Woolrealm
Tag: Felting projects
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Felting with bicycle
Felting is an ancient craft technique that gives us unlimited possibilities for developing our work. People have been using wool for felting for centuries. Various items, such as yurts and rugs, have been made from sheep's wool. As these items are very large, horse power had to be used. Fortunately, traditions have been preserved and even today, in Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and other countries, felt is still processed...
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Felting of horse, rabbit and dog hair
Traditionally, felt making uses the wool of different sheep breeds, sometimes with the addition of other fibres such as viscose, silk, and cotton. Are these truly all the materials that can be used to create high-quality products? Horsehair I once received horsehair from a customer. The intention was to try and see if a product could be felted from it. I knew in advance that felting with only horsehair would not be successful. That's why I laid the groundwork with sheep's...
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Finnish nature is close by! A set of felt boards.
I made felt pictures for Apartments Huili's ”Finnish Nature” commission. Lately, I’ve mostly made felt pictures from dog photos, so this project gave me the opportunity to express my own vision of Finnish wilderness nature. The bases of the felt pictures are felted with very thick layers and the edges are made uneven. This technique for creating the picture base can be learned via ELLUNHUOPA courses. As planned, the viewer should get the feeling that the forest and...
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Where do birds sing?
Lovely birds fly from Ellunhuopa's yard out into the world. For some, it brings good luck to a new home, others receive plenty of joy, and work colleagues also care. Some want the birds in their own homes, so the birds remind them that a good mood is made of small things. Lucky bird to order I will gladly make a Lucky bird for you to order, with a lively expression in its eyes. Each bird is unique and the expression is one of a kind. Birds…
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Go back to the past or messages from the Vikings
Runes are Viking-era magical symbols. I have long been interested in runes and their purposes. Last year, I was able to delve deeper into this theme. Runes are a system of characters, the use of which is an art. Runes can be used in many different ways, for example, they can be used for divination and they offer an opportunity to understand oneself better. They can also be used to cast magical spells. You can find more information about runes…
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New material in use! Needle felted board
I have been making felt pictures since 2010. I used to make pictures on thick felt bases, which I made myself. If you have felted, you know that it takes time and a lot of felt. At the moment, I'm working on a postcard series. It's about Finnish forest animals. For the series, I'm trying a new material - 1mm thick craft felt. It met my expectations perfectly. This is how another product was born; Now you can also order a felt picture with a canvas backing...
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Needle felting or wet felting?
What techniques do I use to make my products? The answer is; quite a few! I don't want to limit myself to using just a few methods. I'll tell you more using this cushion… With the wet felting technique, I made a pillowcase using carded wool. Wet felting is a felting method with which one can produce durable and unique textiles using soap and water. When the felt fabric dries, I move on to the next stage, needle felting. Needle felting uses a felting machine needle. This stage takes the most time, but the end result is sweet! For patterning, I can…
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A felt vest made of dog hair is ready!
Does dog hair felt? Dog hair is versatile and warm. Many of them felt very well. This story is about a felt vest made from dog hair and Finnish sheep wool. Planning is important. I started with a drawing. Then, when I got the vision for the vest, I started making it on a large table. I laid down the bottom layer of sheep's wool, on top of which came the dog's hair. After felting the vest, I started making the dog's pattern. Then I finished and ironed it…
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How do I make blankets
The history of moccasins is well over a hundred years old. I have six, ever since I made my first proper felt slippers. This is starting to go really well! I've been learning and developing my own technique and looking for good quality Finnish wool, as well as suitable tools for many years. I've come a long way now. Phew! It's enjoyable to do once you learn the technique, but still challenging. I received one for each...
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