Produktinformation

• Amazon-Verkaufsrang: #10718 in Bücher
• Veröffentlicht am: 2008-08-01
• Abmessungen: .90" h x 8.80" b x 10.90" l, 1.80 Pfund
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• 128 Seiten

Kurzbeschreibung
Sheila Smith's latest book covers the new dry-felting techniques using hand-held needles and the hugely popular new embellisher machines. These mess-free techniques open up a range of felt ideas for textile artists. The book includes the use of commercial ready-made needle-punch felt for fashion and design work. And of course, it provides a range of decorative stitching and dyeing methods that can be used to embellish the felt. Colourfully illustrated with inspirational textiles, plus clear step-by-step instructions, the book covers: * Laying the Foundations: Use a variety of fibres and fabrics to create exciting cloths that are both beautiful and versatile. These can be layered further - experiment with Bondaweb, Pelmet Vilene and Lutradur - or developed into bags, book covers and other stunning items. * Building Texture: Use fast and simple techniques to create impressive effects with the needle punch, from incorporating tucks, folds and tubes to three-dimensional bowls and vessels. * Colour and Dyeing: Step-by-step instructions on rapid and space dyeing make it easy to create and assemble beautiful colours to use in your own work. * An overview of all the equipment and materials needed, plus an appendix explaining traditional wet-felting techniques

Synopsis
This book presents new felting techniques ideal for textile artists. It covers the new dry felting techniques with the hand needle punch and the hugely popular new Embellisher machines. These mess-free techniques open up a range of felts ideal for textile artists. The book also covers the use of commercial needle punch felt for fashion and design. And of course, it provides a range of decorative stitching and dyeing methods that can be used to embellish the felt.Colourfully illustrated with inspirational textiles, plus clear step-by-step instructions, the book covers: dry needle felting - from hand needle punch, through Embellisher machine felt to ready-made commercial needle punch felt; felted fashion - covering felt mixed with fabric, nuno felt to make scarves and bags; stitching and felt - including smocking, beads and faux chenille; and basic felting techniques.It also covers the new dry-felt techniques, including the popular Embellisher machine. The book features new techniques that are much sought after in the textile world; fashion application for scarves and bags; and embellishment ideas for felt suitable for all textile artists.

Ãœber den Autor
Sheila Smith is an experienced feltmaker who teaches in the UK and around the world, most recently in Australia and New Zealand. Former Chair of the International Feltmakers' Association, she writes regularly for textile and embroidery magazines, including World of Embroidery, Beautiful Stitches, Sewing World and Workbox. She is the author of the bestselling Felt to Stitch (ISBN 9780713490084). Sheila lives in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.