Felt wax (for improving the strength and durability of handmade felt in dry felting techniques by means of adhesion, cohesion and subsequent hardening of the oil content in the wax)

Abstract

Aid for processing textile fibers in the dry felting process, comprising at least one waxy and at least one oily component, characterized in that, when applied to textile fibers, it causes them to bond together and subsequently hardens in the air, achieving a tough consistency.

Description

Summary

[0001] The invention relates to an aid for processing textile fibers using the dry felting method. A felting wax is proposed, consisting of at least one wax and at least one oil, which, when applied to fibers, causes them to bond together and subsequently hardens in the air, achieving a viscous consistency. This results in uniform, stable, and durable surfaces, while simultaneously reducing fiber shedding and increasing the lifespan of the felted objects. In preferred embodiments, the material comprises beeswax and linseed oil; additional waxes, oils, or additives can also be used to selectively influence the hardening process. Technical field

[0002] The invention relates to an aid for processing textile fibers in the context of dry felting techniques, in particular needle felting, winding felting and comparable processes. Object of the invention

[0003] The object of the invention is to provide a means that reliably bonds the fibers together during dry felting, enables lasting stability, and improves the surface quality of the felted objects. Additionally, the durability of the felted objects should be extended by reducing fiber shedding. Furthermore, the invention aims to create the possibility of selectively varying the material properties by choosing different waxes, oils, and, if necessary, additives, for example, to accelerate curing. Solution to the task

[0004] The problem is solved by a felting wax consisting of at least one wax and at least one oil. The material initially has a spreadable consistency. When applied to textile fibers during dry felting, it causes the fibers to bond together. After application, the material hardens in the air, developing a tough consistency. This creates a uniform, stable, and durable surface in the treated areas. Furthermore, it reduces the shedding of individual fibers and increases the adhesion between the fibers, resulting in longer-lasting and more dimensionally stable felt objects.

[0005] In a preferred embodiment, the material consists of beeswax and linseed oil. Alternatively or additionally, other waxes and oils can be used. Furthermore, additives can be incorporated into the material to allow for targeted control of the hardening or curing rate. Areas of application - the production of uniform, stable and resistant surfaces on felt objects, - the shaping of elongated, delicate structures, especially arms and legs of felt figures and stems of felt flowers, - the simplified manual production of felt strands and cords using the dry felting process, - its use in needle felting and winding felting techniques as well as in other dry felting processes. Advantages of the invention

[0006] The composition of at least one wax and at least one oil, as well as air-induced solidification, results in the following advantages: - facilitated bonding of fibers in the dry felting process, - Formation of uniform, stable and resistant surfaces, - Extended durability due to reduced pilling, - precise shaping even with delicate or elongated structures, - Flexibility in adapting material properties through the selection of different waxes, oils and additives.

[0007] Felt wax thus represents a technically novel aid for the felt craft, surpassing known agents in its properties and application possibilities.

Claims

[1] Auxiliary material for processing textile fibers in the dry felting process, comprising at least one waxy and at least one oily component, characterized by , that when applied to textile fibers it causes them to bond together and then hardens in the air, resulting in a tough consistency. [2] Aids according to claim 1, characterized by , that it serves to create a uniform, stable and resistant surface on felt objects. [3] Aids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that its use increases the durability of felt objects by reducing fiber shedding. [4] Aids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that it can be used for shaping elongated structures, especially arms and legs of felt figures and stems of felt flowers. [5] Aids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it can be used to produce flat or thin structures, especially petals, leaves and clothing parts of felt figures. [6] Aids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it facilitates and speeds up the production of felt cords from combed top using the dry felting process. [7] Aids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that beeswax is used as the wax-like component. [8] Aids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that linseed oil is used as the oily component. [9] Aids according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that additional waxes, oils or additives are included which affect the curing speed or material properties. [10] Use of the auxiliary according to any one of claims 1 to 9 in needle felting and winding felting techniques as well as other dry felting processes.