Wellington Fibres: Virtual Tour of the Woolen Mill
Take a guided tour of the mill at Ontario’s Wellington Fibres. Enjoy a peek at the specialized equipment and learn about the steps involved as wool fleece is processed into yarn.
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Author: Magan Wilson
An Intersection of Craft Knowledge: On Textiles in Pottery
Textiles play an important role in a wide variety of contexts. Here, Magan Wilson explores how different cloths are used in pottery practice, from heat protection to apron design.
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How to Make a Wet-Felted Bracelet
Learn how to make a wet felted shrinkage swatch and use what you learn to inform your making of a bracelet cuff with a button closure. A perfect project for beginners, most of the supplies are things you probably already have around.
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A Lifelong Exploration of Wet Felting
“I learned later that what I used for my first felting project was a short staple alpaca wool. It was a testament to my tenacity that it felted together at all. The short length of the fibres meant that they took a long time to interlock with each other. In retrospect, I should have sought out bubble wrap so its texture could aid in agitating the wool I should have laid the wool out in layers to make the felt even and shrink evenly, and I should have used much less water and soap to minimize the labour needed.” Magan Wilson made her first wet felting project when she was ten years old. Here, she reflects on what became a lifelong pursuit.
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