What is Ecology? Ecology is the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment; it seeks to understand the vital connections between plants and animals and the world around them. Ecology also provides information about the benefits of ecosystems and how we can use Earth’s resources in ways that leave [...]
Archive for January, 2012
ecological shoes
Posted in ecological shoes, tagged felted wool on January 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
handmade shoes
Posted in wet felting on January 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
What is handmade? Handmade: is a new trend or current that consists of manually processed products in a unique, original way. Made by hand, not by machine; made by a process requiring manual skills. Handmade products have become a real trend. If two years ago no one did know much about what this meant, we [...]
What is wet felting?
Posted in wet felting on January 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Wet felting is a process used to make wool and other animal fibers into the dense fabric known as felt, using just hot water and soap – one of the most sustainable processes in textile. There is no spinning, knitting, crocheting or weaving involved. The process uses heat, agitation, and moisture to shrink and bond [...]