In addition, she translated the felt sculpture books dimensional felting and felted sculptureby danish artist birgitte kraghansen for fine fiber press. Fiber fanatics fantastical fiber creations and adventures. You add warm soapwater to the wool, press and rub the wool and the fibres will tighten into a felted textile material. I took my first needle felting class last week and am addcited to needle felting now, but want to teach myself further, rather than taking more classes. Her books are more costly than others out there, but by. Jun 25, 2008 felting art in denmark, birgitte krag hansen. I was leery of spending the money for this book but am so glad i did. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Sculptural needle felting is quickly growing in popularity and am honored to carry. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If you have other books you think should be listed here, just email them to me. Birgitte krag hansen inspires as she teaches her felting.
As you can see from the pictures, felting art is exciting and fun in denmark, where birgitte was born, teaches, writes felting books and does amazing felting art. The first animals are so simple that they can be made by beginners and throughout the book the various techniques are extended so that the book is also of value to experienced felters. Felt alive gallery of needle felted dolls by kay petal. I am mainly interested in making sculptural figures animals and people rather than purses, scarves, or clothing, and am wondering if any of you have good. Pixie felt wingham wool work felting wool, spinning. While the pictures and diagrams in birgittes book are terrific, many people found the danish text impossible to understand. Danish felting book by birgitte kraghansen this booklet is the english translation of the wonderful felt sculpture book by birgitte kraghansen. Publications on feltmaking published by fine fiber press. While the pictures and diagrams in birgittes book are terrific, many.
New felt using the felting needle by birgitte krag hansen. If you have a shop and would like to sell the books please see the bottom of this. While the pictures and diagrams in birgitte s book are terrific, many people found the danish text impossible to understand. Pixie felt using the felting needle by birgitte krag hansen. Among other things, the book presents new ways of felting both. Within these pages youll find her schedule of needle felting, fiber and felting workshops, tips for your own felting projects, photos of engaging woolenfeltfiber folk, info on wool, supplies, and inspiration, and a wildly entertaining blog. New felt using the felting needle 9788779058774 by birgitte krag hansen and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Animal felt using the felting needle 9788764102710 by birgitte krag hansen and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Hansen was inspired by aagrens revival of the felting arts and began her artistic journey into sculptural felting.
Embroidery allows you to add extra details and fine lines to a felting felted project. Being a pioneer she developed her own methods for some aspects. Danish felting book by birgitte krag hansen this booklet is the english translation of the wonderful felt sculpture book by birgitte krag hansen. Read about feltmaking and birgittes courses and books. Needle felting to the point is a straightforward guide to needle felting and how it works. Birgitte krag hansen began felting in it was a time when felting was not well known in her home country of denmark. You can order the books in your local bookstore, from a number of shops around the world or directly from me. Felt easy and fun by birgitte krag hansen 20090802. Animal felt using the felting needle book by birgitte krag.
When she purchased a book by a pioneer of needle felting, birgitte krag hansen, she discovered what she really wanted to do. Birgitte was born, teaches, writes felting books and does amazing felting art. Skulpturel filtning by birgitte krag hansen and a great selection of related books. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. New felt using the felting needle by birgitte krag hansen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Publications on feltmaking published by fine fiber press making faces by pat sparkwatercolor felt workbook 2nd edition by pat spark 1st edition is out of print american english translations of the danish felting books by birgitte krag hansen publications on feltmaking not published by fine fiber press felted vests, a step by step guide. This tutorial combines needle felting with embroidery. This site uses cookies to make your shopping experience work smoothly. I recommend animal felt by birgitte hansen and the ashford book of needle felting by barbara allen this last one is my all time favorite. Stackpole books 5 andrews mcmeel publishing 1 revell, a division of baker publishing group 1. You can also order felt easy and fun, new felt using the felting needle, pixie felt using the felting needle and animal felt using the felting needle directly from me. Browse the george weil book shop for a large choice of crafting books. You can also order felt easy and fun, new felt using the felting needle.
American english translation booklet of filt i form. The website of feltmaking artist birgitte krag hansen from denmark. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. In this book she introduces the techniques she has devloped since she became aware of the felting needle. Jan 01, 2007 felted animals are the subject of this new book by birgitte krag hansen who shows here a large number of models all made using the felting needle. Nov 08, 2012 birgitte hansen needle felting books inspire ginny. She found an interest in felting after reading swedish author katarina aagrens book called tovning. Click to read more about skulpturel filtning by birgitte krag hansen. Login sign up settings sell books wish list isbn 9788779058774 actions. American english translation booklet of filt i form danish felting book by birgitte kraghansen this booklet is the english translation of the wonderful felt sculpture book by birgitte kraghansen. Birgitte krag hansen is the queen of needle felting and most others learned from her. The first animals are so simple that they can be made by beginners and throughout the book the various techniques are extended so that the book is also of value to experienced. Pixie felt using the felting needle book by birgitte krag.
Felt easy and fun animal felt pixie felt new felt sculptural felting felt in form you can order the books in your local bookstore, from a number. With the felting needle you dont have to use water and soap at all. Visa fler ideer om filt, nalfiltning och julpyssel ull. Kay petals needle felted celebrity wool sculptures amusing planet. If id seen this book in person, i would have skipped it entirely in favor of birgitte krag hansen s new felt book. Birgitte hansen needle felting books inspire ginny. Kay petals felt alive dolls are fully jointed, solid felted wool and require no sewing, no stuffing. Felted animals are the subject of this new book by birgitte krag hansen who shows here a large number of models all made using the felting needle. It was a time when felting was not well known in her home country of denmark. The book is well illustrated with step by step pictures of the process as well as finished pixies. To felt pixies is one of many subjects where the felting needle is most suitable. Pixie felt birgitte krag hansen hillesvag ullvarefabrikk. Felt using the felting needle birgitte krag hansen.
This is a book about pixie needle felting and a follow up to the previous book by birgitte krag hansen new felt using the felting needle. Add to bookbag sell this book add to wish list set price alert. Frequently asked needle felting questions and guide to felting. She found an interest in felting after reading swedish author katarina aa.
Animal felt wingham wool work felting wool, spinning. Felting art in denmark, birgitte krag hansen seahorse needle felted animals. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Share felt using the felting needle birgitte krag hansen good book is. Felting art in denmark, birgitte krag hansen felting. The dolls stand, flex and bend nearly like they are alive. Books birgitte krag hansen i have published the following books click the links to read about the books. Felted animals are the subjects of this new book by birgitte krag hansen who shows here a large number of models all made using the felting needle.
Birgitte hansen is the felting queen and if i had only this book in my collection, it would be totally enough. Buy a cheap copy of animal felt using the felting needle book by birgitte krag hansen. Felt alive original needle felted dolls are each handsculpted from wool batting using barbed felting needles with no sewing, no stuffing, no wire armatures and no paint. Ayala and birgitte became early pioneers in the art of needle felting and have both written several books on the subject. By birgitte krag hansen felted animals are the subject of this new book by birgitte krag hansen who shows here a large number of models all made using the felting needle. Birgitte krag hansen was one of the first to do what later became needlefelting. May 19, 2012 birgitte krag hansen began felting in 1978. Birgitte krag hansen has developed a whole series of new models as well as a simply way of building up a face that can be used for other figures as well.
Felt using the felting needle birgitte krag hansen good book is. New felt using felting needle by birgitte krag hansen. This book is detailed and has plenty of photos to show you what the author is explaining. With my felt techniques you can felt sculptural objects by building up a form from dry wool using the felt needle to fasten the wool. Shop the latest titles by birgitte krag hansen at alibris uk including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. There are instructions on flat or relief felting, felting human faces and figures such as pixies. You can use all major credit cards or paypal when ordering the books from me.
Hansen was inspired by aagrens revival of the felting arts and began her artistic journey into. Even their eyes, teeth, clothing, hair and accessories are needle felted wool. Pixie felt using the felting needle by birgitte krag hansen learn how. I have published the following books click the links to read about the books. Buy a cheap copy of pixie felt using the felting needle book by birgitte krag hansen. Page 1 of 1 subscribe now for coupons, newsletters, and more. Needle felt lion by birgitte krag hansen birgitte krag hansen lion several other pieces at the site, all beautiful. Skulpturel filtning by birgitte krag hansen librarything. I donated this book to my local yarn shop, and it has been praised by many an 8 year old since. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. You will need to know some basic hand embroidery skills to be able. Felted bag cat nuno vilten, naaldvilten, vilten kat, wol vilt, dier sjablonen.
The photographed models are painfully awkward when compared to the work in other reference books or videos. I have published a number of books about different feltmaking techniques and many of the books including my latest books are. Birgitte had been sculpting figures out of wool using wet felting methods but. This book is about pixie needle felting and a follow up to the previous book by birgitte krag hansen new felt using the felting needle. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Her books are more costly than others out there, but by far are the best of the best and worth the extra money.