Ambizioso ma contenuti non all'altezza delle aspettative
Un libro che alla fine non mi convince. Progetti poco portabili.
Scritto da: K. Merkel
What a find!
I always wondered what felt making is all about. Now I know precisely, having been taken by Christines White's very knowledgeable hands and guided through every process there seems to be of felt making. To say this book is very helpful, for a total beginner is an understatement. It opens up the realm of felt making and there isn't anything amiss in the very clear step to step explanations. I was able to create felt without problems and never had to wonder, how on earth do I get to the next step. I can highly recommend this felt bible to everybody. It is a profound well of information and just to read it, is delightful , because it is so marvellously written and the passion of a true felt maker pulls you right in.
Scritto da: teiluj
A must have for your library
I am very new to felting and have been looking for a great in-depth book about the history and "science" of felting as well as examining different techniques and projects that would benefit a beginner who wants to learn or an advanced felter who wants to learn more. I think I've found it in this book. Christine begins by talking about the history and traditions of felt making throughout the world, which I found fascinating, and discusses why some fibers felt... plant fibers alone, do not. Who new? ;) The thing that initially sold me on this book (BTW, Thank you Amazon for your "Look Inside This Book feature) was the fact that she covers more techniques than most other books I looked at, like cobweb felting and nuno felting (which I have become hooked on). I admit I haven't finished reading the book as I couldn't wait to get started, but I constantly flip through and refer back to certain sections as I work. She gives wonderful tips and advice for people of all levels, like best ways to stand to reduce back pain when rolling out wet felt. Bonus... as I came to discover, Christine has a shop, New England Felting Supply, here in Massachusestts, (about and hour and a half from my town) in Easthampton (western, Ma). If you are able to make the trip if ever in the area I highly recommend it... blew my mind away. In the front is a gallery with the most beautiful felt pieces, many of which are photographed in the book. In the back is the supply area, with roving of all colors, mats, needle felt supplies, books, kits... I could go on. The people who work there are wonderful... friendly and very helpful. I have only been once, but looking forward to going back. Oh, and they have a web site.. of course. Bottom line... if your looking for a more extensive book with great info as well as projects to carry you through many levels of felting experience... I believe this could be the one.
Scritto da: nagel_neu
Ein sehr informatives Anleitungsbuch!
Ein schönes Buch, gut für Anfänger, da alles ausführlich und verständlich (auf Englisch :)) erklärt ist, aber auch für Fortgeschrittene interessant. Die angebotenen Projekte sind leider nicht besonders inspirierend und farblich nicht unbedingt raffiniert. Zu dem Inhalt. Es werden verschiedene Techniken beschrieben und bebildert: Arbeit mit Kammwolle, Wollvlies und Vorfilz; Filzen von Flächen und Hohlkörpern; Carved felt, Nuno, Cobweb, Filzen in der Waschmaschine, Anfilzen mit Schwingschleifer. Projekte: paar Taschen (rund und eckig), paar kleinere Teppiche, paar Schals, Hüte (das fand ich besonders gelungen, wirklich viele Tipps!), Bekleidung (paar Westen und Tops). Fazit: kein Inspirationsbuch, kein Bildband zum Schmökern, aber ein sehr informatives Anleitungsbuch. Dafür 5*.
Scritto da: catherine cameron
Great book
Lots of inspiration here!
Scritto da: bellamy
Livre trés interessant.
Des techniques très délicates et des matériaux de feutrage un peu différents de ceux que l'on emploie habituellementet qui donnent des résultats soignés.
