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Complete Feltmaking: 10 Easy Techniques and 25 Great Projects
 
 

Complete Feltmaking: 10 Easy Techniques and 25 Great Projects (Hardcover)

by Gillian Harris (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Collins & Brown (26 Oct 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1843403692
  • ISBN-13: 978-1843403692
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 22 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 291,965 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Feltmaking is an ancient craft, dating back to Neolithic times. It was discovered long before knitting or weaving, making it the oldest textile fabric. Handmade felt has an entirely different quality to the machine-made felt found in craft shops. It is often thicker, more hardwearing and can be made in a variety of designs and colours. Felt is naturally insulating, water repellent and it does not fray, so sewing is not required unless you want to add detail to your projects. Felt is very easy to make and requires little specialist equipment - all you really need is wool fleece, water and soap, and a special needle if you want to try needle felting. This exciting new book covers all aspects of felt making, starting with simple flat felt and felting hollow 3D shapes, moving through knitted felting, then onto needle felting and also some slightly more advanced techniques from cobweb felting to nuno felting to making felt slippers using shoe lasts. Each technique is carefully explained in detail, with step-by-step instructions for basic techniques. The range of charming projects for each technique also have full instructions and step-by-step photography. Make a delightful felt bag, a snug felt hat, or some cosy felt slippers, or choose another of the 25 projects in the book, that includes everything you need to bring the highly sought after handcrafted style of felt to your wardrobe and your home. Forgiving in the extreme for beginners, and yet receptive, transformable, diverse and full of never ending possibilities for enthusiasts and experienced artists, making felt is one of the few things in life that rewards it's maker with a warm fuzzy feeling on the inside and the outside!


About the Author

Gillian Harris is a designer who teaches feltmaking on private courses and in schools. This is her first book. She also has a business making and selling special hand crafted bags for weddings and special occasions. Gillian is based near Guildford in Surrey, England.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book with everything you need to know, 13 Feb 2008
By Mrs. S. K. Prew "Princessplain" (Surrey U K) - See all my reviews
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This is a great introduction to the wonderful world of felting,everything is explained clearly so the beginner can understand,but there are great projects for experienced felters too. I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone interested in this tactile craft. The photography is beautiful and makes you want to start right away!
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow, 14 Feb 2007
By Ariadne Jones (Essex, England) - See all my reviews
Great book for ideas and for all levels of experience. The instructions are well laid out with pictures - very helpful!!
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Felting, 7 Nov 2006
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This book is wonderful, great for anyone who is getting into felt making. It covers all aspects of felting. The instructions and pictures are great. I can't wait to get started!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Felter's Joy
I am relatively new to felting and this book arrived on the day that I was leaving for a trip to Nepal. Now, I did not know this but Nepal is the felting capital of the world! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fab Book!
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This is a great how to book
as a teacher of special needs groups this was really inspiring -especially for reluctant sudents
easy to follow projects lets you and them... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply fabulous!
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