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.
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
Learn how to needle felt and create stunning works of fiber art to wear, hang on the wall, and more with this guide and collection of sixteen projects. Painting with Wool is the introductory and must-have text for fiber artists and other crafters looking for a new and exciting art form to explore. Increasingly popular, Dani Ives’s style of needle felting uses wool fibers and a felting needle to layer and “paint” embellishments for pieces that are bursting with texture and depth. Whether you want to decorate a tote or garment, or create frameable artwork, Painting with Wool is the guide to everything you need to know—including the tools required, the basic techniques, and how to get started. For fiber lovers who want to broaden their skills, needle felting is an easy, therapeutic form of self-expression that offers beautiful, unique results. Ives is a pioneer in this art form and a skilled instructor who makes learning this craft fun and approachable for all.
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
Do you want your needle felting to be smoother, come together quicker, and have more life-like features? This book will teach you my proven expert techniques to take your felting to the next level. Five large detailed projects, with step-by-step photos and easy to understand directions, are used to illustrate my 7 key technique lessons. If you can't get to one of my workshops in person, then this book is the next best thing.
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
“There are many felting books that focus on creating small animal toys, but few contain projects with as much verve as those in this book.” —Library Journal You can see how cute these woolbuddies are. You’re not going to believe how easy it is to make them! Tired of searching for special toys that weren’t mass-produced, former Lucasfilm animator Jackie Huang created the beloved Woolbuddy, a collection of all-natural stuffed animals that reflect his unique imaginative vision. He went on to capture fans at craft fairs, Comic-Con, and specialty boutiques. Now Huang teaches you how, using just some wool and a needle, you can make a wide-eyed owl, a toothy shark, a fuzzy sheep, a towering giraffe, and many more simple yet sensational projects. With step-by-step instructions and helpful how-to photographs, crafters can create clutchable keepsakes to be instantly enjoyed and forever cherished.
