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Lynda Otey, Fiber Art

All my Fiber Art pieces are hand crafted and one of a kind. Wool fibers felted together are very strong and when paired with silk, even stronger.
The process is known as Nuno (Japanese word for cloth) felting. The end result is dazzling!

Email me for more information, instructions on the process or if you’re interested in a class.

They look delicate but really are very sturdy. They do, however, require hand wash care to keep from felting even more…

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Scarves

These handcrafted scarves combine silk, gauze, and wool fibers to create a beautiful scarf, great fashion style, and keep you warm at the same time. Silk scarf base colors are dyed using natural coloring — madder root, avocado skins, blueberries, cabbage, beets, etc. Cobweb scarves have no base… the wool binds together with the other wool fibers to create a light, airy, almost see-through piece, like a cobweb. Here are just a few samples…

Multi-colored Merino wool and wool yarns with fringe. 7" x 84"  $55
Multi-colored Merino wool and wool yarns with fringe. 7″ x 84″
Hot Pink to deep burgandy Merino wool and wool yarns in a grid pattern with fringe & bead accents.  8" x 80"  $50
Hot Pink to deep burgundy Merino wool and wool yarns in a grid pattern with fringe & bead accents. 8″ x 80″
Merino wool on cotton gauze base with denim grid design.  8" x 76"  $50
Merino wool on cotton gauze base with denim grid design. 8″ x 76″
Merino wool on eco-dyed salmon cotton gauze base. 7" x 76"  $50
Merino wool on eco-dyed salmon cotton gauze base. 7″ x 76″
Merino wool with wool and silk yarns woven throughout. 8" x 80"  $50
Merino wool with wool and silk yarns woven throughout. 8″ x 80″
Cranberry Merino wool with Wool yarns running through cobweb base and making fringe. 7" x 76"  $50
Cranberry Merino wool with Wool yarns running through cobweb base and making fringe. 7″ x 76″
Denim blue and gold Merino wool on an eco dyed silk panel.  9" x 80"  $55
Denim blue and gold Merino wool on an eco dyed silk panel. 9″ x 80″ – SOLD
Merino wool on eco dyed silk panel with wool yarn and gold natural locks accents.  8" x 80"  $55
Merino wool on eco dyed silk panel with wool yarn and gold natural locks accents. 8″ x 80″
Grey & Black Merino Wool with cool colored wool yarn accents.  7.5" x 72"  $45
Gray & Black Merino Wool with cool colored wool yarn accents. 7.5″ x 72″ – SOLD
Red and Black Merino wool on eco-dyed madder-root silk panel. 8" x 76" SOLD
Red and Black Merino wool on eco-dyed madder-root silk panel. 8″ x 76″ SOLD
Blue Merino wool on eco dyed lime silk panel. 7" x 72" SOLD
Blue Merino wool on eco dyed lime silk panel. 7″ x 72″ SOLD
Merino wool spiral cobweb. 7" x 76" SOLD
Merino wool spiral cobweb. 7″ x 76″ SOLD

Clothing & Wearable Separates

Each piece of clothing is created using the “Resist” method of Nuno felting, there are no seams. This also makes each piece reversible. The colors are related but offer different detail to fit your mood. Custom sizes are available however I consider the below items a medium, 12 – 14 size.

Maroon, blue, black & white Merino Wool vest with a black Cotton Gauze base. Tencel and beadwork add a little sparkle and bead loops hook on the hand crafted Copper & Enamel buttons. Size Medium (10/12) ~ $125
Maroon, blue, black & white Merino Wool vest with a black Cotton Gauze base. Tencel and beadwork add a little sparkle and bead loops hook on the hand crafted Copper & Enamel buttons. Size Medium (10/12) ~ $125
A symetrical poncho on a cotton gauze base. Airy but warm and allows freedom of movement.  $125
Asymmetrical poncho, Merino wool felted on a cotton gauze base. Airy but warm and allows freedom of movement. $125
Reversible sleeveless top made from Merino wool on a cotton gauze base.
Reversible sleeveless top made from Merino wool on a cotton gauze base – front view.
Reverse side has muted shades of the same colors.
Reversible sleeveless top made from Merino wool on a cotton gauze base.
Reversible sleeveless top made from Merino wool on a cotton gauze base – back with curved “tail” detail.
Lil Black Dress - Merino wool with silk base, red wool and beaded accents. Reversible to complete black (no red). Not For Sale
Lil Black Dress – Merino wool with silk base, red wool and beaded accents. Reversible to complete black (no red).
Not For Sale
Fingerless mittens let your fingers be free and your hands nice and cozy. $25 /pair
Fingerless mittens let your fingers be free and your hands nice and cozy.
Fingerless mittens - many colors and sizes to choose from  $25 for a pair.
Fingerless mitten examples – many colors and sizes to choose from.
Merino Felted Pins - for hats, scarves, shawls or coat lapels.
Merino Felted Pins – for hats, scarves, shawls or coat lapels.
Approximately 3-4″ diameter.
Bangle Bracelets - various sizes & colors - $7 each
Bangle Bracelets – various sizes & colors.
Felted Pin - close up
Felted Pin – close up
Red & Black hat felted over silk base with Pinned side flap.  Not for Sale
Red & Black hat felted over silk base with Pinned side flap. Not for Sale

Fiber Art in the Home

These reversible vessels are made with several layers of Merino wool, recycled sweater parts, and wool fabric for stability.  The felting process layers the wool over a “resist” to prohibit the felting in parts and create the void that becomes the containment area.

They are hand washable in warm to cool water (not cold or hot!), gentle soap, no agitation, no machines.  Once wetted again, the shape is finalized over a glass, bowl, box, balloon, or by padding with plastic filler to ‘block’ the shape until dry.  With proper care they will last for many years.

Little green bowl - Wet Felting class finished product.
Little green bowl – Wet Felting class finished product.
Square bowl with wings - SOLD
Square bowl with wings – SOLD
Medium bowls - approx 7" diameter base.
Medium bowls – approx 7″ diameter base. – SOLD
Beaded Blue wool Bowl - approx 6" diameter, 4" at the base.
Beaded Blue wool Bowl with locks – approx 7″ diameter, 5″ at the base. – SOLD
Sweater cuff tiny bowl - approx 3.5" base
Sweater cuff tiny bowl – approx 3.5″ base
Sweater cuff tiny bowl, rim open - approx 3.5" base
Same Sweater cuff tiny bowl, rim open – approx 3.5″ base
3D Felted Birdhouse decor
3D Felted Birdhouse decor

To find out more information, Email me.  Prices and shipping costs vary.
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