First third of book covers basic felting materials, equipment and process with hand drawn illustrations. This section contains useful instructions on felting techniques including;- carding, appliqué felt, mosaic felt, cobweb, cords, spikes, balls, resists and adding other fibres. The rest of the book offers project ‘recipes’ to achieve a variety of surface effects inspired by colour & textures in nature. Colourful photographs illustrate authors ideas, inspiration & recipe outcomes. A useful book for those looking to experiment with surface texture, think creatively with materials and develop their design skills.

By Lizzie Houghton

Published by Octopus Books/Gaia London 2007

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Rating
Level of experienceBeginner, Intermediate, Experienced
Print statusOut of print