Secrets to Sculpting a Stunning Wet-Felted Rose
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Made with Merino Wool fibre,
Made with Merino Wool fibre, these Roses weigh almost nothing. This is sculpting and painting with wool. Now 90, Judith Shaw is a textile artist and felt maker who devised this unique way of making roses more than 35 years ago. The process is almost magical in that it requires you to suspend disbelief and just follow the instructions. Fortunately, Judith wrote some clear notes and has given me permission to share her invention with you. She only asks that they be called 'Judith's Roses'.
00:00 Introduction
00:21 What You Need: a plastic bag, a little detergent some wool top or wool roving, a metal tube
00:56 Prepare the Wool: for making your rose
01:26 Prepare the Resist: light weight plastic bag cut off
02:37 Laying Out the Rose: trust me it will work!
05:25 Felting the Rose: take your time..
07:26 The Slow reveal: Will this really be a rose
19:02 Finally, Adding a Little Stiffening to the Petals and Leaves
This video is not short. It is so important for you to see, step by step, how these Roses are made. Judith invented this way of making a rose out of necessity. She and her husband Don were travelling across Australia, through the desert and Judith was wanting to do some felt making as they drove along. Obviously, anything involving a lot of sloppiness and water was out of the question so Judith came up with the idea of using a simple plastic shopping bag and a metal tube which could fit into a jar that had a screw top lid. About twenty years ago, Judith showed me how to make these roses...just in case... So, I have made some before, but it was a long time ago. It was lovely to find her notes. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. I hope you enjoy the video. These Roses are so light to wear. I am sure that you will be able to adapt the processes shown here for yourselves. I would love to hear about your adventures and your interpretations of Judith's Roses.
Music A Night Alone by Track Tribe Et Voila! by Chris Haugen
Instructions
Around 35 years ago, the talented textile and felt artist Judith developed her own distinctive method for crafting exquisite and delicate roses. Recently, Judith shared her notes with me. I'm now considering the possibility of using these instructions to create my own rose. Can I execute it correctly? Let's explore. For this project, gather a moderate amount of wool—sufficient for approximately five roses—along with a metal tube, a slender plastic shopping bag, scissors, rubber bands, a pointed skewer, a worn stocking's foot, dishwashing detergent, and a spacious shaker capable of accommodating the metal tube. A small amount of PVA glue is also needed.
To begin, the wool must be prepared by teasing it out for a light and airy texture. This can be done using a dog comb or even your fingers. This technique serves as the foundation for constructing the roses. Once the wool is ready, separate the plastic bag's bottom section, smooth it out, and measure a length equal to the metal tube's size. Cut only one side of the bag along the measured length. Fold the bag in half, smoothing it again with the metal tube. Trim a strip from the bag's bottom, matching the metal tube's height—approximately 15 centimeters by 98 centimeters.
Dampen the strip with a small amount of dishwashing liquid, ensuring it's evenly spread across one half of the plastic. Start creating the rose by laying down leaves about one hand span from the edge. The leaves are optional, but I personally like the green-red contrast. Progress by adding various colored wool layers, beginning with a white merino wool as a background and building up the desired hues for the petals.
As the layers unfold, the outermost petals are added next, gradually decreasing in height as they approach the center. The interior of the rose includes darker shades to create a shadow effect. Sprinkle water lightly over the wool to initiate moisture, then gently roll it around the skewer while ensuring a portion extends beyond the plastic edge. The exposed wool will form the petal connections.
Finger-dampening and massaging of the wool initiate felting. Place the wrapped wool into the stocking, secure it with rubber bands above where leaves and petals begin, and commence rolling, resting intermittently. This repeated motion, akin to smacking and tumbling, drives the felting process. The goal is partial felting, as these roses are meant to be delicate. Overnight resting is suggested.
For a quicker felting process, use a shaker to agitate the wool. Upon removing the rose from the stocking, you'll find that the base is well-felted, while the rest is suitably delicate. Gently rinse and shape the rose, refining its form. Polish it carefully to complete the felting process. Once dry, a water-soluble glue can be applied to reinforce the structure and preserve the shape.
Thank you for joining me on this creative journey.
00:00 Introduction
00:21 What You Need: a plastic bag, a little detergent some wool top or wool roving, a metal tube
00:56 Prepare the Wool: for making your rose
01:26 Prepare the Resist: light weight plastic bag cut off
02:37 Laying Out the Rose: trust me it will work!
05:25 Felting the Rose: take your time..
07:26 The Slow reveal: Will this really be a rose
19:02 Finally, Adding a Little Stiffening to the Petals and Leaves
This video is not short. It is so important for you to see, step by step, how these Roses are made. Judith invented this way of making a rose out of necessity. She and her husband Don were travelling across Australia, through the desert and Judith was wanting to do some felt making as they drove along. Obviously, anything involving a lot of sloppiness and water was out of the question so Judith came up with the idea of using a simple plastic shopping bag and a metal tube which could fit into a jar that had a screw top lid. About twenty years ago, Judith showed me how to make these roses...just in case... So, I have made some before, but it was a long time ago. It was lovely to find her notes. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. I hope you enjoy the video. These Roses are so light to wear. I am sure that you will be able to adapt the processes shown here for yourselves. I would love to hear about your adventures and your interpretations of Judith's Roses.
Music A Night Alone by Track Tribe Et Voila! by Chris Haugen
Instructions
Around 35 years ago, the talented textile and felt artist Judith developed her own distinctive method for crafting exquisite and delicate roses. Recently, Judith shared her notes with me. I'm now considering the possibility of using these instructions to create my own rose. Can I execute it correctly? Let's explore. For this project, gather a moderate amount of wool—sufficient for approximately five roses—along with a metal tube, a slender plastic shopping bag, scissors, rubber bands, a pointed skewer, a worn stocking's foot, dishwashing detergent, and a spacious shaker capable of accommodating the metal tube. A small amount of PVA glue is also needed.
To begin, the wool must be prepared by teasing it out for a light and airy texture. This can be done using a dog comb or even your fingers. This technique serves as the foundation for constructing the roses. Once the wool is ready, separate the plastic bag's bottom section, smooth it out, and measure a length equal to the metal tube's size. Cut only one side of the bag along the measured length. Fold the bag in half, smoothing it again with the metal tube. Trim a strip from the bag's bottom, matching the metal tube's height—approximately 15 centimeters by 98 centimeters.
Dampen the strip with a small amount of dishwashing liquid, ensuring it's evenly spread across one half of the plastic. Start creating the rose by laying down leaves about one hand span from the edge. The leaves are optional, but I personally like the green-red contrast. Progress by adding various colored wool layers, beginning with a white merino wool as a background and building up the desired hues for the petals.
As the layers unfold, the outermost petals are added next, gradually decreasing in height as they approach the center. The interior of the rose includes darker shades to create a shadow effect. Sprinkle water lightly over the wool to initiate moisture, then gently roll it around the skewer while ensuring a portion extends beyond the plastic edge. The exposed wool will form the petal connections.
Finger-dampening and massaging of the wool initiate felting. Place the wrapped wool into the stocking, secure it with rubber bands above where leaves and petals begin, and commence rolling, resting intermittently. This repeated motion, akin to smacking and tumbling, drives the felting process. The goal is partial felting, as these roses are meant to be delicate. Overnight resting is suggested.
For a quicker felting process, use a shaker to agitate the wool. Upon removing the rose from the stocking, you'll find that the base is well-felted, while the rest is suitably delicate. Gently rinse and shape the rose, refining its form. Polish it carefully to complete the felting process. Once dry, a water-soluble glue can be applied to reinforce the structure and preserve the shape.
Thank you for joining me on this creative journey.
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