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hand-dyed fibres
merino wool tops colour
harmonies
a selection of repeatable variegated colourways hand-dyed on
superfine 18.5 micron australian merino tops. sold in the following
increments: 125 gms = $17.50, 250gms = $35.00, 500gms = $70.00
merino wool tops solid colours
(see also
machine crafted nuance
wools for more solids colours)
a selection of repeatable solid colours hand-dyed on superfine 18.5
micron australian merino tops – enjoy the subtle tonal variations, a
special feature of hand-dyeing.
sold in the following increments: 125 gms = $17.50, 250gms = $35.00,
500gms = $70.00
tussah silk tops colour
harmonies
a selection of repeatable variegated colourways hand-dyed on
shimmering tussah silk tops
sold in the following increments: 25gms = $9.25, 50gms=$18.00,
100gms = $36.00
tussah silk tops solid
colours
a selection of repeatable solid colours hand-dyed on shimmering
tussah silk tops.
sold in the following increments: 25gms = $9.25, 50gms=$18.00,
100gms = $36.00
bombyx silk tops colour
harmonies
(also referred to as mulberry silk)
a selection of repeatable variegated colourways hand-dyed on
brilliantly lustrous bombyx silk tops,.
sold in the following increments: 25gms = $10.00, 50gms=$19.50,
100gms = $39.00
new!
silk textured waste
colour harmonies
this new product is different to our previous silk throwsters
waste. it has a softer lustre and more defined and robust character
that will add great texture to your felt.
sold in the following increments: 25gms = $9.25, 50gms=$18.00,
100gms = $36.00
silk hankies
colour harmonies
a selection of repeatable colour harmonies hand-dyed on silk
hankies.
sold in the following increments: small bundle (11 gms) for only
$5.00; 25 gm = $11.00; 50 gm = $21.25
silk hankies solid
colours
a selection of repeatable solid colours hand-dyed on silk hankies.
sold in the following increments: small bundle (11 gms) for only
$5.00; 25 gm = $11.00; 50 gm = $21.25
sampler mixes
these pacs contain a sampling
of our hand-dyed colourways - a great palette of colours to play
with!
please note individual colour
names are not labelled in the pacs.
merino colour harmonies: a mix of 8 to 10 harmonies
approx. 1 meter each 250gm = $37.00
artist palette: a mix of 25 to 30 hand dyed
merino solids approx. 50 cm each 300gm = $45.00
foundation palette:
a sample of nearly every nuance 400gms = $47.00
colour nuance sample mix:
choose between neutral/pastels or earths or brights 250gms = $29.00
bombyx silk tops colour harmonies:
a mix of 8 to 12 colour harmonies 100gms = $41.00
tussah silk tops colour harmonies:
a mix of 8 to 12 colour harmonies 100gms = $38.00
tussah silk tops solid coordinates:
a mix of 8 to 12 solid colours 100gms = $38.00
silk hankies colour harmonies:
a mix of 6 to 8 colour harmonies 50gms = $23.50
silk hankies solid coordinates:
a mix of 6 to 8 solid colours 50gms = $23.50
silk textured
waste: a random mix of colour
harmonies 100gms = $38.00
hand-dyed fabrics
silk velvet fabric solid colours
a selection of repeatable solid
colours hand-dyed onto scrumptious silk
velvet (20% silk and 80% viscose) the velvet is
twisted to dry
leaving a scrunched appearance to the fabric (may be ironed out).
sold in the following
increments: small square approx (14 gms)
23cm x 25cm = $4.50; rectangle approx (28 gms)
23cm w x 55cm long =
$8.75;
one meter (112cm wide, 205gms) = $70.00
tissue silk fabric colour harmonies
a selection of repeatable colour harmonies hand-dyed on
very fine lightweight 5mm pure silk georgette. this superb
quality fabric, it will not run or snag and is lovely for felting.
1.5 meter minimum is suggested
to get the full harmony repeat, 114 cm wide, 1 meter minimum.
$13.25 per meter
tissue silk fabric solid colours
a selection of repeatable solid colours hand-dyed on
very fine lightweight 5mm pure silk georgette. this superb quality
fabric, it will not run or snag and is lovely for felting. 114 cm
wide, 1 meter minimum. $13.25 per meter
new! paj silk fabric colour harmonies
a selection of
repeatable colour harmonies hand-dyed on 5mm pure silk paj. this is
a slightly shinier fabric than the georgette – wonderful for
felting.
1.5 meter minimum is suggested
to get the full harmony repeat, 112 cm wide, 1 meter minimum.
$13.25 per meter
new! paj silk fabric colour
tones
in this 5mm pure silk paj we have
melded together several colours to create a sophisticated movement
of light and dark tones throughout the fabric.
112 cm wide, 1 meter minimum. $13.25 per meter
machine crafted
fibres
colour nuances
colour nuances are a uniquely coloured, machine crafted range of
superfine (18.5 micron) merino wool tops that reflect
the subtle
tonal variations found in nature. for your ease, we have
especially created three palettes within the range -
neutrals/pastels, earth tones and brights.
sold in the following increments: 125gms = $13.75
250gms = $27.50 500gms = $55
1 kg = $110.00
(inquiries welcome for quantity discounts)
colour nuance sampler mixes
foundation palette:
a great way to try a little bit of a lot of colours. contains nearly
all 34 colour nuances, approx.
50 cm each. 400gm = $47.00
colour nuance sampler mix: 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:
neutral/pastels
250gm = $29.00;
earth tones
250gm = $29.00;
brights
250gm = $29.00
colour nuance superfine merino carded wool batts
we have carded together several
colours of our superfine merino nuance tops into batts which are
approximately .5 meter wide x 1.25 meter long and weigh close to
200gms. you can easily peel-off layers for felting thinner projects.
200gms = $27.00 (each
batt varies in weight somewhat, we will charge you for the exact
weight of the batt)
medium grade wool batts
natural coloured 26 micron (approximate microns, it does vary
somewhat) batts available in white, sandy beige, silver grey, dark
grey brown, smokey grey and cinnamon. the batt has been
lightly needle felted so it holds together well. 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 =
$84.50
($65/kg). smaller pieces may be purchased by the square meter,
average weight being 300gms per square meter = $19.50.
miscellaneous
products
undyed fibres
tussah silk top:
shimmering honey coloured grade A1: 50 gm = $8.00, 100 gm = $16.00
bombyx (mulberry) silk top:
the 'queen bee' of silk - incredibly lustrous, brilliant white grade
A1 silk: 50 gm = $10.00 or 100 gm = $20.00
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. great fun to experiment with: 50 gm = $11.00 or 100gm =
$22.00
silk textured waste: spaghetti-like (degummed) bombyx silk
filaments, fantastic for texture. it has a soft lustre and a defined
and robust character: 50 gm = $8.00 or 100gm = $16.00
tissue silk fabric:
very lightweight silk georgette, 114cm wide, 1 meter minimum. $8.25
per meter
superfine merino wool top: beautiful natural white superfine merino wool top 18.5 micron:
250 gm = $13.70; 500 gm = $27.50; 1kg = $55.00
brooch pins
a modern take on a classic kilt pin. Matt antique brass $3.00 each
felting needles
medium felting needles $1.00 each.
olive oil soap
wonderful for the wool, great on your hands greek olive oil soap.
bars 250gms = $3.00 each
feltmaking books
and magazines
new! felt - the
australian magazine for felting and more.
australia is fortunate to have its very own
felting magazine which covers all aspects of wet and dry felting,
felted knitting, how-to-felt articles, gallery and much much more.
great value for money. cost $9.95. weight 200gms
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 projects 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 $14. 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 $14.00. weight 32gms
new! Gentle Threads - book by hungarian feltmaker judit pocs
treetops is proud to be the sole australian distributor of judit's
fabulous book and dvd. the book is a collection of beautifully
designed and creatively inspiring pictures of exotic sculptural
hats, 3-D objects, and fantasy animals. cost $40.00 (weight 180gms).
new! On Gentle Threads - dvd by hungarian feltmaker judit pocs
the dvd is a transition between a
portrait-like documentary and an educational film. it showcases the
phases of felt production, from sheep trimming through wool
processing to the various felt techniques. it aims to elevate felt
into the heights of a modern artistic medium (and this it does
beautifully!). cost $40.00 (weight 100gms).
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.
comprehensive instructions:
creating
silk 'paper' (also called silk fusion)
by nancy ballesteros (or download free
from our website – www.treetopscolours.com.au!) $2.00
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 = $15.50
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 = $13.50
colour cards
real fibre samples wrapped around floss cards.
tussah silks presented in slide pockets.
bombyx colour harmonies:
thirteen hand-dyed bombyx silk colour harmonies: $10.00
tussah silk colour harmonies: twenty-three hand-dyed
variegated colour harmonies: $18.00
tussah silk solid colours:
twenty-two hand-dyed solid coordinates: $16.00
silk textured waste:
samples of fourteen colour harmonies: $18.00
superfine merino colour
harmonies: thirty-five hand-dyed
variegated colour harmonies: $28.00
superfine merino solid
coordinates:
twenty-five hand-dyed
coordinating solid colours: $17.50
superfine merino colour
nuances:
34 uniquely coloured, machine
crafted solid colours: $28.00 |