Wet-Felt A Unique White Rose Using Judith's Magical Method

#wet-felting #felt #feltmaking #feltroses This video is the first of two where I will show you how to get light and shade and a sense of depth by adding in the tiniest amount of other colours . I have also used wisps of silk fibre. I experiment and make mistakes so you dont have to. I call these roses magical because of the amazing technique developed by Felt-maker Judith Shaw. Made with Merino Wool , these roses weigh almost nothing and use very small amounts of fibre. This is sculpting and painting with wool. Now 90, Judith Shaw is a textile artist and felt maker who devised this unique way of making roses more than 35 years ago. The process is almost magical in that it requires you to suspend disbelief and just follow the instructions. Fortunately, Judith wrote some clear notes and has given me permission to share her invention with you. Now 90 she only asks that they be called 'Judith's Roses'. About twenty years ago, Judith showed me how to make these roses...just in case... It was lovely to find her notes. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. I hope you enjoy the video. These Roses are so light to wear. I am sure that you will be able to adapt the processes shown here for yourselves. I would love to hear about your adventures and your interpretations of Judith's Roses. The Story The Judith Shaw rose is an original design created over several weeks whilst travelling across Australia in a Kombi van. Lack of materials and water etc. lead to creating something which needed little of either. The hot water was poured back and forward from a thermos without spilling it. Lots of time to roll the work and use it to clean. Several roses were made and left with friends as gifts before the final design was achieved. Variations creep in frequently. Thanks for the initial introduction to the idea of a 3D flower go to Theresa Lawrence now of Mt.Gambier, South Australia. These notes 28th November, 2005. 00:00 Introduction and What You Need: a plastic bag, a little detergent some wool top or wool roving, a metal tube 01:26 Preparing the resist 00:56 Laying Out the Rose: trust me it will work! 03:04 Felting the Rose: take your time.. 04:38 The Slow reveal 06:08 Finishing the Petals and Leaves 08:12 A Rose!