Author : Helen Birmingham
Publisher : Search Press Ltd
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 17,71 MB
Release : 2008-08-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1781260052
Unique, eye-catching designs coupled with bright colors make this guidebook a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration for crafters, jewelry makers, and felters. There are 20 designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and hair decorations—all based on the simple techniques of rolling pieces of felt together and binding them with beads. Despite their simple construction, these pieces have an air of sophistication and style that makes them suitable to wear for any occasion.
Author : Carol Cypher
Publisher : Interweave
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,35 MB
Release : 2006-05-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781596680050
Contemporary and artistic approaches to crafting trendy felt-bead jewelry are offered in this comprehensive handbook filled with detailed instructions for novices and more advanced tips for seasoned fiber artists. Techniques for creating the felted equivalent of lampworked beads, turquoise focal beads, and mokume gane look-alikes are presented along with inspiring design possibilities. All aspects of the feltmaking process are detailed, such as handling special fibers, dyeing wool, and beading on felt, as well as what types of tools are needed. Step-by-step instructions walk feltmakers through the needle-felting and wet-feltmaking techniques--including flat and three-dimensional work, inclusions, and texture applications--that are used to create wearable works of art.
Author : Candie Cooper
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 35,67 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781579908706
Everyone knows that felting is great for making fashionable garments--but with its bright colors, textures, and versatility, felt is the ideal medium for jewelry, too! Aimed at an audience of both general crafters and jewelry artists, this rich collection of 20 projects offers an enlightening introduction to all the important techniques, including forming a flat sheet of felt; rolling and shaping the felt ball into various forms; adding surface embellishments; and stringing and wirework. Plus, it’s packed with trendy beading and needlework ideas. The jewelry box of gorgeous projects features boldly colored stickpins to wear on a hat or jacket lapel, a bracelet comprised of cylindrical felt beads, and sassy cherry and berry dangling earrings.
Author : Candie Cooper
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 50,79 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781600593321
A guide to creating more than 30 jewelry projects with one-of-a-kind findings to showcase your beadwork.
Author : Chad Alice Hagen
Publisher : Lark Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 26,68 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781579902520
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.
Author : Ruth Lane
Publisher : Quarry Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 37,83 MB
Release : 2012-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 158923698X
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.
Author : Heather Powers
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing Company
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 25,16 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780871164285
"This collection of 32 necklace, bracelet, and earring projects combines easy jewelry-making techniques with spectacular components and artisan-made beads."--P. [4] of cover.
Author : Teresa Searle
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 37,67 MB
Release : 2008-11-25
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780312383565
Felt is easy to make and work with, and combined with other decorative elements, like decorative stitching and beads, it becomes irresistible. Searle takes you step-by-step through 25 projects, showcasing a variety of felt-making processes including rolled felt, 3-D felt, and felt made in your own washing machine. In addition she includes ideas for using commercially-made felt from any craft store. Perfect for anyone who enjoys the versatility of felt and is interested in making one-of-a-kind jewelry.--From publisher description.
Author : Carol Cypher
Publisher : Interweave
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,90 MB
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781596680319
In this beautifully photographed collection, images of signature works by admired fiber artists complement in-depth information on creating their unique felting effects. Highlighting more than 20 artists and numerous projects, including hats, capes, bags, slippers, jewelry, rugs, pillows, curtains, an ottoman, and a felted chess set, the book excites the advanced, beginner, and intermediate felter alike. A gallery section showcases other artists' work and further sparks the imagination. The combination of images, ideas, and information make this book a must-have for feltmakers who want to deepen their repertoire of techniques, aspiring fiber artists seeking new directions for their work, and any reader wanting to be dazzled with breathtaking images of inventive artwork.
Author : Sherry Serafini
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,95 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Beadwork
ISBN :
