Felting
Felting by Lynn Huggins-Cooper, published by Pen & Sword Books Limited in August 2020, is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient craft of felting. This 176-page book delves into the history of felting, tracing its origins from the earliest uses of animal fibers combined with moisture and friction to create durable fabrics. It examines the various applications of felt throughout history, including its roles in apparel, housing, and even religious practices, as well as its significance in the hat-making industry.
Readers will find a rich narrative that transitions from historical insights to the contemporary resurgence of artisanal felting. The book features interviews with felters and textile artists who share their creative processes, providing a glimpse into the modern landscape of this craft. Additionally, for those inspired to engage in felting themselves, the book includes step-by-step instructions for both wet and needle felting, along with a useful list of resources to assist newcomers in their felt-making journey.
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This book offers a journey through the history of the ancient craft of felting from the earliest times, when people first discovered that animal fiber, moisture and friction created a durable, warm fabric. Felt has been used for everything from apparel to housing; it has been used for practical, decorative and even religious applications. This book looks at the rise and fall of felting through history and into the industrial era, including its importance to the hat-making industry.
The second part of the book brings us to the modern – and some might say, golden era of artisanal felting with interviews from felters and textile artists generously sharing their creative process.
Finally, if you are inspired to try this fascinating craft, there are step by step instructions for both wet and needle felting, and a useful list of resources to get you started on your own felt-making journey.
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