How to prepare fleece to make felt Lesson 10

What is this trainer made from?

Connector: What is Fleece? Where does it come from? Fleece is the fur cut from the sheep. Once it is processed it becomes wool or fleece. We use fleece to make felt. Connector: What is Fleece? Where does it come from?

Learning Objective All will gain an understanding of how to prepare fleece to make felt. All will prepare fleece. Most will create their own design with colour. Few will add a variety of patterns with care and detail.

Big Picture Connector: Where does fleece come from? Demonstration: How to prepare fleece for felting. Individual time to prepare fleece for felting using design sheets. Review: Discussion over successful qualities.

Key Words: What do you think they are? Creative Colour Harmonious Complimentary Fleece Felt Where does our felt design come from? Our design sheet and Hundertwasser

How to prepare Felt 2) Place 1st layer of white fleece horizontal and evenly on paper. Make sure you FILL the page. 1) Separate thin strands of fleece. 3) Place 2nd layer white fleece vertical and evenly leaving no gaps. 4) Place 3rd layer of white fleece horizontal and evenly leaving no gaps. 5) Place 4th layer of colour fleece vertical and evenly leaving no gaps. 6) On the 5th layer make a creative pattern in Hundertwasser’s style.

Do you think your work is successful? Review Do you think your work is successful? Discuss with the person sitting next to you which is successful and why?

Safely Storing Your Work 2) Place tape down the 2 short sides. 1) Fold paper over prepared fleece. 3) Fold tape over the 2 short sides to glue. 4) Write your name and form on the folder.