Do I need to keep orange in my limited palette? Do I need to keep orange in my limited palette?
Since I completed the primary color wool paintouts (yellows, reds, and blues), I am starting the complementary colors (oranges, greens, and purples). The oranges I have are DHG…
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The process I follow to make each paintout The process I follow to make each paintout
Starting this wool paintouts project took thinking, planning, and lately, trial and error. Since this is a long-term color mixing exercise, I would like a process to follow…
6 reasons you might want to try needle felting 6 reasons you might want to try needle felting
If you’re here, chances are you’re curious about needle felting. Or maybe you’re looking for a new hobby that won’t break the bank but offers endless opportunities to…
What do I hope to gain by making wool paintouts? What do I hope to gain by making wool paintouts?
When I took painting classes, color mixing was a skill that was taught. It was part of the process of learning to paint. Needle felters learn how to…
Can you needle felt unwashed wool? Can you needle felt unwashed wool?
Yes, you can needle felt raw wool but I would not recommend it. Here are four reasons why. Unwashed or raw wool is harder to needle felt. Felting…
Will wool paintouts level up my use of color? Will wool paintouts level up my use of color?
My wool stash contains a lot of colors. You’d think I’d have no trouble pulling the exact color I need. So why do I never seem to have…