A really comprehensive guide to feltmaking and excellent resource for those first starting out and the more experienced felt maker. Johnson cover the history of the medium, materials, tools and importantly the conditions for felting in this book with clear explanations and illustration throughout. Invaluable chapters demonstrate how to sample sheep breeds to assess their shrinkage, characteristic and qualities for projects, followed by sections on the anatomy of wool fibres, illustrations of 6 breeds and their fibre information. It also explains how to card, wash a fleece, and maintain a healthy posture when felting plus illustrates traditional motifs. This book guides the user through a variety of projects at different levels from balls, booties, bags, garments & carpets teaching and stretch knowledge and skills.
By Jorie Johnson
Published by Quarry Books 2006
| Book Categories | 3d Forms, Hollow, Information, Nuno, Seamless Felt, Surface Texture, Wearables and Wet Felting. |
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| Level of experience | Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced |
| Print status | Out of print |