Zoe Williams reviews wearable felt art items and the people who make them. Often animal and nature inspired, such as a hand felted hedgehog, what is not to love? Readers are encouraged to visit the artists websites and also create their own needle-felt or hand felted pieces of wearable felt.
I give you the wonderful work of Sarah Mandell, aka Once Again Sam. Sarah is a multi-talented artist and needle felting is only one of her many talents. The arrangements not only tiny and cute, they are exquisitely crafted. The variety and attention to detail in each piece is fantastic. This column will look at her needle felted cactus felt pieces.
Four artists who all use felt within their practice are highlighted within this column, written by our Zoe Williams. Felt is used with embroidery and other mixed media. Indigo dyeing is explored by artist Rowland Ricketts. Felt is seen as contemporary art here.
This hardback guide focuses on the technique of felting in order to create wearable art pieces, suitable for fashion. There are seven step by step projects which will take you through several processes, such as Nuno Felting to create one off garments. Each project is documented with educational imagery so that the observer can understand the instructions clearly. Fashion shoot imagery is also a focus within this publication.
This Felter Skelter column highlights three artists who all use needle felting as a method to create fantasy felted characters. All are inspired by nature and animal life. The three artists chosen all have their own websites or shops to visit for further information or to purchase one of the pieces.
Cats made of needle felt are very popular and in this post we’ve got a selection of needle felt artists who take their cat creations in unusual directions!
Dani Ives of Be Good Natured creates beautiful felt portraits of animals, people and other natural subjects. Her technical skill is remarkable and her artworks are packed with detail and character.
This month Felter Skelter focuses on Paolo del Toro, who creates needle felt sculptures inspired by dreams, the occult, and folk/fairy tales. He came to needle felting from a background in woodworking and his mastery of that medium is clearly evident in his approach to wool.
Calling all fantasy lovers! This month I’ve gathered some of my favourite needle felt dragons. Seven felt artists bring these fantastic creatures to life in
While most needle felt work tends to be smaller than life size, the medium doesn’t lend itself well to the extreme small scale. Fine detail
One of the things I love most about needle felt is its versatility. With a little practice, it is possible to shape wool felt into
Foodie Felt Hungry? Feast your eyes on this smorgasbord of delectable felt goodies! I’ve gathered some of the best felt foods (needle felt and wet