What is Needle Felting?
We create these charming sculptures from pure, organic wool using a process called "Needle Felting".
Needle felting is the process of transforming wool into 3D sculptures using a barbed needle. When you felt wool, you’re poking the fibers with the needle so they bond together, creating a solid fabric. As you create this solid fabric you shape the sculpture into the form you wish to create; be it a bird or a mouse or any creature imaginable.
Needle felting is the process of transforming wool into 3D sculptures using a barbed needle. When you felt wool, you’re poking the fibers with the needle so they bond together, creating a solid fabric. As you create this solid fabric you shape the sculpture into the form you wish to create; be it a bird or a mouse or any creature imaginable.
|
|
|
|
Using these special, barbed needles we meticulously shape the wool into a lifelike form. With great attention to detail, we add the finishing touches of color with layers of naturally dyed wool. Hand sculpted beaks from clay, hand-painted, wood carver feet and glass eyes complete each piece.
The final result is a very realistic sculpture - convincing enough to seem ready to fly right off of your wall.
The final result is a very realistic sculpture - convincing enough to seem ready to fly right off of your wall.
Search YouTube for Magnus and Gordon Gallery to view videos on "How to Needle felt" or just Click Here.