The Gentle Roller

A project in Melbourne, AU by Philip Coates and Joni Cornell
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A new machine for an ancient craft - the Gentle Roller felt rolling machine - the felter's friend - discover what it can do for you.
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Backers: 19
Average Pledge Per Backer: $1428 AUD

Funded: $27,135 AUD of $75,000 AUD
Dates: Nov 30th -> Jan 28th (60 days)
Project By: Philip Coates and Joni Cornell
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Latest News

Merry Christmas from The Gentle Roller

December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Joni's Hooded Scarf

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Watch Joni's latest project - Joni's Hooded Scarf . She uses a nuno pre-felt that is 3.5 metres x 1.3 metres and The Gentle Roller and The Gentle Roller Fulling Drum handled them with ease. For more on The Gentle Roller visit... (Read More)

Jillian's Lightweight Nuno Wrap

December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday we asked Jillian Somerville Finch (felt maker and felting workshop teacher) to join us in the studio to use The Gentle Roller.  We asked her to attempt whatever item was her most difficult piece to hand roll. Jillian had never seen or used... (Read More)

Making an Irregular Shape - Collar Scarf

December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
During the Kickstarter campaign we plan to use this "update" section to address questions and post videos or pictures of items we make as the campaign progresses.  The video's are not detailed tutorials; more of a guide to show how The Gentle Roller... (Read More)

Air Express Delivery Charges

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had a few questions about the cost of delivery as it isn't shown on the main page. As an Australian campaign, all our prices and in $A when we submit them to Kickstarter.  We cannot be specific about the price you will pay if you are in the... (Read More)

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