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| 60 stitches wide, cast on and off securely |
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| Tied with an acrylic yarn (as this wouldn't felt and become trapped in the fabric) |
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| After felting in the CUBEX machine with a few drops METAPEX36 and litre boiling water for five minutes |
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After removing the ties.
See sample section 005 |
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Felted with irregular shapes. Held in with rubber bands during felting.
See sample section 005 |
This sample is tied randomly and looks almost amateur, however the large wraps of the non felting yarn have left an interesting contrast between felted and non felted in the same fabric. See sample
The CUBEX machine should always be used with the lid tightened down and the safety cage in place. Usual measurements for felting one sample are a few drops of METAPEX36 and a kettle of just boiled water (one litre). METAPEX36 is an irritant and gloves should be worn when removing felted items from the water.
These samples were tied securely by first creating a loop I could pull tightly around the selected area. The two ends were passed around opposite ways and tied in a double knot. The long ends left for easier removal.
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| 200 stitches wide, cast on and off securely. First row tied with strong cotton yarn. |
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| 'Bobbles' are pulled up and tied, in rows. Alternating underneath each row. |
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| Tied completely. Fabric has shrunk beyond all recognition due to manipulation. |
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| After felting, all of the ties have stayed in place due to tying method. |
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| Starting to remove the ties, very difficult despite the cotton yarn. |
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| All ties removed. Fabric shows clear intended structure. |
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| All 'bobbles' snipped in half with scissors. |
After this I painted with ink and acrylic; See sample section 008
This sample is at its best for me at the 'tied completely' stage. The loose knit of the fabric makes for a beautiful soft drape and is tied easily. After felting the fabric becomes rigid, however this is ideal for cutting into without fraying or disintegrating. The white showcases the shadows and texture. I intend to create another version of this without felting, perhaps on a much larger scale with matching or appropriate coloured ties. This type of work shows dedication, intention and precision.
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| Four ends of felting yarn have made a lovely varigated fabric, with a solid handle. 120 stitches wide. |
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| Tying this was much harder due to the thick fabric. Same method used as before. |
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| Four rows of bobbles completed, ready for felting. |
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Felted. A really subtle effect.
See sample section 007 |
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