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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