Creating Felt Pictures

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.

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.

Describes the concepts and theories of feltmaking, equipment needed, and the techniques of feltmaking, along with a variety of projects for such items as bags, shawls, curtains, and bath mats.

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.

"Have fun making wet felted pictures! Complete beginners have no fear, no experience is necessary - this colourful book (by the authors of the popular ‘Creating Felt Artwork'), shows you, step-by-step, how to make flat wet felt and then how to make vibrant wet felted artwork for your home, using your own favourite colours if you choose. The 9 fun picture projects cover a range of subjects, styles and techniques. The book shows the materials you will need, how to set up your work space, how to make pre-felt, how to use other surface design materials and an introduction to flat needle felting. This book is suitable for complete beginners and for those who already enjoy felt making."--Amazon.com.

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

ÿHansel & Gretel: A Fairy Tale with a Down Syndrome Twistÿis an enchanting tale about how kindness overcomes callousness and leads to a wondrous reward. This adaptation of the classic Grimms' tale includes the wicked witch and the poor siblings in search of food, but in this case, five-year-old Hansel is a mischievous, yet courageous, boy with Down syndrome. Young readers will learn that: Children with Down syndrome are capable and can achieve extraordinary success with determination.An act of kindness can transform people and the world.Treating people like family can create a miracle.People cannot be judged by appearance; a princess or a hero can be hidden within.Facing a challenge can lead to unimagined rewards. "I love that this book addresses not only the low expectations that society has of kids with Down syndrome but that the Mother has as well. What a gifted author to see past the diagnosis and tell a magical story of potential and belief!" --Nancy Gianni, Founder & Gigi's Mom,ÿGiGi's Playhouse: Down Syndrome Achievement Centers "I find that Jewel Kat's message that someone?s disability is not what makes a person, a great one. I like how she portrayed Hansel. He reminded me of my nephew who had Down syndrome?not only someone who was kind but also very smart. I believe it?s a great book for every kid to read." --Janet McNevin, Museum of disABILITY History "Hansel shines as a courageous boy with incredible determination despite his challenges and succeeds in changing his family's circumstances. This story would help young readers look beyond disabilities and focus on the characters of those who have special needs. Claudia's breathtaking illustrations take this beloved tale to a whole new level. A must read for children of all ages." ??Shaila Abdullah, author,ÿMy Friend Suhana: A Story of Friendship and Cerebral Palsy Book #5 in the Fairy Ability Tales Series Juvenile Fiction: Social Issues - Special Needs

The story of a small penguin with a big dream that's out of this world! Orville lives at the zoo, surrounded by animal pals who go on exciting adventures. A hang gliding rhino! A deep-sea diving giraffe! Orville struggles to keep up, until one day he concocts an adventure all his own: build a spaceship and fly to the moon all by himself. Can one tiny penguin get there alone?Penguinaut is perfect for every child who's said, "I can do it myself!" and comes to find that the rewards are much richer when shared with friends. Marcie Colleen's playful text and Emma Yarlett's charming, whimsical illustrations are sure to delight both children and their parents.

Are you looking for amazing DIY crafts you can start right now to explore your creative side? Do you want a step by step guide to creating awesome needle felting projects in no time? Do you want to monetize your needle felting skills and felted projects? If so, then keep reading! Needle Felting Book for Beginners shows you everything you need to know to begin your needle felting journey in creating amazing needle felted designs. This book though written for beginners, its content, however, is adapted to suit everyone (kids and adults alike) irrespective of their level of proficiency in needle felting. As a beginner, you will learn how to commence your needle felting journey and make amazing crafts. You will be taken by the hand and walked through a step-by-step clearly illustrated and pictorial guide of 15 needle-felting projects such as: 1. Felted buttons 2. Felted rainbow pillow 3. Felted teacup 4. Felted dog 5. Felted cat 6. Felted dala horse 7. Felted rabbit 8. Felted elephant and; 9. Felted teddy bear among others As an experienced felter, you will learn how to take your craft to the next level, how to establish yourself as an authority in the art of needle felting while building a community around it, and how you can earn massively from your crafts. In summary, this book will; 1. Provide you with in-depth knowledge of what needle felting entails 2. Expose you to the therapeutic benefits of needle felting, including its role in reducing the possibility of having Alzheimer's disease 3. Educate you on the key needle felting terminologies you need to know 4. Help you uncover the important tools and materials you need to get started with your craft 5. Enlighten you on how to monetize your craft, become an authority in it and build a community around it. 6. Show you some important tips and tricks to make the most of your needle felting journey worthwhile 7. Help you address important questions and problems other felters usually encounter …And so much more! This book has helped demystify the art of needle felting in a simplistic manner that makes it even possible for a child to comprehend. So then, even if you are a "total novice," you have nothing to be worried about because this book can turn you into a skilled needle felter in no time, with enough practice and patience. If you are ready to kickstart your needle felting journey and give life to that awesome idea, then get a copy of this book RIGHT NOW