This blog will follow the progress of a project to explore the properties of British wool through hand-made felt. I am keen to work with a limited colour palette (just as the sheep grow it! No dyes involved) and the amazing range of textures provided by British sheep. Wherever possible, I will be working with fleeces sourced from known producers and locations.
Over the next few months, I will be finding interesting fleeces; washing and preparing them; making samples of felt to find out what the properties of the wool are; designing to showcase those qualities; and producing a series of pieces (flat panels and probably 3D pieces), which may include found objects, beading, embroidery etc as well as wool from British sheep. I am intending to photograph all stages of the process, and hope to have the opportunity to exhibit the finished pieces, alongside extracts from this blog.
For details of my other activities, please see my main blog http://TheFabrikantBlog.blogspot.com
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