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autralian retail prices effective november 2007 - subject to change without notice - prices in australian dollars and include GST
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hand-dyed products a selection of repeatable variegated colourways, hand-dyed on the following fibre types: tussah silk tops, bombyx silk tops, silk throwster's waste and superfine 18.5 micron Australian merino tops. click on the fibre type below to view colour choices. sold in the following increments: |
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125 gm = $17.25 250 gm = $34.25 500 gm = $68.50 |
25 gm = $ 9.25 50 gm = $17.50 100 gm = $35.00 |
25 gm = $ 9.25 50 gm = $17.50 100 gm = $35.00 |
25 gm = $10.00 50 gm = $19.00 100 gm = $38.00 |
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a selection of repeatable solid colours designed to coordinate with our colour harmonies have been hand-dyed on the following fibre types: tussah silk tops and superfine merino tops. from time to time we have other solid colours available, ask for details. see also sampler mixes. click on the fibre type below to view colour choices. (also see colour nuances for more choices in solid colourways) |
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25 gm = $ 9.25 50 gm = $17.50 100 gm = $35.00 |
125 gm = $17.25 250 gm = $34.25 500 gm = $68.50 |
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contains a random sampling of our hand-dyed colourways - a great palette of colours to play with! please note individual colour names are not labelled. (see also below colour nuances sampler mixes) superfine merino colour harmonies: a mix of 8-10 harmonies approx. 1 meter each (250gm) = $36.00 new! the artist palette: contains approx. 50cm of all 28 hand dyed merino solids (300gm) = $44.00 bombyx silk tops colour harmonies: a mixed palette of colour harmonies (100gm) = $40.00 tussah silk tops colour harmonies: a mixed palette of colour harmonies (100gm) = $37.00 tussah silk tops solid coordinates: a mixed palette of solid colours (100gm) = $37.00 silk hankies colour harmonies: a mixed palette of colour harmonies (50gm) = $22.50 silk hankies solid coordinates: a mixed palette of solid colours (50gm) = $22.50 silk throwster's waste: a random mix of colour harmonies (100gm) = $37.00 |
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we are now offering hankies hand-dyed in a variety of nine solid colours and
nine colour harmonies. Small bundle (10 gms) for only
$5.00; 25 gm = $11.00; 50 gm = $20.50.
you can also order a sampler mix containing a selection of solid colours OR
a sampler mix with a selection colour harmonies available for $22.50 (50 gms).
click to view
colours. |
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silk laps (these will be discontinued until more stocks become available) silk laps:
an
incredible sheet-like preparation of silk fibres peeled off into thin layers,
fabulous for
felting or silk fusion. sizes are approximately 1.25 -
1.5 meter wide x 2 - 4 meter long. laps weigh anywhere between 100 gm to
300 gms. they are sold by weight at $0.36 cents per gram (ie. 100 gm =
$36.00). please state how much you would like to spend $ and we will try
and send one closest to that amount. click
to
view colour choices in hand-dyed
colour
harmonies or solids.
weight suggestions for
felting: small wrap 100 -150gms, medium wrap 150 – 200gms, large wrap
200-250gms.
silk
laps
scarf lengths:
we are now cutting scarf lengths from the silk laps so that you can felt your
own silk lap scarf (finished length approx 105 –120 cm long x 17cm wide).
we recommend that you purchase two lengths and felt with the wool sandwiched in
between (should only take 15 gms of wool) to obtain a fabulous silky soft scarf.
each length weighs approx 25-35 gms. they are sold by weight at $0.40 per gram (ie. 25gms =
$10.00). lap scarf felting instructions
click
here. silk laps cut pieces: we are now offering partial cut lengths of the laps. each cut piece varies in weight, usually between 25-100 gms. cost is $0.40 cents per gram (ie. 25gm = $10, 50gm = $20.00). since each piece is unique please suggest the approx. gms or price range you would like to purchase. see silk laps for colour choices. |
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silk velvet fabric
smaller square approx (14 gms) 23cm x 25cm = $3.50 rectangle approx (28 gms) 23cm w x 55cm long = $7.00 one meter (110cm wide) = $48.00 |
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tissue silk fabric
NEW! this
very fine lightweight 5mm pure silk georgette is of superb quality,
it will not run or snag and has a great handle, lovely for felting.
we hand dye it in a variety of solid colourways or in a selection of our
colour harmonies ( hand dyed 1 meter = $13.00 natural (white) 1 meter = $8.00 |
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machine crafted products colour nuances are a uniquely coloured, machine crafted range of superfine (18.5 micron) merino wool tops that rcolour nuances are an uniquely coloured, machine crafted range of superfine merino wool tops (18.5 micron) that have been exclusively dyed to our exacting specifications. We have pioneered a process which mimics a hand dyed look at a more affordable price point. the range consists of 36 colours in total. for your ease, we have created three palettes within the range. there are 13 neutrals/pastels, 12 earth tones and 11 brights. click to view colours. available in the following increments: 125gms = $12.50 250gms = $25.00 500gms = $50.00 1 kg = $100.00 (inquiries welcome for wholesale and quantity discounts) |
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colour nuance sampler mixes click to view mixes
colour nuance sampler mix: a great way to try a little bit of a lot of colours. by ordering a sampler mix you will receive approximately one meter of eight to ten different colours in a particular colour palette. three palettes to choose from, each mix is 250gm = $27.00 neutral/pastels earth tones brights |
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coarse wool batt natural coloured 26 micron batts available in white, sandy beige, silver grey, dark grey brown, smokey grey and cinnamon. great for school kids projects, felt carpets or wall hangings. the size of a batt is 2.4 x 1.8 meters, 2cm thick and weighs approx. 1.3 kg = $71.50 ($55/kg). smaller pieces may be purchased by the square meter, average weight being 250gms per square meter = $13.75. click to view |
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miscellaneous products click here to see pictures of fibres listed below 1. tussah silk top: shimmering honey coloured grade A1: 50 gm = $7.50, 100 gm = $15.00 2. bombyx (mulberry) silk top: the 'queen bee' of silk - incredibly lustrous, brilliant white grade A1silk: 50 gm = $9.50 or 100 gm = $19.00 3. silk hankies: a "hanky” is a degummed bombyx silk cocoon that has been stretched over a square frame. each layer consists of a cobweb-like random preparation of silk. several layers together become dense in appearance. a great inexpensive preparation of silk, fun to experiment with: 50 gm = $10.50 or 100gm = $21.00 4. silk throwster's waste: long spaghetti-like (degummed) bombyx silk filaments, fantastic for texture. the waste looks somewhat similar to curly kid mohair locks: 50 gm = $7.50 5. tissue silk fabric: very lightweight silk georgette, 110cm wide, 1 meter minimum. $8.00 per meter 6. superfine merino wool top: beautifully superfine 18.5 micron merino wool top: 250 gm = $12.00, 500 gm = $24.00, 1kg = $48.00. Special purchase while stocks last amazingly superfine 17.5 micron 100gms = $5.50 |
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cut mixed threads (currently unavailable) an assortment of highly lustrous Japanese threads used in the making of kimonos. a mixture of rich colours in various lustrous fibre types (silk, rayon….) and twists. The threads are cut into roughly 6 – 12 inch (15 – 30 cm) lengths. fantastic for felting, embroidery and embellishment. random mixture of colours for 50gms = $7.50,100 gms = $15.00 – a great price! |
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felting needles medium felting needles $1.00 each. click here. |
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olive oil soap wonderful for the wool, great on your hands. 78% greek olive oil soap, large bars 250gms = $4.00 each. click here to view. |
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feltmaking books introduction to feltmaking: techniques and design: basic felting, dyeing wool, pre-felts, inlay, mosaic techniques by Sheila Smith from the UK. this is a great basic manual, nicely illustrated. (this book will soon to be out of print) cost $15.00. weight 175gms. FELT - irresistibly beautiful projects by Robyn Steel-Stickland. a beautifully presented book with a wide range of projects for beginner - intermediary feltmakers. an up-to-date set of basic instructions are well illustrated with step by step photographs. many of the project feature treetops colour harmonies wools and silks. printed in 2006. cost $25.00. weight 350gms. how to make felt by Soosie Jobson. a simple step by step manual presenting three different felting techniques. great for beginners who want to know more. methods covered are 1)rolling and tossing 2) sanding and tumbler dryer 3) using only the tumble dryer. cost $10. weight 32gms making patterns for felt garments by Soosie Jobson. A simple how-to manual with step by step instructions. learn how to create a template that fits your body, then felt a garment using the seamless resist technique. cost $10.00. weight 32gms |
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silk paper instructions and adhesive mediums (also called silk fusion) this simple technique creates a silk fabric without having to spin or weave the fibres first. they are held together instead by adhesive mediums (see list below). the silk 'paper' can be easily manipulated in a variety of ways - scrunching, moulding, stitching.... you can create sculptural pieces, jewellery, book coverings, collage, free machine embroidery, hats, purses, etc. it's diverse applications are limited only by your imagination! for more information on silk paper - click here 1. comprehensive instructions: Creating Silk 'Paper' (also called Silk Fusion) by Nancy Ballesteros (or download free from this site!): $2.00 2. Silk 'Paper' Creations for the Fibre Artist by Judith Pinnell: a newly published book with new ideas and inspirations plus a section on using bombyx silk tops and throwster's waste. (weight 460 gms). $42.95. 3. acrylic gloss medium/varnish by Atelier: great for creating jewellery, sculpting, mixed media, machine embroidery. a crisper finish. maybe diluted up to 90% with water for a softer handle. (weight 300 gm): 250 ml bottle = $15.00 4. textile medium by Jo Sonja's: great for wearable art and accessories. a more mouldable and flexible finish that is waterproof and hand washable (weight 300 gm): 250 ml bottle = $13.00 |
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actual real samples wrapped around floss cards. click here to see what they look like. tussah silks presented in slide pockets. 1. bombyx colour harmonies: thirteen hand-dyed bombyx silk colour harmonies: $10.00 2. tussah silk colour harmonies: twenty-two hand-dyed variegated colour harmonies: $18.00 3. tussah silk solid colours: twenty-two hand-dyed solid coordintates: $16.00 4. silk throwsters waste: samples of sixteen colour harmonies: $18.00 5. superfine merino colour harmonies: thirty-five hand-dyed variegated colour harmonies: $28.00 6. superfine merino solid coordinates: a range twenty-four hand-dyed coordinating solid colours: $17.50 7. superfine merino colour nuances: range of 32 uniquely coloured, machine crafted solid colours: $28.00 |
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