Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select fibres
- Prepare work area
- Prepare fibre for felt production
- Produce felt
- Fibres are placed and layered alternating direction with each layer
- Fibres are placed onto a suitable frame or surface to be saturated with soapy water and agitated
- Fibres are removed from frame or surface, hand rubbed and shrunk as required
- Fibres are dried in preparation for blocking and shaping
- Wash is repeated if the felting is unsuccessful
- Felt is checked against design and production requirements
- Felt is transferred to appropriate area for next process or packed and stored
- All waste is disposed of according to environmental standards and practices
- Production process, including housekeeping and required documentation are completed