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Have you ever wondered how people could dye their fibers with all of those toxic dyes? Is your skin sensitive to all types of metals that are in chemical dyes? Try these easy steps in creating...
Dread falls are similar to dread locks but are usually worn as ponytail accessories rather than in wig form. Wool roving makes very light to wear dread falls. Wool dread falls are more delicate...
This article will show you in depth how to make a custom fiberglass hardtop.
It's easy to begin dyeing your own roving for spinning or needle felting projects. All you need to begin dyeing is some acid dyes and a heat source. There are no set rules for how to apply the...
Commercial felt is produced in large sheets by larger machines fitted with a thousand or more tiny, sharp, barbed needles that tangle the wool fibers into strong, sturdy sheets of fabric. These...
How to make felt by hand from wool roving.
You can add variety to knitting in numerous ways. Using different patterns and stitches are the most obvious, but a more subtle way to change things up is by felting. This technique gives wool...
Learn how to rove your eyes slowly across your audience to enhance effect while telling a scary ghost story in this free spine-chilling video from an expert spooky storyteller.
Although you can buy a variety of colorful beads at your local bead store, sometimes it's fun to try your hand at making your own. One of the quickest and the easiest way to make beautiful beads...
Making your own Christmas ornaments is a favorite holiday activity for many families. I made these sheep ornaments with wool from my mother's sheep. They are easy to make and look adorable on any...
Decorating for kids at Easter is part of the joy of Easter! Here are several ideas for making crafts, gifts and a beautiful centerpiece that the children of all ages will enjoy.
To start the process of making yarn, fibers are first pulled apart from their bundles and cleaned if needed. For different types of yarn, different fibers are blended together as they are pulled...
The wool cut from a sheep's coat is called fleece. It is generally full of natural oils, dirt, manure, grass and other materials that must be cleaned out before the wool can be made into yarn....
There are several ways to make doll hair from wool roving, depending upon the doll body materials, the overall appearance of the doll and whether or not the doll is intended for play. Wool roving...
Wool saddle pads are proven to help wick sweat away from a horse's back better than synthetic fabrics. Removing the sweat quickly away from the horse's back increases his comfort which then...
Bamboo yarn is strong, soft and has a beautiful sheen. It drapes well and can be blended with other fibers, including cotton, silk and wool. Spinning your own bamboo yarn poses some challenges as...
Dryer balls help to cut down on the time your clothes have to spend in the dryer. They help to separate the clothes and eliminate the static. If you do not want to buy them or you want a more...
Wool dryer balls have the advantage of reducing static and absorbing excess moisture. This reduces the need for dryer sheets, and if essential oils are used in the crafting process, clothing will...
Roving restaurants are gaining in popularity. A roving restaurant is usually based in a step van, similar to an ice cream truck, and it brings prepared meals, snacks and beverages to neighborhoods...
Felted wool is a durable fabric with a substantial structure. It is thick, dense, warm and water repellent. Wool can be felted, or matted, in several ways. Woven or knit wool fabric can be washed...
Spinning wool fiber on a spinning wheel requires coordination as both hands and feet need to move independently of each other. Spinning involves twisting fiber in various thicknesses to create...
If you have spun wool by hand before you may be ready to try your hand at cotton, but be aware that cotton is a very different kind of fiber. Unlike wool, angora and other animal fibers, cotton...
Saddle pads are essential for any horse-back rider. The pads protect horses and riders from blisters and wick away sweat. In his article, "Wool, the Natural High-Tech Material," Mike Easton argues...
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