth of one ounce. Due to humidity or the limits of my scale the weight could vary more or less.
Stock Photo, Shade can vary.
Sold in 4 ounce or 16 oz. increments.
Ready to spin wool roving. AKA Sliver.
Wool from minor or primitive breeds of sheep.
Jacob wool is a medium quality wool. Grey in color. 33-35 Micron. Staple length 3.5 inches (85-95mm). Perfect for hand spinning, hand felting and many other craft uses.
Brown Jacob Jacob sheep AKA spotted sheep. The brown select Jacob wool has been hand picked from the fleece and processed to keep the rich brown color. Jacob is easy to spin and produces a springy yarn.
Weights measured are approximate. I use a electronic digital scale that weighs to one tenth of one ounce. Due to humidity or the limits of my scale the weight could vary more or less.
Sold by the ounce.
Pictured is the actual wool locks, shorn from Lincoln Sheep. Note color variation.
Lock length approx 8".
Hand processed without harsh chemicals. You may find pieces of vegetation &/or a coating of natural oils still left on the fibers.
These locks are not combed or super clean. I don’t use commercial chemicals, yuk! or excessive hot water.
Depending on your use you may want to give the locks an additional wash.
Add shampoo (or wool wash if handy) to water as hot as your water heater can do in a sink or wash tub, wear gloves to protect your hands, hold the cut ends, and give it a gentle swirl. Allow it to soak, but remove before the water cools. Gently Rinse with warm water. If you want brushed, suggest using a flick carder on dried wool. Start combing by tapping from the lock end. Hold the cut end. A smooth cloth on your lap is recommended. Work your way up the lock. Lock may become fluffy. Still holding cut end, dip into warm water with hair conditioner added. Squeeze out water, lay out flat on towels to air dry.
Combed Top. Sold in 4 oz increments
Staple length approx 8". 34 micron
Lincoln wool combed top is lustrous, long staple fiber, prepared by aligning fibers for spinning strong, durable, and shiny yarns. Ideal for hard-wearing items like outerwear, rugs, and tapestries.
This heritage wool is valued for its unique luster and strength.
Natural white combed top. Medium soft feel. Traditional Shetland breed.
Micron Count: 29-31 microns
Staple length: 3.5 inches
Product of England.
Sold in 4 ounce increments.
Ready to spin wool roving. AKA Sliver
Spin or Felt as is or hand dye to your special shade.
Swaledale wool is a durable and strong fiber. The fleece is light grey. Perfect for hand spinning, hand felting and many other craft uses. 35-45 micron. Length 100-200mm. Sourced, Northern England.
Swaledale, primitive breed English wool breed. Light grey with nice black and white kemp gives this wool interest. Ideal for outer wear, tapestries or rug yarns.
Weights measured are approximate. I use a electronic digital scale that weighs to one tenth of one ounce. Due to humidity or the limits of my scale the weight could vary more or less.
Stock Photos, Shade can vary.
Combed Top. Sold in 4 oz increments
Staple length: About 8 to 8.5 inches long.
Micron count: 30 to 35
Combed top is lustrous, long staple fiber, prepared by aligning fibers for spinning strong, durable, and shiny yarns. Ideal for hard-wearing items like outerwear, rugs, crafting and tapestries.
Valued for its unique luster and strength.
Product of Great Britain
Replacement needles for the Turbo Felting Machine
3 needles 32G RF
3 needles 38G RF