Play the magic wand.... 魔法一變 ....

Idea came from Heather's eco dye purse (Heather's blog) we done with Nicola Brown in Portugal,  The outcome of prints on wool was impressive so I made my own with the eucalyptus leaves and rose leaves last weekend.  

Eucalyptus Cinerea is my fav. It gives bold and bright red/orange color. 

桉樹葉就是那麼神奇, 有一種我們在香港花店很便宜的花材尤加利更是我的最愛, 且看我如何把弄印在剛從葡萄牙學會做的 "一件頭" 雙面手袋上. 

The reversible bag has different prints in and out with rose leaves and two kinds of eucalyptus leaves.  Unexpected outcome I've ever done.

 I'm really so happy with this and love to share.  See the pic. how it is made.

After the wool felt purse was made, I soaked in diluted vinegar for a few hours
 before laying the leaves.

Put some euc cinerea leaves inside the purse (sandwich) and a little on the surfaces.   The narrow euc leaves were windfalls after strong wind in my area. It's a "treasure" to get the green leaves since we're not allowed to pluck.

I covered the purse surface with kitchen wrap and bundled. Brought to boil and simmered for 45-min. Left in a thermo pot overnight (keep hot for some more hours). 

See the leaves prints from laying out, then boiled to finished.

 The reversible purse has both inside & outside prints also back & front.

Rose leaves are not so bright but still clear outlines, contrast with euc cinerea bright red. 

Fresh euc cinerea leaves are silver-green and smaller. 

I scattered them over the wool surface and put the euc barks to make the branches. also the euc buds. Amazingly the color is very bold and bright.

Reverse inside out.

A full look with two flaps.

Back side.

With flap down.

Reverse inside out.

Because this is a reversible purse I haven't yet decided how to put the button on. May attach my handmade ceramic button like this.

From plain to bright in 24 hours.

A reversible purse with both looks !  I love the bright orange !

When I see orange color I think of "orange lover" Heather. I showed her blog of wool ring making to my colleague L.  She said orange was her cup of tea and would like to learn.  I'd offer a free session for colleagues to make this cute little thing if time suits.  Before that this little ring goes to L.

My hats off  to Nicola Brown who's so generous to show us how to make all sorts of wool stuff.  I love the rings and have made some for giveaways.  The bigger white one can be a scarf "clip".
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A painting or just a bag? 是畫也是袋子?

A wool felt painting

  Or a gift pack?

 Can you advise me what to do with this?

 

Recently I like to do wool painting.  I referred to the collection of the renowned contemporary Chinese painter Wu Guan Zhong (吳冠中) and made this.

 Wu Guan Zhong is one of the best known Chinese painters.

 I love his paintings of natural scenery, simple but powerful abstract forms.

 Steps of wool felt painting side one

1. First laid  wool to make a bag with foam resist; 

2.  Wet with soap water, laid the prefelt of houses with needle to "paint"; 

3. Semi "painted" houses ; 

4. Finally put on trees, grasses and do the rubbing and felting;

5. That's the look but I can't nor intended to do the same as original.

 The other side I intended to make it differently with the theme of "sky, cloud and sea". I put the white silk scrap to make the nuno felt as cloud and enclosed a shell.  After all finished I opened to show the shell.

 Two sided bag

 What to do with this bag? Just as a painting put aside?

 Or a bag for toiletries?

Or put a glass inside to make it as a vase?

Anyway, this is a practice of wool painting and bag making.

Wool felt doll enhanced with eyes 羊毛小妮子

Just made this wool felt doll.  This is another trial with the skills got from YouTube for the wool felt ropes to make hands and legs.  

最近看到 YouTube 製作 羊毛繩條子技巧, 靈機一觸, 何不一試自己加點創意, 做一 個羊毛小娃, 把羊毛包著幼鐵絲使手足可「屈曲」, 可坐可企, 更有姿態 !!??

I asked  bloggers's should I add the eyes or just leave it. Most said go for it. Thank you bloggers.
See the comparison photo above.

Here's how it's made.

1. Laid the wool on a bamboo blind with a thin wire over it.  Rolled and rubbed to make the ropes.

2. Wet felt the wool sheet for the coat.

3. Stuffed the body and head then connected the limbs.

4. Cut the arm holes to dress up.

5. Stitched with beads for eyes.

I made the ropes with wire inside so that the arms and legs are "movable".  The YouTube of rope demo (click to view) is GREAT.

Limbs  coated with wire are wonderful  ......

She can stand up firm.

Relaxing poses with crossed legs.

 Riding with flowers.

Without eyes we don't know her expression.

With the two dots enhance the beauty. She sees the world of hope and black & white !

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Nuno felt dolls show you around my place- Stanley

I've added some more collection of my nuno felt dolls recently just wanted to experiment different chiffons entanglement with wool . I've to name these now borns. Is Nuna sounds pretty? OK, let me call it Nuna.

They're made of ceramic or paper clay bodies, rope limbs, wool+chiffon hats and dresses. Interested please read my previous post of how to make it.

Let Nuna Orange shows you Stanley where I've my little studio. We went up the trail to the mid of the hill. All year round there're lots of wild flowers. I don't know the names honestly. Some fruits of them are edible.
野牡丹花 Melastomaceae are typically everywhere in the mountain.
Stanley is on the south of the Island. The British and Canadian troops made their last stand before surrending to Japanese troop during the Battle of Hong Kong in 1941.
It is now a little district mixed with different elements. Down there are prime houses for the rich, government houses for grass roots, barracks for PLA (People's Liberation Army of China) even prisons. Surrounding is peaceful, beautiful with lushes and jade clear beaches.

Months ago there're lots of white wild camilia now become fruits. Things change from thriving to fading or verse versa.

These mini wooden houses in sculpture were only recreated in accordance to the original squatters on the hill side some decades ago. This was the artwork displayed in the corridor to show the historic development of the area by school project. Thanks to FYK Memorial School.

In the 90's the hillside of Stanley were full of squatters. After some years of transformation it become a well developed and harmonic area both for local and tourists. On sundays I love walking up the trails to have a breath breaking view.

Strolling along the waterfront is pleasing.

Main Street with lined bars and restaurants is packed with tourists on holidays.

Tranquil with fishing boats.

Nuna Orange is tired after some steps. Let's call it a day. Wanna to home? This will be going to J. A special wish for her.

These are waiting to somebody's home on special occasions.
Nice week to YOU. Until next time.

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