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Carded wool: techniques and patterns to make


Carded wool creations
The technique of felting carded wool can be used to create or customize unique and elegant accessories such as scarves, bags, jewelry and clothing. Feel free to combine it with beads, embroidery and sewing.
It's a simple, playful technique akin to drawing, where wool is entangled and shaped with small harpoon-shaped needles to create a wide variety of effects

The equipment

Introduction to carded wool kit
Carded wool: this is wool that has not yet been processed into yarn.
It comes in skeins weighing from 2 to 500 g and in a wide range of colors You can take slivers from these skeins.
To use it, you'll need :
  • quilting needles: These are special needles with small harpoons that allow the wool to be entangled.
  • It's important to hold the needle straight to prevent it from breaking.
  • Needle handles:
    This is not essential, but it makes it easier to hold the needle
    • .
  • For long pieces to be felted, multi-needle handles are available.
  • a support for the stitching, preferably made of foam.

Technical

The dry felting technique is explained in detail for the creation of a carded wool flower brooch and a quilted carded wool ring.
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