Introduction 6
What is needle felting? 8
What you need 10
Basic techniques 22
The projects 42
Heart Bunting 44
Polly Bunny 48
Small World Pincushion 54
Moon Gazing Hare 60
Little Robin 66
Amanda Panda 72
Roving Rabbit 78
Forest Mouse 88
Felt a Face 96
Shabby Sheep 104
Playful Dog 110
Crafty Fox 116
Templates 122
Index 128
Roz Dace & Judy Balchin have had long, successful careers in the craft industry. Roz worked in television and in the media before joining Search Press, where she enjoyed many years as Editorial Director, commissioning practical art and craft books. Now retired, she continues to work with Search Press as a Consultant Editor. Judy is a designer, who has written numerous books and magazine articles on practical crafts, and she has worked as a lettering artist, illustrator and craft demonstrator. She has appeared on DVDs and television and enjoys teaching workshops internationally.
Sisters Roz and Judy have combined their talents and formed a partnership – the Woolly Felters (www.woollyfelters.com). With their love of felting, especially needle felting, they run workshops and give talks sharing their passion and knowledge with others. This is their second book. The first book they wrote together was How to Make Little Needle-Felted Teddy Bears. Both authors live in Kent, UK.
Described as the book the authors wish they had when starting out,
this easy-to-follow guide teaches you how to sculpt miniature
worlds, animals, birds, and even your friends and family! There are
12 varied projects to get stuck into, and in each you'll discover a
new technique, from using wire and armatures to capturing
expression in the little felted faces.
*Sew Magazine*
Roz Dace and Judy Balchin teach us how to sculpt with felting wool.
This book is a great guide to get you started, starting with simple
projects before moving on to more advanced pieces. It begins by
introducing what this craft consists of and its origin, before
moving on to the necessary tools and materials, the terminology as
well as the basic techniques: from how to mix colours to how
to sculpt in 3D or how to repair the most frequent errors,
gradually increasing the level of difficulty. Once the
explanations are finished, you will put them into practice with the
projects, ranging from a simple garland of hearts to delicate
animal sculptures, each accompanied by images that
illustrate the creative process step-by-step. This book
provides you with an opportunity to get started in this technique
that is gaining popularity and whose versatility makes
anyone who tries it, end up getting hooked.
*Mondobelo Magazine*
For a mindful craft, why not give needle felting a go? You'll learn
everything you need to know from authors and crafters, Roz Dace and
Judy Balchin. They share their tips on how to add character to your
creations and make unique pieces.
*Crafts Beautiful*
Well, my goodness! I was unsure if I would get along with this new
to me creative hobby but I'm totally loving it! I bought a basic
pack of wool (the pack recommended with the book) and that
contained everything I needed to have a go. I'm not the most
amazing of sculptors but with a little perseverance and belief in
me (and the book) I managed to make my first felted animal! The
book guided me from start to finish with colour photos and clearly
written instructions it is a joy to have. As a total novice I feel
it will take me some time to get proficient but I like the
process... But watch out for the sharp points in your fingers!
*Amazon*
This book offers a comprehensive guide to the tools and techniques
needed to dry needle felt. It covers all the basics and the
projects build in skill. The instructions come with plenty of
colourful and helpful photos. There are templates at the back of
the book which are helpful to get sizes right. I am looking forward
to trying all the projects.
*Amazon*
Having just started Needle Felting I looked forward to receiving
this book... and I was not disappointed! The explanations are
really clearly illustrated. Really helpful tips and not only gives
techniques and advice on 'how' but also equipment needed.
Definitely recommend!
*Amazon*
An interesting and informative book with lots of inspiration and a
sense of fun. There is a little history of needle felting, a lot of
what you need and tutorials with inspirational ideas and templates.
There is also a section of help, tips and problem solving. As a
fairly new needle felter, I found it a great help with techniques
and shaping, also for making cores and larger shapes cheaper and
quicker. There are some techniques explained that I didn't know
about.
*Amazon*
Learn how to master the art of needle felting. Perfect for
beginners, this much-needed guide teaches a different technique in
each of twelve varied projects. We build up skills, discover
secrets and learn to capture expression and character in this
fascinating craft.
*Machine Knitting Monthly*
Have fun needle felting your way through miniature worlds,
creatures and faces in this inspiring beginner’s book. Learn from
experienced crafters Roz Dace and Judy Balchin how to master the
art of needle felting. Perfect for beginners, this fun, felty book
teaches a different technique in each project. The authors take you
on a journey, building up your skills from basic needle felting to
confidently using armatures. They share their secrets with you and
teach you how to capture expression and character in faces, as well
as how to create realistic figures or more exaggerated caricatures.
You can sculpt miniature teacup worlds, endangered and garden
animals and even your friends and family – it’s all covered. With
12 varied projects to get stuck into, you just need to choose where
to start. Beginners will love this much-needed guide to a
fascinating craft.
*Mindful Crafting*
As a person new to needle-felting, I have been looking at books for
beginners and have felt largely uninspired, but this one, despite
being mostly about creating animals, took me from basic steps to
more detailed features quite quickly. With a short but useful
section on colour mixing with carders, and a shopping list of
additional elements required for various features, the book then
goes into the basic techniques of needle felting including using
forms to help create shapes. After teaching the basic forms that
are required for the projects, how to create features and joining
forms to make larger shapes, we then launch into the projects that
progress quite quickly from simple to more complex. I particularly
liked the ‘Small World’ pincushion in a cup and ‘Felt a Face’. With
templates at the back, this book takes you from a novice to feeling
fairly competent. Also suitable for older children (under
supervision), it is one I shall add to my textile library.
*The Journal for Weavers, Spinners & Dyers*
This fun book won best craft book in the Craft Business Awards
2021. A different technique is taught in each project, to build up
skills from basic needle felting to confidently using armatures.
With 12 varied projects, beginners will love this much-needed guide
to a fascinating craft.
*Machine Knitting Monthly*
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