100% Natural Wool Roving Top, Un-Dyed Dark Chocolate, 8 OZ Corriedale, Made in South America, Best Core Wool for Needle Felting, Wet Felting, Spinning, Dryer Balls, Big Yarn Roving, 28.5 Micron
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With the 8oz I revived, I was able to make 20 DE 44" (22" when installed). I cut each 44" section into three thinner pieces, which I wet felted into sharpie-like shapes. Dreadlocks that are thick. To make the last two, I had to shuffle the odd pieces that were left over, then split them. I then used Charcoal and Pearl Grey liquid Rit dyes, as well as Manic Panic Atomic Pink to highlight a few tips (water bath method). The dye went on smoothly and evenly. I hope this has been of assistance to you.
The issue of yardage isn't very important. You care about how much fiber you have (weight = 8 oz) whether you're spinning or felting (or pretty much any other use of roving), because the amount of air between the fibers and how they're arranged will be drastically altered. You'll end up with the same amount of yarn, felt, or whatever if you start with 8 oz of fiber in a long narrow rather tight preparation or if you start with 8 oz of fiber in a floofy loose short preparation. The extent to which this is the case is determined by your technique.
Doll shows and local farms were where I found mine.
It's supple, but not as supple as marino. It's a great core wool, and I've also used it as a top. I bought it twice because I enjoyed it so much.
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Also, it must be clean (vegetable matter in the wool is a big no-no for me). However, needle felting requires a great deal of time and effort (even then). I used a variety of needles (straight, triangle, spiral) in various sizes and it was driving me insane because the wool wouldn't felt quickly enough. I've been needle felting for about a year and have a good understanding of how "good" wool should feel; perhaps this is ideal for someone spinning wool or crocheting on large hooks with the roving - BUT DO NOT BUY IF YOU WANT TO DO NEEDLE FELTING!.
I had to stab a lot more than I did with my other roving, and it was still too fuzzy to use as a top coat.
On a Thursday, I placed an order for this wool, and it arrived on Monday. It felt up beautifully when I used it to make my first set of wool dreads. I dyed them with Kool Aid, and the fibers took the color evenly and quickly. My final colors were quite vibrant, as you can see. I was able to get around 30 double ended, marker thick dreads and a few single ended dreads of the same thickness. It was a learning experience for me because this was my first set. I ordered more of this wool after that, and it arrived quickly as well. I'm going to make this set a lot thinner and longer.
It's lovely, has no odor, spins easily, and is softer than anticipated.
For the core of my animal, I've been using Corriedale 8 oz. cream. I've discovered that getting the shape you want takes a lot of effort, but it's a relatively inexpensive wool for the amount you get, and it works well as the core of your animal. It simply takes longer to develop a solid core. This cream/white can also be used for white spots on your animal, which is a bonus. There's no need to add any white; simply use the exposed core. br>br>For felting needles, I recommend getting a set that includes both a long and a short needle. The long needle is usually a 36 with a triangle-shaped tip (your main felting needle). A 38 is the length of the short. I suggest purchasing Bear Creek's star tipped needles if you want a better needle. I get size 38 for detailing because it's easier to pierce felted wool with this tip. br>br>In the 8 oz, there is enough wool to make a lot of small animals out of one large animal. I stick to a 6 inch maximum size and have made three birds and one fox so far, with plenty of wool left over. br>br>As a novice felter, I'm trying to make realistic animals. Once you've completed the core, I've discovered that the eyes are the most crucial part of the animal. A pair of amber eyes isn't necessary. Although the pupil is far too small to be realistic for animals, it is ideal for whimsical pieces. Spend the money and invest in a good pair of glasses. The backs of safety eyes will be too thick for your small animals if you purchase them. The backs are cut off, and the half fronts are glued to the felted piece. In terms of eye size, 4, 5, and 6 are ideal for your small creations.
I bought this wool roving to use as a base for my projects, to construct my shapes, and then color it. It has met all of my requirements perfectly! It's very soft, and it's already spotless. Surprisingly, there's a lot more in the box than you'd expect. I haven't even scratched the surface yet! It's incredibly inexpensive! This is a ten out of ten recommendation from me! I've included photos of my first three projects, all of which used this wool roving to form the shapes and blend some of the colors. If you want to try needle felting but don't want to spend a lot of money, this is the project for you!.
Because of the long staple (90mm), I found it difficult to use for felting. But, for the same reason, I'm excited to try it on my upright spinning wheel. This is a lovely product at a reasonable cost.
I wasn't sure what to expect, but I keep reaching for it instead of other body, felting, or finishing wool. It's been done with a very nice hand. br>br>In comparison to the amount of wool you get with this order, my previous wool purchases were so small. It's opulent, and it's a wonderful, practical wool. Doesn't dye well, but that could be due to a lack of experience on my part!.
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