tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post1910520603746394876..comments2024-03-08T00:27:58.848-08:00Comments on Tangible Daydreams: Tutorial: Making Felt SlippersMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06106322945426603591noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-50802472247813681402014-12-04T17:56:43.684-08:002014-12-04T17:56:43.684-08:00Thank you so much for this tutorial! I was schedul...Thank you so much for this tutorial! I was scheduled to take a class (very expensive!) but it was cancelled. Now, I can figure it out for myself! My cold toesies thank you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06255003890727923914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-10155842537183980432013-06-13T22:41:27.694-07:002013-06-13T22:41:27.694-07:00Shoe tutorial describing how to create a shoe stru...Shoe tutorial describing how to create a shoe structure out of wool layers . The concept of making a shoe shape is different . Thanks for the idea .<br /><br />Regards <br />Barker Marine<br /><br /><a href="http://www.number94.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Men Shoes UK</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861690285700849454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-47557987486273083202013-03-05T22:08:39.414-08:002013-03-05T22:08:39.414-08:00If you hit a snag, let me know and I'll try to...If you hit a snag, let me know and I'll try to help.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106322945426603591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-14390197862075660572013-02-26T13:04:28.649-08:002013-02-26T13:04:28.649-08:00Thanks so much for including this link with info a...Thanks so much for including this link with info about your demonstration at Estrella War XXIX. Unfortunately, I won't be coming until Thursday but will try on my own as my AZ all house tile floors are so cold in the winter. I will also use blog posts to answer the inevitable questions. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-24478808251999783202012-11-22T12:00:24.835-08:002012-11-22T12:00:24.835-08:00I didn't measure when I was making these, but ...I didn't measure when I was making these, but the various books I have estimate between 7 and 10 oz, depending on the size of your foot and how high up the ankle your slippers go. I've gotten my wool most recently as mill end rovings at http://www.thesheepshedstudio.com/Roving.html . Just don't buy wool that has been treated to be superwash, because it won't felt for you.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106322945426603591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-5433772754066324682012-11-21T21:28:44.548-08:002012-11-21T21:28:44.548-08:00hello, thank you for tutorial, how much of felt do...hello, thank you for tutorial, how much of felt do I need in average for slippers (let's say size 42) like this ? (i don't want to buy too much or too little) ... and probably some good source to buy a felt online <br /><br />cheersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-12413840127270094132012-11-02T14:17:53.042-07:002012-11-02T14:17:53.042-07:00If you look to your left on this page, scroll down...If you look to your left on this page, scroll down and you'll see a list of 'labels'. Click on 'felt', and that will take you to several other hand felted projects.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106322945426603591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-65022791765354986512012-11-02T06:23:15.833-07:002012-11-02T06:23:15.833-07:00Oohhh my god So stupid work. Other idea for feltin...Oohhh my god So stupid work. Other idea for felting easy?Mongolhttp://mongo.mnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-54164077622672807122012-09-10T10:42:55.186-07:002012-09-10T10:42:55.186-07:00Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute and Samoyed felt ...Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute and Samoyed felt beautifully. It is best to blend dog fur about 50/50 with wool as straight dog fur (called Cheingora) is WARM! Plus dog undercoat is like alpaca and buffalo and is inelastic. The wool addition helps with that too. <br />Mary - proud husky parent Mary Bartonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-10724128285179561502012-04-11T15:10:57.642-07:002012-04-11T15:10:57.642-07:00I seen this done one time at a wool fest. but it w...I seen this done one time at a wool fest. but it was done in one piece over a plastic foot sole shape made from a shower curtain. you covered both sides of the pattern and felted in a plastic bag rubbing then cut a slit in the top for the ankle area and felted and shaped more but i wish i could really find the pattern if anyone knows please send it to pintrestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-75726646458867462482012-03-17T02:30:09.680-07:002012-03-17T02:30:09.680-07:00Hi! Thanks for stopping by.
I didn't measure ...Hi! Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />I didn't measure when I was making these, but the various books I have estimate between 7 and 10 oz, depending on the size of your foot and how high up the ankle your slippers go.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106322945426603591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-55200289357254481692012-03-16T21:56:57.387-07:002012-03-16T21:56:57.387-07:00Hi can you tell me,for the pair of slippers how ma...Hi can you tell me,for the pair of slippers how many oz. of wool you suggest? Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-30544285361251713842011-11-21T19:58:55.009-08:002011-11-21T19:58:55.009-08:00Anonymous, I used a tightly woven cotton cloth for...Anonymous, I used a tightly woven cotton cloth for this resist. But plastic works as well.<br /><br />Carol, it depends on the fur. Not all fiber felts well, as I learned when I made my first try at a felt rug. I was using sheep wool, but breed of sheep didn't give good felting fleece. My second try, with a different breed of sheep's fleece, worked much better. I would suggest making a smaller test first, to see how the fiber behaved. Perhaps something like a small ball or bead, like in this tutorial: http://tangibledaydreams.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-make-felt-beads.html If you can make a firm, smooth bead that doesn't pull back apart when it is dry, then you can try a bigger project.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106322945426603591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-73203368942100395432011-11-21T19:30:33.187-08:002011-11-21T19:30:33.187-08:00I have a ton of sled dog fur saved... it hasn'...I have a ton of sled dog fur saved... it hasn't been carded, but I am wondering if I just start layering it at different angles and felting if that will work? would love to know your thoughts on this, thanks for the great tutorial, CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18173029189714515018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-31748114677754849682011-11-16T11:09:02.472-08:002011-11-16T11:09:02.472-08:00Hi! What do you generally make a resist out of? ...Hi! What do you generally make a resist out of? I figure paper wont' work because of the water. Do you use plastic? Let me know!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-71623556717492144552011-06-20T14:32:59.337-07:002011-06-20T14:32:59.337-07:00You do need to pay attention to getting just the r...You do need to pay attention to getting just the right amount of wool at the seam, and then working the seam to even it out in the felting process. I have a slight ridge at the bottom of mine, but I don't notice it when I'm wearing the finished slippers. It just means I need more practice to even that out some more.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106322945426603591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-45843075465275232642011-06-20T12:18:59.169-07:002011-06-20T12:18:59.169-07:00Hi there,
Do you feel the seem at the bottom of t...Hi there,<br /><br />Do you feel the seem at the bottom of the slipper? Thanks...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-84062371315917053092011-05-05T03:34:55.406-07:002011-05-05T03:34:55.406-07:00OK - i understand it a bit more, thanks to your re...OK - i understand it a bit more, thanks to your reply and a little more web searching. So up there is a step where the resist is removed (probably the first time you turn it inside out) and from the point forward it stays out, but the two halves of a boot do not meld together,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-64886932940671697632011-05-04T22:36:38.259-07:002011-05-04T22:36:38.259-07:00Nope, no sewing at all. As you apply heat, water, ...Nope, no sewing at all. As you apply heat, water, soap, and agitation the wool fibers will 'velcro' themselves together. You end up with a seamless slipper that has been form fitted to your feet. And yes, if you look at the pictures above you'll see where I cut the two boots apart. <br /><br />If you haven't tried felting before, I'd suggest starting with a smaller project (like this one http://tangibledaydreams.blogspot.com/2009/08/tutorial-felt-camera-case.html ) so you get the idea of how it works.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106322945426603591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-9905400253206057292011-05-04T20:18:52.287-07:002011-05-04T20:18:52.287-07:00Wow - this seems neat but I sure could use alittl...Wow - this seems neat but I sure could use alittle more info. There is no sewing involved? Hmmm. The pattern that you make, the wierd U shape thing is for 2 boots, and at one point you cut it apart? Sorry, but if you could explain this better, it'd be nice...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-30841117146192452882010-11-25T12:33:48.400-08:002010-11-25T12:33:48.400-08:00Oh, I'm so tickled!! I'm glad this helped,...Oh, I'm so tickled!! I'm glad this helped, and I hope you enjoy your nice warm feet. :) I'm thinking I want to make another pair now, and decorate the outside layer with all sorts of swirls of color.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106322945426603591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-78755690153901074402010-11-25T02:09:00.233-08:002010-11-25T02:09:00.233-08:00Thank you so much! I have been trying to make slip...Thank you so much! I have been trying to make slippers for months now and I couldnt figure out the best way to do it. I had also tryed using a resist, it worked but not as well as I wanted, and now I know I just didnt full it long enough! I am very pleased and happy to say that I just finished one very nice looking alpaca wool boot thanks to your tutorial, too late now to finish the other one.... tomorrow will be a happy day for the other boot! thanks again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-59358830041014372212010-11-01T15:51:04.892-07:002010-11-01T15:51:04.892-07:00My pleasure! If you make a pair, I'd love to s...My pleasure! If you make a pair, I'd love to see the pictures.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106322945426603591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3447716555829893540.post-57142533452649682562010-10-27T16:50:31.759-07:002010-10-27T16:50:31.759-07:00So cool!!! Thanks for taking the time for this tu...So cool!!! Thanks for taking the time for this tutorial.bspinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11385723696922637454noreply@blogger.com