Cobwebs and felting... wait what?
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Felting Sculptures
So, you are thinking about trying to sculpt something out of fiber-where to begin? First, decide upon the shape you want to create and whether or not you will need an armature. An armature is a wire ‘skeleton’ in the center of your sculpture. If you are working small enough, you will likely not require an armature. But, if you want to have an articulated sculpture, one which can be repositioned, you likely need an armature. Next, if you are using an armature, you should start with chenille stems, or pipe cleaners. Because of the fiber twisted into the wire,...
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Meet Caleb - Student Success
I met Caleb, the son of my friend Ruth, a few years ago when I was teaching a needle felting class at a workshop event Ruth had organized. Caleb, then around 8, was fascinated with the supplies I was putting out for my class and asked if he could participate with the group. I said sure, found an extra kit (I try to bring extras for any class I’m teaching for just this reason), and after I went over Anna’s 3 Rules of Needle Felting, he was off! He had so much fun creating with needle felting that day, and...
To Frame or Not to Frame?
For myself, part of the allure of felt art and fiber art in general is the ability to not only see the fibers but also the ability to touch the finished pieces. Fiber art, for me, captures all of my senses, while working and in the finished pieces. And, again for me, feeling the fibers adds a layer of experience in the art that you don’t get from a framed piece behind glass.
So as you create your own fiber art, keep in mind the process you choose and how firmly you felt the piece will have an impact on how you present your art to the world.