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If any book deserves to be called The Felt Maker s Bible, this is it. White, founder of Magpie Designs Felting Studio (www.magpiefelt.com), pours a rich draught of felt-making information into this manual, covering basic felt-making techniques as well as needle, nuno, cobweb, 3-D, and carved techniques and featuring 46 projects. But what makes this a title of lasting value for libraries is the depth of solid information it offers on the craft and its history, on various artists, and on related topics like setting up a felt-making studio, teaching felt making, and leading community felt-making projects. Highly recommended for large public and academic libraries . Library Journal, April 15, 2008 (starred)
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Feltmaking is the magical transformation of a loose pile of wool fibers into a durable, alluring nonwoven fabric. An ancient process that continues to work its wonder on modern artisans and crafters, feltmaking produces a flannel-like fabric with a tactile appeal like nothing else.How is this fabric alchemy accomplished? The feltmaker adds a little soap and water to the wool, presses the fibers until they tangle together and hold the shape of cloth, and then vigorously works, or fulls, the cloth until it shrinks and strengthens to the desired shape.In Uniquely Felt, Christine White, a professional teacher and feltmaker, gathers her considerable knowledge of the craft to write the comprehensive guide to all things felt. She describes the equipment, explores concepts and theories of felting, and thoroughly covers all felting techniques, including traditional, needle, three-dimensional seamless, nuno, cobweb, carved, and Beede ball.And then there are the projects handsome, indestructible bags; nuno shawls that marry soft wool fibers and wispy silks; bright picnic blankets and plush bath mats; lacy curtains made with impossibly sheer cobweb felt. Every project is striking in its fabulous depth of color and purity of form. There are no stitches, no seams, and no signs of woven cloth just a wonderful, flowing piece of textile art.The basic steps of feltmaking are simple enough to learn in an afternoon, but the infinite possibilities in every new pile of fiber keep enthusiasts fascinated for a lifetime. The process always begins the same way, but the fibers make the felting journey unique every time. This book is the ultimate guide to that magical adventure.
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Felt has been familiar to most of us from childhood and frequently is associated with warmth and comfort. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Felt has been familiar to most of us from childhood and frequently is associated with warmth and comfort. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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Love This Book!!,
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This review is from: Uniquely Felt: Dozens of Techniques from Fulling and Shaping to Nuno and Cobweb (Paperback)
This book is awesome! I did not know anything about felting and this book taught be the basics and not so basic methods... I would suggest this book to anyone who needs a good beginner's guide. I read the book on a road trip and it was a pleasure to go through. Great pictures and easy to understand techniques and instructions. A must for any beginner!!
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An excellent resource,
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This review is from: Uniquely Felt: Dozens of Techniques from Fulling and Shaping to Nuno and Cobweb (Paperback)
I love this book - both for its practical advice and its 'dream factor', considering all the interesting ideas and ways to apply its contents. It is a thorough book with information on a wide range of felting techniques and projects.My favourite felting resource by far.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent Resource!,
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This review is from: Uniquely Felt: Dozens of Techniques from Fulling and Shaping to Nuno and Cobweb (Paperback)
I used to make felt the traditional way many years ago, when children were small. It was my way of getting to use some pent up creativity while children were sleeping! It is a beautiful craft. I have been expanding my art quilts to incorporate more embellishing and techniques and I came across this book on my journey. Oh, this brought me back to happy days! It is a book that every fiber/textile artist should have in their arsenal! It is well researched, written and over the top with information. The BEST money spent on a book for techniques and ideas. This author/artist has really contributed to my next level of creativity!
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