Felting supplies
FLB20, FLB25
Lissome Ball
| Code | Description | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLB20 |
Lissome ball, 20cm (8") diameter [inflatable/deflatable ball for felting shapes, vessels, etc.] |
each | 6.00 |
| FLB25 |
Lissome ball, 25cm (10") diameter [inflatable/deflatable ball for felting shapes, vessels, etc.] |
each | 8.00 |
Making a felt bowl the easy way
Each Lissome Ball kit includes:
- an inflatable ball
- a plastic straw for inflating the ball
- a plastic plug
The following pictures show the steps in making a bowl using wet felting:
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Fibre used:
- Romney:Icelandic(crossbred)
- Merino and silk accents
01 - The deflated ball
02 - Blow up the ball
03 - Push in the plug
04 - Ready for use
05 - Wrapping and felting the fibre
Wrap fibres in thin layers around the ball. Spray with soapy water and rub each layer gently before adding the next layer. Place fibre both lengthways and crossways, as in flat felting. Keep adding layers, soaping and rubbing until the desired thickness is achieved. It's better to be too thick than too thin.
06 - Nearly finished
Add embellishments as you like - here I've used merino and silk. The body of the bowl is a Romney:Icelandic crossbred fleece which felts well with a smooth finish.
07 - Take out the plug
08 - Deflate the ball
09 - Remove the ball
10 - Final felting
Turn the bowl inside out, then rub with soapy water on a washboard or similar surface. Rub until the interior of the bowl is firm and well felted.
11 - Drying
Dry the finished bowl on a raised wire surface. Stuff the bowl with newspapers to keep its shape during the drying process.
12 - The finished bowl
