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.
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.
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.
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
In First Time Felting, felting and fiber expert Ruth Lane teaches a class for absolute beginners on three classic methods of felting. Start by learning about the various types of wool fibers used for felting, preparing them for the process, and simple methods for dyeing. Next, discover the basic supplies and techniques for needle felting, wet felting, and nuno felting. You’ll use those essential skills to make fun, easy projects—artworks, embellished fashions, three-dimensional figures, and more—skills you’ll turn to again and again to create your own original pieces!
Are you a lover of DIY arts and crafts? Have you ever found yourself longing to create something of beauty? Do you want to know how to get started with needle felting to create awesome crafts in no time? If so, then read on… Everyone appreciates art. Yes, there may be different ways to express this appreciation and the results of these different expressions are not the same. As a lover of art, you may have heard of needle felting. Needle felting, in a nutshell, is the art of sculpting wool with a special type of needle known as the felt needle. With this craft, you can create basically any kind of DIY project you can conceive; from the most simple crafts to those that are more complicated. Think of anything, and there is every chance you can create such using needle felting. Knowing that you can create a lot of DIY projects through this method is not enough. There are a lot of intricacies involved in the creation of these beautiful projects, and this book is created to walk you through the process of getting acclimatized with this craft - even if you are just a starter. In this book, you will; 1. Know what needle felting is all about and all the information you will need to get started with this craft. 2. Be familiar with the history of needle felting and the therapeutic advantages of needle felting. 3. Understand the basic needle felting terminologies. This will make sure that you have a clearer knowledge of what you are getting into. 4. Discover the needle felting tips, tricks and strategies to help you make the most of your efforts. 5. Uncover the tools and materials you need to have for a successful needle felting project. 6. Get to know a ton of needle felting projects you can start off, even as a beginner, spanning from simple projects like felted buttons to more complicated projects like felted animals. 7. Be able to answer questions that may come up as you needle felt. And a whole lot more! As a creative, you will see that with a little nudge in the right direction, you can unleash the creative juices within and get a lot of projects done. If you are not willing to spend tons of hours online, seeking for useful information on the subject of needle felting and all the things you can do with the craft, then you should purchase a copy of this book RIGHT NOW
Susanna Wallis demonstrates how to create wonderful pictures and three-dimensional objects using wool and simple needle felting techniques. Learn how to make charming cards, pictures, jewellery, a bird and even a figure from wool. Simple techniques, clearly explained Step by step photographs Six inspirational projects
A guide to this rewarding and versatile textile art, filled with creative ideas you can do in less than a day. Discover felting the quick and clever way with these fun and fabulous projects! •Essential easy-to-follow techniques include needle felting, wet felting, fulling, and using ready-made felt •Variation ideas show just how easy it is to adapt the designs to suit your own style •Colorful designs range from beautiful jewelry, bags, and cushions to quirky toys and slippers •Each irresistible project can be completed in a day—but will make a lasting impression
Although there are several books on felt, this is the first one that concentrates on felt fashions – in the broadest sense – with felt techniques and patterns for construction. From simple corsages through hats and scarves to jackets and full-length coats, this is an essential book for those already working in felt or fashion who want to make more of felted textiles. The author takes you through the techniques of feltmaking but goes on to show you how to embellish and colour the felt – including using velvets and silks and ruching methods – and then construct garments and accessories from it. The book covers: 1. How to make basic felt 2. Embellishing felt 2. Corsages 3. Earrings and other jewellery 4. Scarves 5. Nuno felt techniques 6. Hat-making 7. Felt sleeveless top 8. Felt skirt 9. Felt jacket, including nuno felt jacket 10. Felt coat With clear instructions, construction patterns and stunning images of felted fashions from a range of felters, this is a great book on a subject growing in popularity.
