History
Felting is one of the world’s oldest forms of textile design. Felting is a nonwoven cloth made from matted wool fibers. Archaeological finds date skillful application of this technology to at least 600 B.C.
What is Wet Felting?
Wool fiber is covered with scales and hot water causes the scales to open. When the scales rub together they become tangled and lock. Agitation, pressure and soap speeds up the felting process. This is why your wool sweater shrinks when you mistakenly put it in a hot wash cycle.
Environmentally Friendly
Wool is a sustainable source and a 100% biodegradable. Felt is essentially made with wool, soap, water and a lot of elbow grease.Every piece of felt is made in a manner that is environmentally friendly and I utilize only phosphate free soap during the felting process.
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- Karen Hewig
- My name is Karen Hewig and I am a passionate felter and gardener. In 2007 I took my love for felting and created Felted Style. Felted Style is a small company offering one of a kind felted wool accessories for the home. My designs are inspired by nature. Each piece is crafted individually and I am proud of the quality and detail of my work. I love the unlimited potential of felt as a medium. Felting is my release and exercise especially when felting a large rug or yardage.
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