Wool Roving – Merino Solid Colours (50g)

R65.00R130.00

Ideal fibre for felting or spinning. 50 g of Lovely smooshy South African Merino Wool that is soft and airy. It is classed as a fine quality as the micron count is 21 micron.

 

Description

Lovely smooshy South African Merino Wool that is soft and airy. It is classed as a fine quality as the micron count is 21 micron.

Ideal fibre for felting or spinning. This fibre is hand dyed so please bear in mind that each batch will vary and that within a roving there are natural variances in tones and saturation.

Please choose a colour name in the drop down menu to see a photo of the colour. Please note that the colour may vary from the images, we are due to photograph the colours and look forward to uploading them as soon as we can. 

Approx 50g each

If you are finding it difficult to decide on a colour scheme, have a look at our mixed wool roving packs for  themed colours in one 50g fibre pack. Corriedale mixed colour fibre and solid colour fibre packs also available on Wool Craft.

Getting started with Needle Felting

Needle felting is the exciting process of  transforming wool into 3D objects, or adding details to wet felting, using a barbed needle.

The three main ingredients to Needle Felting is felting fibrefelting needle, and a felting surface – all available on Wool Craft.

Choosing a felting needle

We recommend you buy at least two of your desired needles because they tend to break when you first start out. Each type of needle performs a function:

Choosing a Felting Fibre

We have many fibres to play with, keep the following in mind when choosing:

    • Karakul makes for a good base to felt over – it is inexpensive and used to create basic shapes that can be felted over by your chosen fibre.
    • Depending on your project, choose your favourite felting fibre
    • Locks are often used for doll hair, we have dyed locks and undyed locks
    • DO NOT buy superwash, this fibre does not felt

 

 

 

Additional information

Weight 0.05 kg
Colour:

Natural 100g, Natural 50g, Orchid, Rose, Pink, Watermelon, Cherry Blossom, Candyfloss, Raspberry, Fuchsia, Lipstick, Thistle, Lilac, Lavender, Amethyst, Purple, Plum, Maroon, Red, Blood Red, Mandarin, Orange, Peach, Butter, Golden, Buttercup, Maize, Mustard, Chartreuse, Olive, New Leaf, Lime, Grass, Emerald, Mint, Opal, Malachite, Forest, Aqua, Sea Glass, Teal, Peacock, Baby Blue, Duck Egg, Sky Blue, Cornflower, Royal Blue, Ultra Marine, Navy Blue, Black, Charcoal, Elephant, Grey, Silver, Mushroom, Oats, Bisque, Fawn, Ginger Bread, Chestnut, Buffalo, Dark Brown