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Artisan Felting

Author : Jenny Hill

Publisher : Schiffer Publishing

Page : 176 pages

File Size : 16,87 MB

Release : 2019-09-28

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9780764358524

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This artistic, inspirational guide to wearable art shows you how to nuno-felt patterns and textures into luxurious fabrics like georgette, chiffon, and silk, then design garments to feature them. Using only hand friction, soap, and water, bond wool and silk fibers together to create lightweight, one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories. Fashion designer Jenny Hill's striking, comfortable high-end garments have many fans in the world of artisan fashion, and she teaches you her environmentally friendly processes. Learn the techniques and skills with 8 tutorial-approach projects: marbled scarf with fringe, 3D textured poncho, felt fur vest, hand-dyed airy tunic, embroidered bolero jacket, tailored blazer, gown, and luxury coat. Each project has instructions, beautiful close-up photography of the steps, and fashion photos of the finished piece.



Felting Fashion

Author : Lizzie Houghton

Publisher : Anova Books

Page : 136 pages

File Size : 49,80 MB

Release : 2009-05-18

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781906388140

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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.



Needle Felting for Beginners

Author : Roz Dace

Publisher : Search Press Limited

Page : pages

File Size : 19,1 MB

Release : 2020

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1781266662

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Fabulous Felted Scarves

Author : Chad Alice Hagen

Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company

Page : 156 pages

File Size : 44,38 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781600590023

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- Contents:Basics -- Feltmaking tools and supplies -- Layout and felting -- 3-D basics -- Dyeing -- Carding -- Flat braiding -- Projects / Designs by Chad -- Airy fairy scarf -- Mr. Saturday night -- Boa boa -- Bark scarf -- Blackbeard -- Inge's fancy -- Dread nauts -- Lily pad wrap -- Magic muffler -- Bubble boa -- Designs by Jorie -- Dip dyed party scarf -- Fallen leaves collar -- Father's Day braided muffler -- Honeycomb scarf -- Granny Warner's lace shawl -- Wedding stole -- Lei collar -- Link muffler series -- Chalk drawings muffler -- Snow people scarf -- Rainbow ribbons.



Feltmaking and Wool Magic

Author :

Publisher :

Page : 140 pages

File Size : 23,79 MB

Release :

Category : Felt work

ISBN : 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.



Nuno Felting: New Tools, Tips and Special Techniques

Author : Nancy E. Schwab

Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 26,98 MB

Release : 2013-05-21

Category : Felt work

ISBN : 9781489509369

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New tools and techniques means you can nuno felt a lot better and faster than ever before to create something incredible in just one hour! Learn all about what's new in tools, shortcuts and how to make today's most popular designs that make nuno felting such a delightful and ever-changing fiber art. This is Nancy Schwab's 3rd book on improving your nuno felting skills and is intended for the felter with a medium level of experience.



Woolbuddies

Author : Jackie Huang

Publisher : Chronicle Books

Page : 114 pages

File Size : 17,72 MB

Release : 2013-09-17

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1452129932

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“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.



1000 Artisan Textiles

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Publisher :

Page : 322 pages

File Size : 46,48 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Decorative arts

ISBN : 1616738545

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Jaana Mattson's Landscapes in Wool

Author : Jaana Mattson

Publisher :

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 26,39 MB

Release : 2021-02-28

Category :

ISBN : 9780764361265

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Award-winning fiber artist and teacher Jaana Mattson's needle-felted landscapes explore fresh territory. See how with this beautiful resource for beginners and practicing artists alike. Enjoy inspiration from 50 fascinating photos of the artist's original works, together with five step-by-step tutorials for a satisfying introduction to basic landscapes. Mattson, who creates entirely dry-felted textiles with a simple handheld tool, shares her one-of-a-kind painterly, impressionistic approach of blending and layering techniques guided by color theory and an understanding of the fibers. Learn how wool works as a material, how to make the best use of tools as you work with the dry-felting-only techniques, and the color and composition basics you need for planning successful landscapes in wool. The projects include Vibrant Field, Thunderhead, Moon Shadow, Birch Lake, and Lone Oak.



Simply Felt

Author : Margaret Docherty

Publisher : Interweave

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 37,75 MB

Release : 2004-10-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781931499705

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The fundamentals of felting including choosing fibers and colors, making flat felt and boiling felt, and stitching felt are demonstrated in 20 beautiful projects in a range of contemporary colors in this beginner's guide. Projects include a cloche hat, a child's jacket, slippers, delicate scarves, square and inlayed throw pillows, and a long-lasting rug. Each project is presented with simple step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and alternative samples and suggestions that help felters to create their own designs. Felters can bring this highly handcrafted style into their wardrobes and home decor with these simple and beautiful pieces.