Uniquely Felt
by Christine White
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Author: Christine WhiteEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-11-14
ISBN: 1580176739
Number of pages: 311
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Book Reviews of Uniquely Felt
Book Review: A must have for your library
Summary: 5 Stars
I am very new to felting and have been looking for a great in-depth book about the history and "science" of felting as well as examining different techniques and projects that would benefit a beginner who wants to learn or an advanced felter who wants to learn more. I think I've found it in this book.
Christine begins by talking about the history and traditions of felt making throughout the world, which I found fascinating, and discusses why some fibers felt... plant fibers alone, do not. Who new? ;)
The thing that initially sold me on this book (BTW, Thank you Amazon for your "Look Inside This Book feature) was the fact that she covers more techniques than most other books I looked at, like cobweb felting and nuno felting (which I have become hooked on). I admit I haven't finished reading the book as I couldn't wait to get started, but I constantly flip through and refer back to certain sections as I work. She gives wonderful tips and advice for people of all levels, like best ways to stand to reduce back pain when rolling out wet felt.
Bonus... as I came to discover, Christine has a shop, New England Felting Supply, here in Massachusestts, (about and hour and a half from my town) in Easthampton (western, Ma). If you are able to make the trip if ever in the area I highly recommend it... blew my mind away. In the front is a gallery with the most beautiful felt pieces, many of which are photographed in the book. In the back is the supply area, with roving of all colors, mats, needle felt supplies, books, kits... I could go on. The people who work there are wonderful... friendly and very helpful. I have only been once, but looking forward to going back. Oh, and they have a web site.. of course.
Bottom line... if your looking for a more extensive book with great info as well as projects to carry you through many levels of felting experience... I believe this could be the one.
Summary of Uniquely Felt
Feltmaking is the magical transformation of a loose pile of wool fi bers 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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