Funky Felted Beads

INTERNATIONAL SWAP!

I have discovered the fun world of felting. I love the felted beads I've been seeing and want to make some myself.

This is a swap to make a set of felted beads for your partner. You will have one partner and you will make a minimum of 6 felted beads for your partner. You are welcome to make more of course, if you get into a felting groove and just can't stop yourself. These can be any size you want.

Then you can embellish the beads with additional beads, decorative stitching, sequins, whatever you think your partner might like.

Below are some links on how to do this, as well as some ideas for embellishments.

http://www.knitty.com/issuewinter06/FEATfeltedbeads.html http://homeofthesampler.com/howtos/lilifeltbeads.html http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/craccessoriesjewelry/article/0,,HGTV32254238612,00.html http://www.woolcrafting.com/wool-felt-beads.html http://www.woolfestival.com/articles/felltedbeads.htm http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=21330.from0 http://www.etsy.com/viewlisting.php?listing_id=8977965 (a fun example of some finished beads, for more great examples, do a search)

Etsy is a great place to get small amounts of wool roving for felting, so if you're looking for a supplier, check out the sellers there. If anyone knows of some other great sources, feel free to post the sites in the comments below.

I am giving you a month to make these, since the embellisment part may take a bit more time.

This swap is open to newbies with a filled out profile, as well as experienced swappers with a rating of 4.5 or higher. I reserve the right to ban but I will give you my reasons. I want to be sure that everyone who puts in the effort will receive something in return.

If you find you won't be able to send the swap, please let me and your partner know as soon as possible so I can arrange an angel.