Painting with Wool: 16 Artful Projects to Needle Felt

by Dani Ives

Overview

Learn how to needle felt and create stunning works of fiber art to wear, hang on the wall, and more with this guide and collection of sixteen projects.

Painting with Wool is the introductory and must-have text for fiber artists and other crafters looking for a new and exciting art form to explore. Increasingly popular, Dani Ives’s style of needle felting uses wool fibers and a felting needle to layer and “paint” embellishments for pieces that are bursting with texture and depth. Whether you want to decorate a tote or garment, or create frameable artwork, Painting with Wool is the guide to everything you need to know—including the tools required, the basic techniques, and how to get started. For fiber lovers who want to broaden their skills, needle felting is an easy, therapeutic form of self-expression that offers beautiful, unique results. Ives is a pioneer in this art form and a skilled instructor who makes learning this craft fun and approachable for all.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781683355151
Publisher:	ABRAMS, Inc. (Ignition)
Publication date:	03/26/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	185
Sales rank:	623,853
File size:	49 MB
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About the Author

Dani Ives is a sought-after teacher who hosts workshops and studio courses online and in person. She lives in Rogers, Arkansas.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

About This Book 8

Chapter 1 The Basics 11

Chapter 2 Tried & True Techniques 23

Chapter 3 Beginner Projects

Moon Phase Tote Bag 43

Geometric Pillow 46

Botanical Curtains 51

Herb Pouches 55

Sunnies Case 59

Chapter 4 Intermediate Projects

Peacock Pillow 64

Creating Your Own Wool Canvas 68

Nightime in the Forest Well Art 73

Galaxy Place Mats 77

Forest Finds Patches 81

Bunny Brooch 89

Chapter 5 Advanced Projects

Goldfinch 93

Donut Wall Hanging 103

Orange & Biossom Table Runner 107

Floral Cardigan 113

Panda Portrait 121

Patterns 124

Acknowledgments $

Resources $