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Posted by on July 17, 2006, 5:04 pm
I'm looking for a source for thick felt I can use to make covers -- or
perhaps cozies -- for personal electronics like digital cameras and
laptops. I think the ideal thickness range is 3/16" - 3/8".
All I have been able to locate on the web are industrial felts, which
are thick but none too attractive. Does anyone have suggestions for a
more craft-oriented source? Ideally the product would look like nice
homemade felt and be available in a range of not-too-perfectly-even
colors (though I could dye it if it comes to that).
Thanks!
/afb
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Posted by Olwyn Mary on July 18, 2006, 11:39 am
adam.block@gmail.com wrote:
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> I'm looking for a source for thick felt I can use to make covers -- or
> perhaps cozies -- for personal electronics like digital cameras and
> laptops. I think the ideal thickness range is 3/16" - 3/8".
>
> All I have been able to locate on the web are industrial felts, which
> are thick but none too attractive. Does anyone have suggestions for a
> more craft-oriented source? Ideally the product would look like nice
> homemade felt and be available in a range of not-too-perfectly-even
> colors (though I could dye it if it comes to that).
>
> Thanks!
>
> /afb
>
You could try what I do. Go to thrift stores or rummage sales and buy
up all-wool sweaters, then toss them in the washing machine and dryer
(high heat) two or three times until they felt. For the thickness you
want, you are going to need to start off with heavy sweaters.
Olwyn Mary in New orleans.
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Posted by bluet3 on July 19, 2006, 8:43 am
adam.block@gmail.com wrote:
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> I'm looking for a source for thick felt I can use to make covers -- or
> perhaps cozies -- for personal electronics like digital cameras and
> laptops. I think the ideal thickness range is 3/16" - 3/8".
> All I have been able to locate on the web are industrial felts, which
> are thick but none too attractive. Does anyone have suggestions for a
> more craft-oriented source? Ideally the product would look like nice
> homemade felt and be available in a range of not-too-perfectly-even
> colors (though I could dye it if it comes to that).
> Thanks!
> /afb
wool felt electronics covers - wondering if you need to worry about
static?
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Posted by Betty Vereen Hill on July 19, 2006, 7:37 pm
I agree - it seems that one would be asking for trouble to encase any
electronic gadget in a wool cover, with the real possibility of static
buildup.
Betty in Georgia
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> adam.block@gmail.com wrote:
>> I'm looking for a source for thick felt I can use to make covers -- or
>> perhaps cozies -- for personal electronics like digital cameras and
>> laptops. I think the ideal thickness range is 3/16" - 3/8".
>> All I have been able to locate on the web are industrial felts, which
>> are thick but none too attractive. Does anyone have suggestions for a
>> more craft-oriented source? Ideally the product would look like nice
>> homemade felt and be available in a range of not-too-perfectly-even
>> colors (though I could dye it if it comes to that).
>> Thanks!
>> /afb
> wool felt electronics covers - wondering if you need to worry about
> static?
>
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Posted by Olwyn Mary on July 19, 2006, 9:44 pm
Betty Vereen Hill wrote:
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> I agree - it seems that one would be asking for trouble to encase any
> electronic gadget in a wool cover, with the real possibility of static
> buildup.
>
> Betty in Georgia
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>>adam.block@gmail.com wrote:
>>>I'm looking for a source for thick felt I can use to make covers -- or
>>>perhaps cozies -- for personal electronics like digital cameras and
>>>laptops. I think the ideal thickness range is 3/16" - 3/8".
>>>All I have been able to locate on the web are industrial felts, which
>>>are thick but none too attractive. Does anyone have suggestions for a
>>>more craft-oriented source? Ideally the product would look like nice
>>>homemade felt and be available in a range of not-too-perfectly-even
>>>colors (though I could dye it if it comes to that).
>>>Thanks!
>>>/afb
>>wool felt electronics covers - wondering if you need to worry about
>>static?
>
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>
Surely it is synthetic fabrics which cause static buildup? I have wool
carpets in my house and never get a static shock, but in my car, which
has nylon carpets, I do get static. Also, with nylon clothing many
people get static cling, but with my silk-lined wool or cotton skirts I
never experience it. Actually, I would be more inclined to worry about
moisture buildup with any fabrics.
Olwyn Mary in New Orleans.
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> perhaps cozies -- for personal electronics like digital cameras and
> laptops. I think the ideal thickness range is 3/16" - 3/8".
>
> All I have been able to locate on the web are industrial felts, which
> are thick but none too attractive. Does anyone have suggestions for a
> more craft-oriented source? Ideally the product would look like nice
> homemade felt and be available in a range of not-too-perfectly-even
> colors (though I could dye it if it comes to that).
>
> Thanks!
>
> /afb
>