I decided to do some experimenting making samples using the same type of roving, fabric and ribbon but layering it differently. Interesting variations and I like them all in different ways. Below is a pic of all three of the finished samples. They all started out as 8"x10" but all ended up differently.
For the first sample, I put down a thin layer of brown roving. I then laid a second layer of roving perpendicular to the first; I did this one in alternating green and brown stripes. On top of the second layer of roving, I added pieces of fabric, sari ribbon, and wool yarn. I added a few very fine wisps of roving on top.
Voila...this is my finished sample. It ended up about 5 1/2" x 7" which is about a 30% shrinkage factor in both the length and width. I like the texture on this a lot.
For sample two, I put down a thin layer of brown roving. On top of it I added pieces of fabric, sari ribbon, and wool yarn. I then added a second layer of roving perpendicular to the first alternating green and orange. This roving layer covered up all of the fabric and ribbon so I wasn't sure how it would look once it was felted but I was really pleased.
Sample two felted. Even though all of the fabric and ribbon was covered with the second layer of roving, this piece yielded some great texture and I love the effect. This one shrunk the most and came out about 6"x6".
For sample three, I laid down a thin layer of brown roving. I then laid a piece of green China silk on top of the whole roving layer. On top of the silk, I added a second layer of roving perpendicular to the first; I did this one in alternating green and brown stripes. On top of the second layer of roving, I added pieces of fabric, sari ribbon, and wool yarn. I added a few very thin wisps of roving on top.
Fun stuff for sure.
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