Product Description

Boasting countless benefits and applications, hand made felt is a chunky, durable and non-fraying fabric that can be used for fashion and home projects. With "Complete Feltmaking", any crafter can learn the art of creating felt with a little fleece, water and soap.This exciting new book covers all aspects of feltmaking, from making simple flat felt to felting 3D shapes, as well as felting knitted work, needle felting and some slightly more advanced techniques such as cobweb felting. Each technique is carefully explained in detail with step-by-step instructions and accompanied by several projects to keep you constantly inspired.From a cheerful polka-dot bag and cozy felted slippers to a whimsical mobile and heart-warming tea cozy, this spirited primer offers a range of projects for beginner and advanced felters. Once the crafter has become comfortable with basic techniques, she/he can graduate to more complex felting techniques in the advanced chapter. This book includes everything you need to bring the highly sought after handcrafted style of felt to your wardrobe and your home.Collins & Brown is proud to expand on this ever-popular series with this new title that will surely win over young and trendy crafters. The other titles in the series include "Complete Embellishments" (978-184340-461-3) and "Complete Origami" (978-1-84340-397-5).It is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of feltmaking and felt work. It includes flat felting, 3D felting, knitted felting, and needle felting. It provides step-by-step techniques & a range of exciting projects for each chapter. It also includes more advanced techniques to extend your skills.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6444 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-21
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

About the Author
First-time author Gillian Harris is a designer who teaches feltmaking workshops and sells a range of innovative felted bags from her website (www.gilliangladrag.co.uk). Gillian lives in Surrey, England with her husband and two daughters.

Customer Reviews

Fabulous book with everything you need to know
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!

Easy to follow
Great book for ideas and for all levels of experience. The instructions are well laid out with pictures - very helpful!!

Fabulous Felting
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!!