Carnival of Feltmaking

Carnival of Feltmaking

Author: Gillian Harris

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2013-02-19

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 1250024935

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"Easy techniques and 26 colorful projects for you and your home"--Cover.


Complete Feltmaking

Complete Feltmaking

Author: Gillian Harris

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2007-04-17

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 9780312366261

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25 projects and instructions for felting.


Felting - The Complete Guide

Felting - The Complete Guide

Author: Jane Davis

Publisher: Krause Publications

Published: 2009-03-06

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780896895904

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Combine painting and sculpture, wrap it up in the delightful texture of wool, and you have felting! Here's your chance to try your hand at this popular craft without a big investment of time or money. This must-have complete guide covers everything from the basics of felting, to a range of projects that illustrate the warm and whimsical things you can do with it.


Feltmaking and Wool Magic

Feltmaking and Wool Magic

Author:

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9781616739300

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After studying textile design in both the USA and Finland, author Jorie Johnson was introduced to the felt making process in 1977 when she was first taught Scandinavian felt boot-making. She was immediately struck by felt's amazing properties and possibilities. Through this book, Feltmaking and Wool Magic, you will see that Jorie's approach to felt making is clearly creative as well as effective. The book covers in detail, basic step by step felt making techniques, then goes on to present a series of projects from simple jewelry to beautiful vests.


Complete Feltmaking

Complete Feltmaking

Author: Gillian Harris

Publisher: Collins & Brown

Published: 2014-01-29

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 1909397830

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Boasting countless benefits and applications, hand made felt is a chunky, durable and non-fraying fabric that can be used for fashion and home projects. With 'Complete Feltmaking', any crafter can learn the art of creating felt with a little fleece, water and soap. This exciting new book covers all aspects of feltmaking, from making simple flat felt to felting 3D shapes, as well as felting knitted work, needle felting and some slightly more advanced techniques such as cobweb felting. Each technique is carefully explained in detail with step-by-step instructions and accompanied by several projects to keep you constantly inspired. From a cheerful polka-dot bag and cozy felted slippers to a whimsical mobile and heart-warming tea cozy, this spirited primer offers a range of projects for beginner and advanced felters. Once the crafter has become comfortable with basic techniques, she/he can graduate to more complex felting techniques in the advanced chapter. This book includes everything you need to bring the highly sought after handcrafted style of felt to your wardrobe and your home.


The Complete Photo Guide to Felting

The Complete Photo Guide to Felting

Author: Ruth Lane

Publisher: Quarry Books

Published: 2012-08

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 158923698X

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This richly illustrated how-to book is a comprehensive reference for various felting techniques, including needle felting, wet felting, and nuno felting. With these easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions and hundreds of full-color photos, you’ll be able to explore these easy projects that provide fun opportunities for you to try the techniques. Galleries of unique felted designs and creations by renowned fabric artists act as beautiful examples and inspiration to pursue the hobby yourself.


Feltmaking

Feltmaking

Author: Chad Alice Hagen

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9781579902520

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It’s amazing that such simple materials—wool, soap, hot water—can result in fabric as infinitely varied in form and color as felt. The key is playful experimentation and this creative guide, which reveals exactly which wools to use, the effects of using hard versus soft water, and how to agitate the wool. Twenty colorful projects range from an inviting rug to a rolled Spiral Bracelet to slippers.


Art in Felt & Stitch

Art in Felt & Stitch

Author: Moy Mackay

Publisher: Search Press Limited

Published: 2012-04-02

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 1781268622

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In this visually stunning book, Moy Mackay reveals how you too can create beautiful pictures using felt. Characterised by her wonderful use of colour, Moy's work is breathtaking and includes still-lifes, animals and landscapes inspired by the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Borders where she lives and works. Moy takes you through every step of the process, including the materials and tools you need, the feltmaking process itself (which is easier than you'd imagine), and how to put together four fabulous felt paintings of your own. There is guidance on stitching, including both hand- and machine-stitching, as well as how to use colour and introduce texture in the form of different fibres and threads. There are numerous examples of Moy's work through the book, and by the end you will not fail to be inspired to create gorgeous felt paintings of your own. "e;Moy's passionate use of colour and the deep texture created by felting are what draw me to her work. I also like the way that she concentrates on her surroundings for her subject matter - her work is very free."e;-Kaffe Fassett


Needle Felting - A Complete Course

Needle Felting - A Complete Course

Author: Lori Rea

Publisher:

Published: 2020-01-14

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9781734314106

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A complete course designed to launch you on a creative adventure in needle felting and wool sculpture. 14 projects start at the most basic level and move on to more advanced pieces with each sequential lesson. Filled with step-by-step instructions, clear photographs and tutorials for every project. Also included: information on needles (types and gauges), wool (the best fiber for felting, how to choose) and advice from famous felters.