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Fiber Arts, LLC Your Central Wisconsin source for weaving,
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VERY DENSE, LIGHT WEIGHT, THIN = TRAVEL & EARTH FRIENDLY!
It's the size of a notebook, but can take the pressure & poking of a professional needle
felter!
GREENER
The new Green Soy Foam for Needle Felting is a greener and healthier choice for your needle felting crafts.
This high density foam is made in part with eco-friendly soybean oil, a renewable resource and BIOMATERIAL. This results in lessening the dependence on petrochemicals, which reduces global warming emissions and the need for foreign oil while supporting farmers and local producers of soy beans.
Living Felt Green Soy Needle Felting Foam has a zero-landfill manufacturing process, recycling all post industrial materials. Since this foam has a "skin" on the top surface, you will find that it LAST MUCH, MUCH LONGER than traditional foam - thereby increasing the life of the foam and reducing landfill waste.
*Not "everyone" will like this foam -- if you have a heavy hand and like to 'crunch' deep into your foam, this may not be for you, but we have priced it to try in case you enjoy it as much as we do!
**You can also stack two on top of each other for a thicker, yet much denser surface than other foams.
Worksurfaces and Purse/Bag Forms
6 x 9 x 1 1/2 inches, this firm
charcoal grey
foam pad is a
perfect working surface for needle felting. Protect your table and protect
your needles. Can also be used as a form for needlefelting purses and
bags...$3.50 #479022
9 x 12 x 1 1/2 inches, firm charcoal grey
foam pad is a
perfect working surface for needle felting. Protect your table and protect
your needles. Can also be used as a form for needlefelting purses and
bags...$5.60 #479018
At 10 x 15 x 2 inches, the
large rectangular form is excellent for making scarves, stoles, bags and purses
(see pictured below, under "a")...$8.00 #439011
Here are some
ideas! Purses and bags made on the foam forms. a. Made on large rectangular form
b. Made on large rectangular form cut in half.
c. Made on hat form.
d. Made on brim form.
Suzanne
Higgs Needle Felted Purse and Bag Directions...$5.00 #439012
Foam
Rubber Hat Forms Needle
felting hat forms - needle felt around the form to create a unique, wooly hat!
One edge is sharp, for a hat with a distinct top edge, or use the buffed edge
for a hat with a more rounded top. Now available in a multi-height style
- the 4" height (works
well with the brim, see below) becomes the 5" height (perfect for
toques and rolled brims) by using the form with the height extender that comes
with each form - simply attach the extender to the crown with a felting needle
or T-tack. By felting around the only the edge of the crown, you can also
make earwarmers. Designed by Suzanne Higgs.
If you are going to use alpaca or llama fibers, please use small form for best results.
Small form is for heads measuring 20-21 inches.
Medium form is for heads measuring 21-22 and a half inches.
Large form is for heads measuring 22-23.5 inches.
With normal use, each form will last for 8 - 10 hats.
Super
Big Hat Form
This form is designed for the needle felter/hat maker who is interested in going beyond needle felting with the hat forms. The much larger form allows for
extensive wet felting to occur after the needle felting is completed.
During the wet felting one is able to create unique folds and turns into the finished felt.
It is for using very fine fibers only, as they shrink well during the wet
felting. Merino, Merino/Silk, Merino/Tencel, Cormo, and Icelandic fiber
have worked well with this form, but don’t be afraid to try your own fibers. The results using merino can be seen
below. This form also works very well for felt vessels or felt bags using many different fibers. Let the fun begin!
Basic needle-to-wet felting instructions and 12" inflatable ball are included with the form.
10" diameter, 11" tall.
Examples of hats made on the
needle-to-wet felting forms.
Gandy
Hat Form
This form is for a needle to wet felt technique, and we would recommend this form to those who are skilled in wet felting.
It is just so much fun to work with! It is intended to be used with fine wool
fibers such as merino, cormo, merino/silks, etc. Coarse wools will not shrink as much as the softer wools, so be aware that this was made with the softer fibers in mind.
The results using merino can be seen above.
However, in vessel making, any fiber will do very well with this form.
This
form is also wonderful for making bucket-type bags by leaving off the final
point.
23 1/2" circumference, 18" tall.
Mitten Forms For use with the
combination dry/wet felting technique. Lightly needle felt to form, and
finish with wet felting. Comes with basic instruction sheet. Adult
size.
Slipper/Boot Forms For use with the
combination dry/wet felting technique. Lightly needle felt to form, and
finish with wet felting. Comes with basic instruction sheet. Adult
size
Foam "Sock Darner" Bulb Kit This bulb-shaped foam form works great for darning socks with a felting
needle. Includes basic instructions and two felting needles...$8.00
#439013
Appliqué Molds
Clover Needle Felting Appliqué Molds
The Needle Felting Appliqué Molds can be used directly onto your project or
worked onto the mat to be joined for 3-dimensional design and appliqué.
Available in 8 designs. Designed to be used with the Clover
Needle Felting Mat and Needle
Felting Pen Tool.
Clover Needle Felting Claw and Mat Cleaner
Three in one assisting tool! This new tool provides protection from injury by
securing the materials as the felting process takes place. The Claw helps keep
small pieces in place while felting and it also acts as a blending tool for
mixing wool roving colors. The Mat Cleaner works as a brush to remove wool from
the Felting Needle
Mat.
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Fiber Arts, LLC
