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Nicola Brown
Ireland
Приєднався 10 бер 2008
I’m passionate about wet felting, eco printing, growing trees and dye plants which I use in the studio to colour my textiles. I really enjoy helping others develop their own sustainable textile practices too and love sharing my skills via regular online workshops and weekly videos. Three words describe what I do; simple, natural, crafted. Based at Clasheen in rural south east Ireland I love gardening, silviculture, re-cycling, food, hiking, walking Pip my collie and trying to live a sustainable life. I have also been known to enjoy the odd glass of wine or a shot of whisky!
Felting large projects #wetfelting #howtowetfelt #howtofelt
Are you interested in creating large felt items such as area rugs or wall hangings? This short conversation shares how I deal with big pieces like these.
My aim is to cultivate a sustainable, nature focused practice helping creatives and slow living enthusiasts feel connected, understood and supported. Since 2009 I've had multiple wet felting and eco printing workshop success stories in Ireland, North America, Australia and mainland Europe.
If you’re interested in staying in touch for regular free tips, tutorials and to get early notification when new paid learning opportunities open for registration, why not join my my newsletter mailing list?
Newsletter members.nicolabrown.ie/newsletter
Eco Printing in the Dirty Pot eBook nicolabrown.ie/shop/new-products/eco-printing-in-the-dirty-pot-ebook/
Website nicolabrown.ie/
Main textile related Instagram account nicolabrownclasheen
New Instagram account about the broader aspects of developing a sustainable textile practice and life in rural Ireland
a_rustic_irish_life account
For lively discussion and the opportunity to have your say in future Q&A sessions join my public 'Nicola Brown - Eco Printing and Felting' group on Facebook groups/nicolabrown
DISCLAIMER - None of my videos are sponsored, all opinions and suggestions for studio supplies or equipment are my own. Some of the links below about developing a business are affiliate links. This means that at zero cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
For ongoing support and training related to the development of an online presence and membership programme I highly recommend Jeff Walker productlaunchformula.com/go?p=a4985&w=launch
To create thumbnails and edit images I use Canva www.canva.com/join/vvh-ssg-phl
My aim is to cultivate a sustainable, nature focused practice helping creatives and slow living enthusiasts feel connected, understood and supported. Since 2009 I've had multiple wet felting and eco printing workshop success stories in Ireland, North America, Australia and mainland Europe.
If you’re interested in staying in touch for regular free tips, tutorials and to get early notification when new paid learning opportunities open for registration, why not join my my newsletter mailing list?
Newsletter members.nicolabrown.ie/newsletter
Eco Printing in the Dirty Pot eBook nicolabrown.ie/shop/new-products/eco-printing-in-the-dirty-pot-ebook/
Website nicolabrown.ie/
Main textile related Instagram account nicolabrownclasheen
New Instagram account about the broader aspects of developing a sustainable textile practice and life in rural Ireland
a_rustic_irish_life account
For lively discussion and the opportunity to have your say in future Q&A sessions join my public 'Nicola Brown - Eco Printing and Felting' group on Facebook groups/nicolabrown
DISCLAIMER - None of my videos are sponsored, all opinions and suggestions for studio supplies or equipment are my own. Some of the links below about developing a business are affiliate links. This means that at zero cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
For ongoing support and training related to the development of an online presence and membership programme I highly recommend Jeff Walker productlaunchformula.com/go?p=a4985&w=launch
To create thumbnails and edit images I use Canva www.canva.com/join/vvh-ssg-phl
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Can you felt with alpaca? #wetfelting #howtofelt #wetfeltingtips
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Are you wondering whether you can felt with alpaca fibre rather than wool? Here's my answer! My aim is to cultivate a sustainable, nature focused practice helping creatives and slow living enthusiasts feel connected, understood and supported. Since 2009 I've had multiple wet felting and eco printing workshop success stories in Ireland, North America, Australia and mainland Europe. If you’re int...
Don't want tie lines on your eco printed fabric? #dirtypot #ecoprinting #sustainabletextiles
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What happens if you want to process eco bundles in the 'dirty pot' without using traditional powdered mordants but don't want tie lines to show on your fabric? Here's a simple tip! My aim is to cultivate a sustainable, nature focused practice helping creatives and slow living enthusiasts feel connected, understood and supported. Since 2009 I've had multiple wet felting and eco printing workshop...
How to prevent felt shrinking when it's washed #wetfelting #feltingtips #howtostopfeltshrinking
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Are you worried about caring for your hand felted items? Do you think that they will shrink when you wash them? This short videos shares my thoughts on this subject and explains why I'm confident to wash my own pieces in the washing machine. My aim is to cultivate a sustainable, nature focused practice helping creatives and slow living enthusiasts feel connected, understood and supported. Since...
Eco printing pot liquid and adjusting colour #dirtypot #ecoprintinginthedirtypot #ecoprinting
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How long can you use the same pot liquid when eco printing? Is it possible to adjust the colour to achieve different results? Join me for this short video as I explain more! My aim is to cultivate a sustainable, nature focused practice helping creatives and slow living enthusiasts feel connected, understood and supported. Since 2009 I've had multiple wet felting and eco printing workshop succes...
Can you return to a felting project on another day? #wetfelting #howtowetfelt #wetfeltingtip
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What happens if you don't have time to finish a wet felting project in one session? Can you leave it successfully and come back to it later? My aim is to cultivate a sustainable, nature focused practice helping creatives and slow living enthusiasts feel connected, understood and supported. Since 2009 I've had multiple wet felting and eco printing workshop success stories in Ireland, North Ameri...
Eco printing sculptural felt #feltvessel #sculpturalfelt #ecoprinting
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Here's a very short explanation about how I eco print felt vessels. It's the same process that I use for bags, hats and any 3-dimensional felt! My aim is to cultivate a sustainable, nature focused practice helping creatives and slow living enthusiasts feel connected, understood and supported. Since 2009 I've had multiple wet felting and eco printing workshop success stories in Ireland, North Am...
Felting to eco print - when to stop? #wetfelting #howtofelt #sustainabletextiles
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If you would like to eco print your felt it's important to know when to stop the felting process and move on the the printing phase. This short video shares my top recommendation and explains why too! My aim is to cultivate a sustainable, nature focused practice helping creatives and slow living enthusiasts feel connected, understood and supported. Since 2009 I've had multiple wet felting and e...
Using scraps of felt to add texture to a new project #wetfelting #sustainabletextiles #recycling
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Using scraps of felt to add texture to a new project #wetfelting #sustainabletextiles #recycling
Confused when eco printing? #ecoprinting #dirtypot #ecoprintinginthedirtypot
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Confused when eco printing? #ecoprinting #dirtypot #ecoprintinginthedirtypot
Adding texture to wet felt - tips #wetfelting #howtofelt #wetfeltingforbeginners
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Adding texture to wet felt - tips #wetfelting #howtofelt #wetfeltingforbeginners
What to do when your prints are not successful! #botanicalprinting #ecoprinting #ecoprintingonfabric
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What to do when your prints are not successful! #botanicalprinting #ecoprinting #ecoprintingonfabric
How to finish wet felt professionally #finishingfelt #wetfelting #howtofelt
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How to finish wet felt professionally #finishingfelt #wetfelting #howtofelt
Can you include yarn that is not wool into a felting project? #wetfelting #howtofelt #embellishing
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Can you include yarn that is not wool into a felting project? #wetfelting #howtofelt #embellishing
What to look out for when thrift shopping for garments
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What to look out for when thrift shopping for garments
When to add prefelt to your layout #wetfelting #wetfeltingtips #sustainabletextiles
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When to add prefelt to your layout #wetfelting #wetfeltingtips #sustainabletextiles
Can you eco print fabric blends? Wool and cotton for example? #sustainabletextiles #ecoprinting
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Can you eco print fabric blends? Wool and cotton for example? #sustainabletextiles #ecoprinting
Making Prefelt #wetfelting #wetfeltingtips #sustainabletextiles
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Making Prefelt #wetfelting #wetfeltingtips #sustainabletextiles
PRO tips for eco printers - upcycling clothing #sustainabletextiles #circulareconomy #ecoprinting
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PRO tips for eco printers - upcycling clothing #sustainabletextiles #circulareconomy #ecoprinting
Finding suitable clothes to botanically print! #ecoprints #sustainabletextiles #circulareconomy
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Finding suitable clothes to botanically print! #ecoprints #sustainabletextiles #circulareconomy
Thrifting for studio supplies equipment and display items as a wet felter!
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Thrifting for studio supplies equipment and display items as a wet felter!
Thrifting as an eco printer - what to look out for! #botanicalprint #circulareconomy #sustainability
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Thrifting as an eco printer - what to look out for! #botanicalprint #circulareconomy #sustainability
Tips for finishing wet felt professionally #sustainabletextils #howtowetfelt #wetfelting
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Tips for finishing wet felt professionally #sustainabletextils #howtowetfelt #wetfelting
Can you stop a wet felting project and return to it on another day? How do you do this? #wetfelting
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Can you stop a wet felting project and return to it on another day? How do you do this? #wetfelting
When do you add embellishing fibres or prefelt to the base of your wet felting layout? #wetfelting
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When do you add embellishing fibres or prefelt to the base of your wet felting layout? #wetfelting
What is prefelt? How do you use it?
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What is prefelt? How do you use it?
PRO TIPS for felt you intend to eco print! #sustainabletextiles #ecoprinting #howtowetfelt
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PRO TIPS for felt you intend to eco print! #sustainabletextiles #ecoprinting #howtowetfelt
What is nuno felt? How is it made? #sustainabletextiles #wetfelting #howtowetfelt
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What is nuno felt? How is it made? #sustainabletextiles #wetfelting #howtowetfelt
Which supplies are necessary to start wet felting? #sustainabletextiles #feltingsupplies #howtofelt
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Which supplies are necessary to start wet felting? #sustainabletextiles #feltingsupplies #howtofelt
I am a newbie in felting and I watched your video I wanted to thank you for the clear and complete explanation now with your suggestions I will try water felting too. Thanks and good luck
hey there i’m in love with your channel! but do you think it’s possible to do eco printing without boiling and without mordant? i’m just worried about the gas and whether or not it’s more sustainable than just using synthetic stuff
Hi!!! Graciela form Costa Rica , Central America
Thank you! I’ m really new in this field. My question is about if this proyect could be have been made in both sides of the silk. Somehow I imagine that the embeded fibres from both sides should give a parallel ending. Couldn’ t be?
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Comment je peux traduire la video en français ou en Arabe merci beaucoup
Lima in Tunisia
Thank you for so generously sharing your methods!
In the beginning, you mention that it is also possible to roll the bundles. Does that mean, just the paper and the plant-material? Or do I need to add something else to it?
Thank you Nicola from New zealand
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Fabulous video, so glad I watch the whole video. Just starting on my wooly journey and processing my own sheep fleeces. This has given me the confidence to wet felt again. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
This is awesome! Thank you!
Nicola, as you know I have been felting for a few years, but I watched this video again and learned some things I could change in my felting processes. THANK YOU!
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You're so welcome Rhonda!
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Thank you for sharing this information ❤
You're so welcome!
Hi. Excited about what you are going to teach us today. Leslie from South Africa
I like you very much
???do you use cotton on ecoprinting???
Yes, I eco print both cellulose and protein based fabric with different results on each
Hi from Colorado, USA 👋
Very important Madam.Thank you so much.
Very informative! What do you use if you do not have eucalyptus leaves? They do not grow here. Are the ones you buy at a craft store any good?
I have a lot of men's silk ties and find that they are resistant to nuno felting. Can you suggest what might be happening?
Yes. The silk in most ties is too tight a weave for the wool fibre to migrate through easily so they are not very suitable for nuno felting. This doesn't mean that you can't work the fibre through with time; you need to be delicate though rather than rough and once the silk ties have felted they will probably look like elephant's skin rather than soft and flexible nuno felt!
Thank you for your quick reply! This is great to know, and what you wrote makes a lot of sense. I noticed how dense the ties felt to the touch. I have a lot of ties, and I was between donating them and trying again to use them. Now I know what to do! 🎉
@@YahuahLives You're welcome!
Bravo Nicola, your cards are beautiful. I'll make some , thank you 🍁
Thanks so much, and enjoy!!
I'm ecoprinting for the first time. Fingers crossed it turns out well. 🤞🏼 Should the fabric always be boiled (with the flowers/leaves and in between layer all rolled up) for the prints to appear?
Wonderful to find this video again! A friend and I did eco-dying workshops at a big community campout last week. We picked local plants in and around the campsite and I brought some Japanese Maple and, gotta love it, Smoke Bush leaves from home garden. Our dirty pot results were fabulous colours! Yet my friend and I forgot to research how to set the plant dyes for the workshoppees. Now I have your fabulous info to share, and use on my own pretty pieces. Much gratitude for your sharing your knowlege here. :)
What a fantastic experience, it sounds absolutely wonderful. You are so welcome <3
Thank you. This video was very informative. I am interested in dyeing cellulose fabrics into flat colors from tree leaves and bark, But still integrating the mordant processes, and I feel quite insecure about copper liqueur. And powders generally. It is nice to learn from you
Thanks for the comment Sophie. We have a great community over on Facebook where many artists share their creations and processes if you'd like to learn more about printing without mordants. We'd love to have you there - facebook.com/groups/nicolabrown
I have been trying to experiment with copper liqueur to dye nettle to get better greens, But feel insecure about it's toxicity Probably finding a copper pot would help a lot To feel more confident I think the powders and liqueur are interesting, but also confusing. Have you ever dyed with red hazel or copper beech (the tree that has burgundy leaves)? I once achieved an amazing blue shade from the leaves! But cannot reproduce it That's why I wonder if copper could support in producing greener tones
Bravo!!! J'adore votre manière de travailler, respectueuse de notre planète Merci!
Thank you so much Marie!
J'habite dans le sud de la France dans les Pyrénées
Greetings from Clasheen!
Félicitation madame! Vous êtes merveilleuse!
I have an old rusty roasting tin. Don’t know what the metal is but do you think it would be suitable? Thank you.
It would be absolutely perfect Chrissie!
Love to work with you
Thanks Catharina! I have a very affordable Coaching Week coming up in the next week or two if you would like to join. Keep updated by joining my mailing list - members.nicolabrown.ie/newsletter
Hi Nicole. Thank you for sharing this. My question is about overhead. Do you include costs for shows in your overhead?
??? Hi, it is Cathy from South African ???
Greetings from Clasheen Cathy!
I'm getting my dirty pot ready! Has anyone tried using purple shamrock? I have a plant in my garden
Hi I am from Sri Lanka Thanks for d knowledge
Greetings from Clasheen, you are so welcome!
Hermoso❤❤❤❤❤!!!! Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷
Saludos de Clasheen!
@@clasheen ❤️
How do I order the ebook?
Thanks for the interest Francine! Here is the link - nicolabrown.ie/product-category/ebook/
Thank you for this comprehensive tutorial. I will definitely try felting a vessel with your method. You are a wonderful teacher.
Thank you so much for the lovely compliment! And you are so welcome
Wonderfull attention to detail. Result quality product
Glad you like it! Thanks so much
Would love to have a go
Try it!! Enjoy :)
Gracias
You're so welcome!
Thanks for sharing ❤ i love your postcard prints and its a great way to start my ecoprint journey 🙏
You are so welcome!
Love your videos. I have never heard of wool lining paper, sounds interesting. Wonder if it is called something else in canada
It’s called wallpaper lining paper, or just lining paper!
Thank you Nicola, so informative 😁 Wishing Ur Mother a very good recovery 🙏
Thank you so much!
Melissa from Oregon, hello.
Greetings from Clasheen!
??? If you are using a mordant would you soak your felt in the mordant after it’s fully felted???
Kim from Michigan
Greetings from Clasheen!