Felt: Irresistibly Beautiful Projects
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Book Overview
Beautiful photographs, practical instructions and inspirational designs combine to make this a perfect introduction to a craft that is having a popular resurgence. "Felt "starts with a detailed introduction on how to felt-- including a list of all the equipment and materials needed. From there each section builds on the different techniques in the previous section to teach such techniques as flat felt (making flat felt is the first step in this craft), pre-felts (combining pre-felted pieces with flat felt), Nuno felt (a new type of felt made using a base of fine open-weave fabric to create a very lightweight felt) and new techniques (non-traditional methods of making felt). Each section has three to five different projects with step-by-step photos and complete instructions for each project. The range of projects include: Colorful cushions and a gauzy window drapeScarves made with a variety of techniquesA simple bag constructed from a felted squareA stitched and felted baby blanketA multi-purpose garment that can be a skirt or a wrap.Complete with a glossary, felting tips and resources- including feltmaking associations, websites, galleries and suppliers, "Felt" is an invaluable sourcebook for both the aspiring or more experienced fabric crafter.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0312360584
ISBN13:9780312360580
Release Date:October 2006
Publisher:Griffin
Length:138 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.5" x 6.8"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Brilliant book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I loved this book - not only does it indeed deliver the irresistably beautiful projects as its cover promises, but it has clear and detailed instructions and pictures. This has really helped to inspire my feltmaking and I am now confident to try things like nuno felting. What a great book for those that want to gain confidence, and like me had some basic skills, but lacked inspiration and technical knowledge. Highly recommend, I thought this was great value for money and I've read and re-read it several times in the 10 days or so that I've had it.
Contemporary design inspiration
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Feltmaking - the wet method using wool fibers - is a hard skill to learn from a book. My advice if you've never done it before is start with a class. After the class, you'll be hungry for resources to jog your memory, enhance and extend your new skills, provide design guidance and inspiration and point you in new directions. I like this book because the project samples are so fresh and NOW. (Some felt I look at and think "yuck" but I love every item photographed in this book.) It focuses on flat felt projects so it is great for new felt makers. There is a good introduction and a good international resources section at the back. I particularly like that each project includes step by step instructions. Another reviewer said this was repetitive and unnecessary. I say - hooray! I can open this book to any project and be told exactly what I need to do every step of the way without flipping back and forth between chapters. It isn't the most comprehensive book on the subject (as it doesn't address 3-D felt) but it is inexpensive and the featured work is inspiring. And it includes nuno techniques, which are hot right now. If you are really interested in felt making, you'll want this one in your personal library.
Fine Li'l Felting Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
A charming, informative, easily portable book with clear guidelines and colorful photographs.
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