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Post by felicity on May 16, 2017 16:09:04 GMT
I was at felting festival Feltrosa last week and learned a new technique called "bas relief". The tutor was Maria Jose Troncoso I like the result very much may be in contrast to my usual very colourful pieces. This is an example of the tutor's work and my bunny as a sample. 
Then I made this simple case using Kap merino: 
The question is: apart from bags and cases where this technique could be applied? Even bags and cases are to be of simple shape and plain in colour so that the relief stands out better.
Any suggestions to what the technique can be used for? Being restricted by colours (or rather by absence of it) and flat shapes I'm a bit lost! |
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Post by MTRuth on May 16, 2017 19:05:07 GMT
Is there a reason you can't do this with different colors? I would think that it could be added to your felt pictures in some way. So you have the relief but you still have the variety of colors. Just adds another dimension to the work. Or could you add a variety of shapes to further embellish a fish?
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Post by tracey on May 16, 2017 19:54:00 GMT
Great work Galina, the second bunny is soooo cute!
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Post by felicity on May 16, 2017 20:01:53 GMT
I would think that it could be added to your felt pictures in some way. So you have the relief but you still have the variety of colors. Just adds another dimension to the work. Or could you add a variety of shapes to further embellish a fish?
That was what I was thinking myself! But not sure about it now. Adding the mixture of colours makes the relief less conspicuous...
Good idea about the fish though.
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Post by lyn on May 16, 2017 20:18:51 GMT
How about the picture in a pink frame? Bunny would look good on the wall in a nursery perhaps.
Or a journal cover? Who wouldn't want a bunny like that on the front of a book?
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Post by Pandagirl on May 16, 2017 20:34:53 GMT
I agree about using color for pictures. I like putting dimension into pictures. The bas relief gives it a sculpted look. I'm sure if you chose your colors wisely you could make it work,even on your fish like relief scales. Im sure you'll find a way to use your new technique. I love the bunny and agree with Lyn about a pink frame. I did something similar with elephants here: feltingandfiberstudio.com/2015/10/24/combining-techniques-and-materials/ |
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Post by MTRuth on May 16, 2017 20:40:14 GMT
Yes, I think a wise use of color would make it work. I do understand that monochromatic makes it more visible but try it in color and see what happens.
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Post by felicity on May 16, 2017 21:19:39 GMT
Thank to everyone for the ideas! I could imagine a relief framed and a cover with some shapes, thank you Lyn!Marilyn, your picture is fantastic!
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Post by halay on May 17, 2017 4:43:10 GMT
This is very interesting technique. Works both as monochromatic as well as coloured. I don'tremember seing your elephants Marilyn, the are lovely.
What wool were you using at the workshop, Galina? Kap merino must be very aprropriate for this.
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Post by jwugg on May 17, 2017 7:11:43 GMT
I think they are beautiful, so quiet & calming .
How about on iPad covers or cushions in particular? Many people these days like simple white or cream interiors.
Or on a little girl's dress? Perhaps a bib top then the skirt could be thinner?
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Post by felicity on May 17, 2017 7:23:15 GMT
Nada, they suggested Bergschaf or Maori in their materials list. Most of students used some local wool, I used Bergschaf (the second picture), the tutor uses mostly merino (the first picture). They asked for Bergschaf because it felts quickly. I have used Kap merino for a small bag (the third picture), but I think just ordinary merino will work OK, especially on the larger scale.
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Post by felicity on May 17, 2017 7:32:41 GMT
I think they are beautiful, so quiet & calming . How about on iPad covers or cushions in particular? Many people these days like simple white or cream interiors. Like myself! I will try cushions, will ask a friend who make and sell a lot of cushions (in fabric), what she thinks from her experience. Or on a little girl's dress? Perhaps a bib top then the skirt could be thinner? Don't guide me in dress direction, Jill  ! I try to stay away from it as far as I could. But idea is great, especially on a smaller scale. |
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Post by Pandagirl on May 17, 2017 15:14:08 GMT
This is very interesting technique. Works both as monochromatic as well as coloured. I don'tremember seing your elephants Marilyn, the are lovely. What wool were you using at the workshop, Galina? Kap merino must be very aprropriate for this. Thanks Nada. It was back in Oct 2015. Galina, I'm surprised they asked for Maori. It's very hairy and course. I've worked with and don't like it. |
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Post by felicity on May 17, 2017 15:47:39 GMT
Can't tell Marilyn, I have never tried Maori. The most of students worked with local wool (I think Bergschaf type) and got excellent results. I believe they wanted a quickly felting wool since the choice of wool recommended.
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Post by Shepherdess on May 18, 2017 1:14:20 GMT
I saw this on face book. your bunnies are very cute.
How about using a different colour under the top layer? I am assuming you had to cut the shape and then put more wool on top. If the wool underneath migrated through it would give it a shadow look and make it stand out more wouldn't it?
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! I try to stay away from it as far as I could. But idea is great, especially on a smaller scale. 
