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Post by blythwhimsies on Apr 20, 2016 11:10:15 GMT
I wanted to try out a realistic looking picture of a hare similar to some I've seen on Facebook groups. So I made this piece. Even though I used some additional fibres and threads, the end result seemed quite flat. www.flickr.com/photos/24232165@N03/25936420643/in/dateposted-public/I didn't get the kind of detail in the hare that I was wanting but I did like the piece. So after letting it sit for a while I got inspired to get busy with the sewing macine, embroidery threads, silk ribbons and bits and pieces of fabric. www.flickr.com/photos/24232165@N03/26266455050/in/dateposted-public/I do enjoy this kind of layering and all the different textures and the rather flat hare now is hiding in the grass rather than boldly posing for his picture!. Next to learn is how to get the texture of animal fur that I've seen and admired in other people's work.
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Post by felicity on Apr 20, 2016 13:14:27 GMT
It's a very good picture Marian! If you want more depth you need to "think deeper"! Example-the eye is sitting deeper, so put a bit of darker wool around the eye. The same where the neck is - you could create a shade with some dark wool there. Try to put a very small amount first and look. You will see the difference. Especially with practice. But even at this stage the picture is VERY good!
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Post by Pandagirl on Apr 20, 2016 13:17:21 GMT
He is so cute Marion and the added detail really makes it. The texture is wonderful.
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Post by Pandagirl on Apr 20, 2016 13:20:38 GMT
BTW, watch for the third quarter challenge we'll be adding dimension to our work. :-)
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Apr 20, 2016 14:10:14 GMT
Marian, I like the camouflage effect of the hare behind the plants. Really cool work!
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Post by lyn on Apr 20, 2016 14:14:28 GMT
You've achieved a lovely look on his face (not easy to do) and the colours you've chosen are gorgeous. Overall a very pretty picture indeed!
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Post by MTRuth on Apr 20, 2016 17:56:04 GMT
Very nice Marian. Love the added texture and mixed media effect.
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Post by elizabeth on Apr 20, 2016 20:51:03 GMT
Marian, is that all machine work or did you do some hand-stitching? He's precious!
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Post by halay on Apr 21, 2016 4:17:44 GMT
Marion, the picture is lovely. I looked at other pictures of your felt work on flickr - I like the way you are using different shells, stones and beads.
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Post by blythwhimsies on Apr 21, 2016 13:45:24 GMT
Thank you for all your lovely comments. Felicity - do you cut your roving to get small details? I've found it fiddly to manage long strands to fill in small patches like you suggest. The wool looked so much better before felting as I had lots of different shades of brown, but then it all became blended.
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Post by Shepherdess on Apr 21, 2016 14:05:11 GMT
The first one was nice but the added ribbon etc really does make it a better picture. well worth framing, I think.
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Post by felicity on Apr 21, 2016 14:28:04 GMT
Marian, I do not work with roving when I make pictures, I work mainly with carded wool in batts, like here www.worldofwool.co.uk/products/249/carded_wool_batts/merino_batts.htm In this case you do not have long strands and it's much easier to handle. Another point - I think you over felted the piece a bit. It depends on the purpose of your item, but if it's mainly ornamental it needs less fulling I think. Even if you want it to be fully felted you'd better do it more gentle, no bashing and very hot water, but rolling and rubbing instead. It will stop excessive migration of fibres. But it will take more time. P.S. If you use roving and want to get the shorter fibres you could tear them to the length needed or even cut with scissors...
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Post by zed on Apr 24, 2016 9:26:54 GMT
Wow, I think your first try was excellent! I thought the same as felicity about over felting, because of the texture. I don't know anything artistic, but seeing Felicity's stuff I'll agree with her there too
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Post by blythwhimsies on Apr 25, 2016 8:09:47 GMT
Ah yes, of course, over felting!! I'm still on the beginner's mistakes page Thank you for pointing that out Felicity
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Post by Shepherdess on Apr 27, 2016 0:05:24 GMT
sometimes you can stretch it back out flat with a steam iron after it's dry and before adding any extras.
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