This tutorial looks great. I am a beginner felter. I've made simple bags but have failed at making decent cords for them. Does this method work for longer cords as well... just by increasing the length of the layout? Thankyou so much I have been so inspired by your tutorials to try more projects!
I too don't find them the easiest but this method is far superior to anything else I've ever tried. It may feel a little strange at first but once you get the hang of it you will find they are fast to make and beautifully strong. Good luck!
I love your videos and learning so much from them. A quick question - if you use a cord as a handle for a bag do you attach it to the bag, knot and let it dry? Or dry the cord first - will you be able to knot it afterwards?
Hi from Ireland and many apologies for my slow reply. I don't find any different between using a wet or a dry cord, both are equally easy or difficult to knot!
Yes Sarah! Start by felting a cord but leave one end dry....... layout a second cord and either combine both during the layout stage OR felt the second one with a dry end too and then afterwards felt both dry ends together. Does this make sense?
Hi Hazel. The finished length of the cord depends on the lay out size and the quantity of wool used. As a rough guide, the finished length will be the length of your initial rectangle. Once you wet the fibre and roll the cord it will be longer, after felting it will be approximately the same length as the rectangle was.
Brilliant thank you it's so easy to work out the size I will need I want to make a necklace with a spiral on one side and a knot on the other for my daughters birthday
The best way of making a cord I've found so far! Mixing more colours of wool and some viscose gives great effects. And I just love the moment you doubt if it would ever come together and then it suddenly does. 🙂🙂🙂🥰🥰🥰
I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and totally agree about this being the best way to felt a strong cord. Thank goodness that Anita Larkin shared this way all those years ago !
Great, great video
I learned about rolling diagonally!!!!
Thanks !!!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Perla, have fun with the technique!!!
That was beautiful, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank’s Nicola , good thing to mémorise what I learnt with you in Portugal !
You’re welcome Veronique, I’m glad that you are still felting! Greetings from Clasheen.
Too generous! Love it, thank you!
Thanks Tricia and you’re welcome!
Thank you. Very useful video for me. Also, I love the table that you work on.
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Thank you very much!
This tutorial looks great. I am a beginner felter. I've made simple bags but have failed at making decent cords for them. Does this method work for longer cords as well... just by increasing the length of the layout?
Thankyou so much I have been so inspired by your tutorials to try more projects!
Really enjoyed this video - all your tutorials are calm and clear. Thank you!
Great to hear! Thanks!!
Thank you so much for sharing beautiful work. I have learnt so much from you and I am soo appreciative. Thank you!
I'm glad you are enjoying it! Thank you for the lovely comment
Never seen this method, brilliant, thank you Nicola.
You are very welcome!
I like you very much
Lovely tutorial
Thanks for watching!!
Love this video🐾
Thanks Barbara!
Love this video
Thanks Debra!
Thank you. I’ve struggled with cords. Will give this a try.
I too don't find them the easiest but this method is far superior to anything else I've ever tried. It may feel a little strange at first but once you get the hang of it you will find they are fast to make and beautifully strong. Good luck!
I love your videos and learning so much from them. A quick question - if you use a cord as a handle for a bag do you attach it to the bag, knot and let it dry? Or dry the cord first - will you be able to knot it afterwards?
Hi from Ireland and many apologies for my slow reply. I don't find any different between using a wet or a dry cord, both are equally easy or difficult to knot!
Thank you Nicola, very very helpful, and clear directions. I will be trying this for my future cords.
Thanks Lisa, have fun and I hope that you find the method helpful!
This is really useful. Thank you so much.
You are so welcome!
Is there a way to use this process to make longer cords with the same size bubble wrap by adding a second layout at some point? Thank you.
Yes Sarah! Start by felting a cord but leave one end dry....... layout a second cord and either combine both during the layout stage OR felt the second one with a dry end too and then afterwards felt both dry ends together. Does this make sense?
This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing the diagonal technique. I did two handles today and they’re exactly what I wanted,
I’m so happy that you found it useful Louise!
Great tutorial!! Thanks so much! Can't wait to try this with my next bag!!
You’re very welcome Susan, glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much! I'll be giving this a try soon!
You’re welcome Nancŷ, have fun!
Great video thank you
Glad it was helpful! Thanks Barbara
I have watched the video three times and have not seen the finished size of the cord
Anyone noticed pleased
Hi Hazel. The finished length of the cord depends on the lay out size and the quantity of wool used. As a rough guide, the finished length will be the length of your initial rectangle. Once you wet the fibre and roll the cord it will be longer, after felting it will be approximately the same length as the rectangle was.
Brilliant thank you it's so easy to work out the size I will need I want to make a necklace with a spiral on one side and a knot on the other for my daughters birthday
that was just brilliant, thank you
Glad you enjoyed! Thank you
The best way of making a cord I've found so far! Mixing more colours of wool and some viscose gives great effects. And I just love the moment you doubt if it would ever come together and then it suddenly does. 🙂🙂🙂🥰🥰🥰
I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and totally agree about this being the best way to felt a strong cord. Thank goodness that Anita Larkin shared this way all those years ago
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Thank you!
You’re welcome Silvana, have fun!