Nuno Felting Explained

Each piece of my artwork is a fusion of many silks and ultra fine merino wool. This is an arduous process of working wool fibers through the weave of the silks.

This migration of the wool through the silks creates a light “fabric” with shiny brilliant colors.

The different silks I use are recycled sarees from India, hand dyed Uzbekistan and Margilan silk, which is hand dyed in my studio.

Other fibers used are tussah silk threads, viscose, bamboo and raw silk straight from the cocoons.

All of these different fibers create spectacular luminous color combinations and very interesting and soft textures.

What is Wet Felting Anyway?

Wet felting is an ancient art form; it is eco-friendly and sustainable in that it uses renewable animal fibers. Wool fibers to durable fabric begin with wool fibers layed out and then additional fibers added.

The layout depends on the piece I’m making, which is important for special particular items. The layout is initially wetted with a soap and water solution and is then rubbed and rolled. The intensity of the rubbing and shrinking begins. A final rinse and shape to let dry.