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Wool Pets

by Laurie Sharp

We looked at a number of the new felted animals books, and this one stands out with the best directions and illsutrations, truly cool little animals anyone can make. Cute & cuddly creatures from a handful of fluff & a barbed needle! Create 3D animals & figures using the felting needle to sculpt wool. Learn techniques and about felt needling w/ wool fiber to create felt, also learn the differences between this art for and other forms of felting. 128 pages

#723 - Wool Pets - $19.95

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Creative Felt

by Angelika Wolk-Gerche

A new title, this is a comprehensive book on wet felting. It begins with the various fibers and how they felt, also covers washing, carding and plant dyeing fiber. The middle section is all about the felting technique, how to do it, and the last part has a number of projects: balls, jewelry, hats, slippers, small dolls, books covers and so on. 91 pages

#725 - Creative felt - $16.95

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How We Felt

by Carol Huber Cypher

Felt artist Carol Huber Cypher takes readers behind the scenes in search of the techniques and inspirations that define the best contemporary feltmakers. In this beautifully photographed book, images of signature works by admired fiber artists are complemented by in-depth information on creating their unique effects.
The book covers more than 20 artists and highlights diverse forms, including hats, capes, a dress, bags, slippers, jewelry, rugs, pillows, a curtain, an ottoman, and other decorative pieces, plus vessels, hanging installations, a felted chess set, and other art forms. A gallery showcases other artists and provides further ideas.
The combination of images, ideas, and information make this book a must-have for felt makers who want to deepen their repertoire of techniques, aspiring fiber artists seeking new directions for their work, and any reader wanting to be dazzled with breathtaking images of inventive artwork. Paperbound, 144 pages, 75 photographs, 50 illustrations

#720 - How We Felt - $24.95

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Hand Felted Jewelry and Beads: 25 Artful Designs

by Carol Huber Cypher

Here is a contemporary and artistic approach to this popular craft.
The book includes comprehensive directions for both needle-felting and wet-feltmaking techniques covering flat, flat with a resist, 3-dimensional, use of armatures and mediums, color, inclusions, shape, and texture.
Techniques are taught step-by-step in a friendly and accessible manner through the creation of beautiful objects of personal adornment. You'll learn how to make the felted equivalent of lamp worked beads, turquoise focal beads, mokume gane look-alikes, and so much more. 128 pages, 115 color photographs, 40 illustrations, full color throughout, soft bound.

#719 - Hand Felted Jewelry and Beads - $21.95

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ART OF FELTMAKING

by Anne Vickrey

Using just a few basic techniques of wet felting, the books show a variety of felt projects. It begins with a history of felt, with lots of information on materials and tools. Projects include felt jewelry, slippers, mittens, hats, balls, dolls, toys, pouches, bowls, and masks. Beautifully written and illustrated. 144 pages, soft bound.

#710 - Art of Feltmaking - $24.95

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Fast, Fun & Easy Needle Felting

by Lynne Farris

Try all kinds of materials, including felt, wool yarn, roving, and other natural fibers. A project for every technique including easy stencils and a stained-glass effect, including millefiori buttons and beads, making felt fabric, and dimensional felt sculpting. Paperbound, 48 pages.

#721 - Fast, Fun & Easy Needle Felting - $14.95

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NEEDLE FELTING

by Anne Vickrey
Designed to guide the beginner through simple projects, the book also has useful information for the experienced needle felter. Five projects increase in difficulty as you work through the book. More advanced techniques include sculpting a face and combining wet and dry feltmaking techniques to make a fairy doll. Contributing authors guide you through wonderful techniques for making a pictorial wall hanging and constructing a human figure. A source list provides a wealth of resources for needle felting supplies and instruction. 60 pages, spiral bound.

#713 - Needle Felting - $17.95

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FELTMAKING PROJECTS FOR CHILDREN

by Anne Vickrey
Designed for teachers for grades preschool through fifth, the book can also be used at home. Six projects allow children ro make one-of-a-kind felt items: felt beads, felt ropes, felt figures, felt vessels, felt balls and instructions for a group felt blanket project. Also included is a summary of the educational component for using feltmaking with a group of children in a classroom. More ideas are given for fun, group as well as individual projects. 24 pages, spiral bound.

#711 - Feltmaking Projects for Children - $14.95

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MAGIC WOOL:

by Dagmar Schmidt & Freya Jaffke. This book covers techniques and ideas for creating soft wool pictures on a felt board, as well as making soft woolen stand up dolls and figures for your nature table. 78 pages, softbound.

#709 - Magic Wool - $15.95

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MORE MAGIC WOOL:

by Angelika Wolk-Gerche. Instructions on making wool roving from raw wool fleece, with color formulas to dye your own wool from plants. Complete instructions for animals, flowers, butterflies, fairies, gnomes, and seasonal trees and landscapes. A continuation and companion to Magic Wool. Lavishly illustrated, 78 pages softbound.

#708 - More Magic Wool - $15.95

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