George Weil Blog & FAQs

Welcome to the George Weil Blog FAQs which includes information about the art and craft products sold on this website. There are project ideas, photographs of items created by our customers, product reviews, and step-by-step instructions. See also our USEFUL LINKS page which includes a listing of websites offering information about the products sold on our website, training resources and Guilds.

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Surely not? Happy 70th Susan!

July 18, 2019The Team at George WeilNews and Celebration

We would like to wish Susan a very Happy 70th Birthday. Susan worked for George Weil for many years as our buyer, and still “keeps her hand in” by dyeing the hand-dyed silk fibres and Wensleydale for the business. Susan...

Fuse Angelina Fibres to Make a Glistening Web

July 8, 2019The Team at George WeilFibres,Paper CraftsCard Making,Mixed Media,Project Ideas

The glistening and iridescent Angelina fibres can be used for a number of craft applications. Here we demonstrate how fast and simple it is to fuse Angelina fibres to create a sheet of “paper” which can then be cut to...

Welcome to Millie from George Weil

July 6, 2019The Team at George WeilNews and Celebration

We had the great pleasure of welcoming Millie for her five days work experience last week. Millie worked closely with Allison to create content for the website, social media and this blog. Not only is she is the hand model...

jo 50th birthday cake - Paper Crafts - George Weil

A Double Celebration with Extra Cake

July 2, 2019The Team at George WeilNews and Celebration

We’ve been celebrating two birthday’s here at George Weil today! Susan has been busy baking and made these delicious cakes for granddaughter Sophie, who had her 20th birthday at the weekend, and Sales Manager Jo who reached her big five-o...

Winner of the George Weil Graduation Prize 2019

June 27, 2019The Team at George WeilNews and Celebration,Screen Printing,Weaving

Congratulations to Andrea Dawson for being chosen to receive the George Weil Graduation Prize for achieving the most accomplished work on her course. Andrea was presented with her prize of a £100.00 George Weil Gift Card during an award ceremony...

Make your own Bunting with Tissutex paper

June 18, 2019The Team at George WeilPaper CraftsPaper,Project Ideas

Here’s a fun project for making colourful bunting with Tissutex paper to decorate your garden, gazebo or Summer house. What is Tissutex Paper? The remarkable Tissutex paper, despite its delicate appearance, can by dyed, painted and glued without disintegrating. This...

Handmade Flower using Canford Paper

April 18, 2019The Team at George WeilPaper CraftsPaper,Project Ideas

We made these stylised flowers using two sheets of A4 Canford paper. Canford paper is available in a range of vibrant and exciting colours. We stock the full spectrum in A4 and A1 sheets which can be ordered from the...

Derwent Inktense Pencils with water wash

Derwent Inktense Pencils on Watercolour Paper

April 9, 2019The Team at George WeilDrawing & Sketching,PaintingPencils

I’ve had a little play with the Derwent Inktense Pencils on watercolour paper. I won’t win any prizes for my drawing but it does demonstrate how satisfying it is to use these water-soluble pencils. Drawing with Derwent Inktense Pencils The...

Louet Megado Dobby Looms

February 27, 2019The Team at George WeilWeaving

How a Dobby Loom Works A dobby weaving loom has a dobby mechanism, which is used to program the harness combinations for the weave pattern. Dobby is short for “draw boy” which refers to the weavers helper who controlled the...

Christmas 2018 Get Together

December 17, 2018The Team at George WeilNews and Celebration

It’s been a busy few weeks here at George Weil so it was good to get together and let our hair down. Thank you Ian for our Christmas treat! Top, left to right: Cara, Sophie, Jo and Ian Middle, left...

Christmas tree decorations pom poms wool tops

Christmas Tree Decorations made from Merino Wool Tops

December 2, 2018The Team at George WeilFibresChristmas

We love these fluffy Christmas decorations made from colourful Merino Wool Tops. They are so simple to make and can be created using any colour combination. Merino Wool tops are usually sent out in one continuous length. Pull apart the...

pearl ex glass jars - Paper Crafts - George Weil

Glass Painting with Pearl Ex Pigments

November 28, 2018The Team at George WeilGlass PaintingAll that Glisters,Christmas,Project Ideas

Reduce, reuse, recycle – here’s a fun way to add bling to used glass jars for Christmas, parties or weddings. Simply make up a solution of the glistening Pearl Ex pigments and clear Deka Cristal glass paint and decorate away!...

Which Dye for Which Fibres?

November 15, 2018The Team at George WeilDyes & DyeingDye Recipes

Have you ever been disappointed by the results of the washing machine dyes you find at the supermarket? The zip or the stitching didn’t take the dye colour? This is why it is important to know the fibre content and...

Dyeing to Weave?

September 25, 2018The Team at George WeilDyes & Dyeing,Gallery,WeavingAcid Dyes,Natural Dyes,Yarns

It’s never too late to change direction in life and customer Jo Aylwin is living proof! Before training as a solicitor, Jo had discovered weaving as a student in Norway in 1975. Although in love with the craft, she did...

Decorating Towels using Procion MX Dyes

September 24, 2018The Team at George WeilDyes & DyeingProcion MX Dyes,Project Ideas

Here’s another colourful craft project for children from Cara Barrell. These personalised towels were created using a waterproof adhesive tape as a resist and Procion MX fibre reactive dyes. Procion MX dyes are formulated specifically for dyeing natural plant fibres...

Dyeing Dye-Lishus Cotton Sliver

August 28, 2018The Team at George WeilDyes & Dyeing,FibresAcid Dyes,Dye Recipes,Natural Dyes,Procion MX Dyes,Project Ideas

Dye-Lishus Cotton Sliver is an undyed, PFD (prepared for dyeing) cotton fibre that has been treated to accept dye colour directly using any dye stuff. The cellulose structure is changed so that it behaves as if scoured and mordanted in...

still life allison holland - Paper Crafts - George Weil

A Very “Still Life” using Daler Rowney System 3 Acrylics

May 8, 2018The Team at George WeilNews and Celebration,PaintingAcrylic Paints

We’re often asked by customers if we do any of the many crafts featured on the George Weil website. And yes we do! This still life was painted by our colleague Allison using Daler Rowney System 3 Acrylics on Canvas Board...

Dyeing Clothes made from Polyester Fabric

April 18, 2018The Team at George WeilDyes & DyeingColour Theory,Disperse Dyes

Here we include tips on how to dye polyester clothing with Jacquard iDye Poly Dyes or Fibrecrafts Disperse Dyes. These dyes are suitable for dyeing synthetics including polyester, nylon, cellulose acetate, vilene, synthetic velvets and PVC. They are also used to...

secondary colours - Paper Crafts - George Weil

Basic Colour Theory

January 31, 2018The Team at George WeilDrawing & Sketching,Dyes & Dyeing,Painting,Silk Painting,WeavingAcid Dyes,Acrylic Paints,Colour Theory,Oil Paints,Paper,Procion MX Dyes,Watercolours,Yarns

Understanding a little about colour theory can help you to decide which colours to choose for art or craft projects. The success of a project, whether it be woven cloth or a watercolour painting, can be determined by choosing the...

Christmas Wreath Decorations made from Merino Wool Tops

December 13, 2017The Team at George WeilFeltmaking,Fibres,News and CelebrationChristmas,Project Ideas,Wool

Simple and effective Christmas Wreath decorations made from Merino Wool Tops by Cara and Jo Barrell. The Merino wool tops are available in a large choice of colours so you can make your wreath to tie in with your own...

Bernadette B.

1 week ago

I've been ordering George Weil dyes and cyanotype chemicals for over 16 years for the art college I work at. Great quality and spectacularly fast shipping!

Gill M.

Incredible service. Ordered my spinning wheel and within 24 hrs it was at my front door, thankyou I will certainly shop with George weil again.

Priscilla R.

2 weeks ago

I love AI and when asked, it recommended AKD as the best sizing for paper pulp for my bas relief. I searched long and hard and could only find it available in large, expensive drums. Not the sort of thing one needs for private, small-scale artwork. So, back to AI. I asked for a recommendation for a supplier who could accommodate individual artists and, voila, it gave me George Will. I just received notice that my sizing has been shipped. I’m absolutely thrilled with George Will’s warp-speed assistance and shipping. I can hardly wait to get on with my project!

Virginia Maria Ramos M.

1 month ago

Lovely store tucked away behind a gas station. They have anything you would need for crafts.

Bindu B.

3 months ago

I am very impressed with this business. The delivery was prompt, the goods were as described online. I had an issue with the postal service in Ireland and contacted the company. They responded straight away and were more than helpful and supportive with my situation. I would highly recommend dealing with them.

Sally C.

4 months ago

Although I've not received my order yet, dispatch was amazingly fast. Looking forward to it's arrival.

Rk K

5 months ago

I have had absolutely superb delivery service on multiple occasions with wonderful help when needed always at the end of the phone ..very friendly I really wish more stores were like them a big Thank you!

Hilary A.

6 months ago

I would like to say a huge thankyou, to everyone at George Weil, with a special shout out to Jo, who opened up the shop especially for my Son and I so that we could collect the loom that I purchased. I would also like to thank them for making the loom up for me, I didn't feel confident about building it and they stepped in and built it for me, then waited for us to arrive to collect it. Above and beyond I feel..... Thank you x x x

Michelle B.

7 months ago

Great little hobby shop. Unfortunately I didn't find what I needed as I was looking for ceramic pottery clay. They do stock dry air clay for those who use it.

Teresa W.

Very quick delivery, and the company kindly noted and perfectly met my request to deliver paper flat not folded.

Sally D.

Good stock. I love to visit to collect instead of being sent things.

Lyn W.

8 months ago

Received my order much earlier than expected; this company dispatches very quickly, even for small orders like mine. I called to add an item to my order yesterday, which was very easy to do. My order arrived today , and I am thrilled. The fibre quality Merino tops is exceptional, the best I have encountered. And the art fibres (banana thread waste from the textile industry) are GORGEOUS. This product arrives in a mixed, tangled bag of beautiful colours, but is easy to sort into shades. The threads are curled but easily straightened by wetting. I now plan to play with my new textile toys and can’t wait to see what I create. I will definitely come back to this store. The best customer service, the best fibre quality, and super-quick dispatch make George Weil the first choice for all your fibre craft needs.

Erla C.

9 months ago

I ordered a number of items on the day that the shop opened in 2026 after the Christmas break and all the products were delivered correctly in less than 24 hours. Thank you for your superb service!

Jacqueline Langer H.

10 months ago

Very pleased with Fibrecrafts natural dye kit and its speedy delivery.

YNW S.

11 months ago

Diane S.

I am consistently amazed by the efficiency of this store. Being based in North Yorkshire, I'm a long way from Guildford so order online and invariably my parcel arrives earlier than I would expect from any other seller. Brilliant service! One day I'll get to Guildford to visit you.

Lynn W.

1 year ago

An excellent company, give great support and prompt service.

Yen R.

Ordered two bobbins last night. They are already on their way to me. Now it is up to Royal mail to deliver!

Alison M.

I ordered a range of dyes and paints on Thursday and they arrived the next day! Superb items! And it was great they arrived so quick. Thanks team!

Terry S.

Good stock, very helpful.

Henrietta J.

Nora P.

I ordered a spinning starter kit plus some extra bits for my loom yesterday. Both arrived today and I am thrilled with my kit and eager to start learning to spin

Response from the owner

Nora, thank you for your very positive response. We all work hard to make sure the products on our web site are in stock and that they are with you the next working day.

David S.

I recently purchased a weaving loom and stand from George Weil, when this is boxed it comes partially assembled and the rest needs to be constructed. As always I lay all of the parts out to check if they are all there, three of them were missing from the loom and the instruction booklet from the stand, I contacted George Weil and was pleasantly surprised by the response I received, firstly I spoke to Sara who was concerned about the missing parts. I laid all the parts out as per loom instruction booklet, and took pictures so they could see what was missing and emailed this together with the part numbers. This was a Friday, come Monday I recieved an email promptly explaining the situation from Jo, Jo was also very concerned about the incomplete loom and sent the appropriate parts by next day delivery, I also received the instruction booklet by pdf for the stand. I am very pleased with my loom and stand and I would like to thank both Jo and Sara for the diligence and professionalism I providing me with an exceptional service. Thanks GUY'S David

Thank you for setting out your concerns and approving the manner in which they were handled by our team. They take great pride in working with customers to make sure they are satisfied with the products we supply. There are occasions when a boxed up product supplied by a manufacturer, which, of course we must assume is complete when delivered to us, has shortages. For that reason we keep a stock of replacement parts, which came invaluable on this occasion. Now that the loom is in full working order, we all hope you get great satisfaction from your weaving. Ian Bowers Managing Director.

Della B.

Hi there , Thankyou so much for such a fantastic service. I have a new weaving student on Sunday and I was a bit worried that the loom wouldn’t be here on time, but I got it today thanks to your great service, Thanks again , kind regards Della

I am glad we met your expectations, Della. Hopefully your students will also find we provide a reliable service with products in stock and sent out the same working day as they order, for delivery the next working day.

Sukey

2 years ago

As a final year student on a tight deadline, I ran out of a product I desperately needed. Everywhere else said that it would be delivered in at least a month ( if not several). Thank goodness for George Weil who shipped same day and the product arrived the next day. Thank you so much!

Thank you for letting us know how we performed. It is really encouraging for the team to hear that they have met the standards we set ourselves of holding good levels of stock and getting orders out in quick time, then using 1st class post or courier service to have the products with you the next working day.

Vicky E.

Thank you for going out of your way to send my order so promptly

It is always a pleasure to be set a high standard of service and then hear from a satisfied customer that we achieved it!

Marly M.

Excellent, my parcel was delivered as promised and the product is exactly what I wanted.

Thank you for your review. We work hard to delight our customers and it cheers us to hear when we do.

NAPREZENT

Very help Staff and good product

Thank you for this review. We look forward to working with you in the near future.

Christopher J.

Always friendly and great selection of items

Thank you for your kind words. We aim for high standards on both of these, it is good to have your confirmation.

Barrie D.

Thank you for this ranking. It is good to hear that we have met our standards

Observer E.

Service I thought had been lost. Matched thread, sent sample, sent order all within 1 week. Fabulous!

That's made our day! Thank you. We do set ourselves a high standard; to hold good stock and dispatch orders the same day by 1st Class post or courier for next working day delivery. And it works!!

Julia S.

I put my order in on Friday morning and it was with me by lunchtime Saturday. I always get such wonderful service thank you. You are my first stop for all my weaving equipment and my first recommendation to my clients. I have never been anything but satisfied 100%.

emma A.

Absolutely brilliant first experience ordering online. Cheapest Art Clay Silver prices I have found (better than Amazon!), arrived fast and customer service was super responsive and helpful. They are 100% doing things right here :)

G H.

3 years ago

Updated August 2023. Having had afternoon tea where else to go but to this place to pick up some bits of silk to play dyeing. Perfect little basket of remnants, nicely priced, and plenty of lovely things to inspire weaving upstairs. Originally... First time here. Was not sure what to expect, but found an Aladdin's cave of crafty goodness. The pens and pencils on the way in whet the appetite for the cornucopia of paper, dyes, silk paints and mordants on the ground floor, whilst the upper floor has a fair few looms, spinning wheels, yarn, silk stuff (hankies, shredded saris and so on), as well as various bits and bobs to effectively turn fresh wool into something knitted. Wonderful place, even has a small book store holding interesting tomes for crafty people.

Tara M

4 years ago

I bought an Ashford blending board and couldn't believe how fast it arrived! I got a good deal on it from them too. Good merino in nice colours. Will definitely buy from them again!

George Weil Blog & FAQs

Surely not? Happy 70th Susan!

Fuse Angelina Fibres to Make a Glistening Web

Welcome to Millie from George Weil

A Double Celebration with Extra Cake

Winner of the George Weil Graduation Prize 2019

Make your own Bunting with Tissutex paper

Handmade Flower using Canford Paper

Derwent Inktense Pencils on Watercolour Paper

Louet Megado Dobby Looms

Christmas 2018 Get Together

Christmas Tree Decorations made from Merino Wool Tops

Glass Painting with Pearl Ex Pigments

Which Dye for Which Fibres?

Dyeing to Weave?

Decorating Towels using Procion MX Dyes

Dyeing Dye-Lishus Cotton Sliver

A Very “Still Life” using Daler Rowney System 3 Acrylics

Dyeing Clothes made from Polyester Fabric

Basic Colour Theory

Christmas Wreath Decorations made from Merino Wool Tops

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