Wool Sculpting
Needle Felting For Beginners
Louise Lambert
Herbert Press
A little about the author
Having looked her up via her official website, this artist and now author is self taught, however she has art based training. She confesses that it was her ‘playful’ side ‘outside of the classroom’ which flourished this felt career. It ‘captivated’ her, now she teaches others how they can too begin a wooly journey….an artist who uses words which endear and give out passion - thats the artist we all want to read about and be ourselves. She has social media so do look up her online to learn more about her ongoing practice.
The book content
The introduction under the title ‘hello’ is a warm note given by the author in the first person (always a good start as it brings us closer to the writer and artist behind the book). Then there are a few pages of larger images, showing her work and where the action begins…her studio.
For those who are less experienced at this method, she takes us through the basic requirements, the hows and wheres and then all the projects begin. There are ten in total.
Themes
All very cute and wholesome, including mice, a ‘jammy biscuit’ and even a starfish!
I can imagine the projects coming to life in a children’s story or little movie.
Guidance
This writer is a teacher in prose…she knows her medium and she can explain it well via her text and imagery. I particularly liked the finishing touches of the projects which she provides. So not just a jabbed and tailored item created….the biscuits have embroidery or beads added, the birds beautiful little bead eyes….
The technique itself
I believe and I am able to say this with experience having over twenty years myself in felt as a practice, that this is a skill all can at least try. It is not impossible and once you get the hang of it, it is very portable. If this artist and writer is self taught, why can’t you be too?
Use this book as a guide….