British Wool For Feltmaking
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British Wool for Feltmaking
Author | : International Feltmakers Association |
Publsiher | : The Crowood Press |
Total Pages | : 374 |
Release | : 2022-01-24 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 9781785009907 |
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Britain has more native breeds of sheep than anywhere else in the world, providing a valuable source of wool for feltmakers. The characteristics of these breeds vary widely, making some more suitable for felting than others. Aimed at all levels of feltmakers, this helpful guide explores a selection of native breeds, and explains how their wool can be used successfully to create a variety of types and weights of felt. The book gives detailed information on each breed of sheep and then advises on their suitability for individual projects. It covers combining different wools, and blending colours to create colour and texture and includes how to work with raw fleece, and how to dye wool and felt. There are over 250 photos which illustrate a wide variety of felted projects.
Wet Felting
Author | : Natasha Smart |
Publsiher | : The Crowood Press |
Total Pages | : 612 |
Release | : 2022-04-25 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 9780719840401 |
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Wet felting is an incredible textile art form that offers enormous opportunity for genuine creativity and innovation. This beautiful book is a complete guide to the process, from the basic techniques through to using embellishment materials to decorate your felt and resists to structure it. There are step-by-step instructions to nine projects, plus ideas for variations and an introduction to an innovative felting ball to create fully 3D-felted forms. Packed with practical advice throughout, this is truly a book to inspire your creativity and to guide you in the potential of this wonderful art form.
Needlefelting
Author | : Michelle Hickman |
Publsiher | : The Crowood Press |
Total Pages | : 283 |
Release | : 2024-01-15 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 9780719843273 |
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This practical guide explains how to needlefelt and make wonderful creations at your kitchen table with a few specialist tools. The craft requires no sewing or needlework skills so is easy for beginners to try but has no limits for more experienced makers. Packed with inspiration, this beautiful book shows you the way and encourages you to create your own sculptures (large or small) and to experiment with your ideas.
Complete Feltmaking
Author | : Gillian Harris |
Publsiher | : Collins & Brown |
Total Pages | : 420 |
Release | : 2014-01-29 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 9781909397835 |
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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.
Making Felt Bags
Author | : Mandy Nash |
Publsiher | : The Crowood Press |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 2021-05-24 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 9781785008634 |
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Feltmaking is a popular and exciting contemporary medium, expanding in many new directions. This practical book focuses on the specific requirements for making felt bags. It explains the principles of using a resist to create 3D forms, and looks at shapes and styles of bags to suit all occasions. Clear instructions on feltmaking techniques for beginners are given. A guide to equipment and to choosing appropriate wool breeds and decoration for individual projects are given too. There is advice on design, choosing handles and fastenings, and the functionality and the form of a bag. There are detailed practical, step-by-step instructions for nine projects, covering both basic and advanced options, with easily adaptable elements. It is a fabulous guide to the various processes necessary to create a functional and unique felt bag.
Feltmaking and Wool Magic
Author | : Anonim |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 140 |
Release | : 2024 |
Genre | : Felt work |
ISBN | : 1616739304 |
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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.
Creating Felt Pictures
Author | : Andrea Hunter |
Publsiher | : Crowood |
Total Pages | : 173 |
Release | : 2012-10-01 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 9781847974686 |
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Feltmaking is a popular medium for craftsmen, but few have explored its potential as an art form. This new book demonstrates the exciting scope of pictorial feltmaking and explains how to create felt pictures with the depth and atmosphere usually associated with a graphite drawing or a watercolour painting. Written by a leading felt artist, it shows how to work freely with the wool as if it were paint or a piece of charcoal. Covers essential feltmaking skills for the beginner, as well as techniques and inspiration for the more experienced feltmaker, with advice on how drawing and painting skills, such as perspective composition and the use of colour, can be applied to felt pictures. Illustrated with stunning pictures of finished works, as well as practical demonstrations, it also includes a guide to the presentation and framing of work.
Exploring Irish Wool
Author | : Feltmakers Ireland |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023 |
Genre | : Felt work |
ISBN | : OCLC:1419682367 |
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