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Post by bleubird on Oct 20, 2018 21:46:37 GMT
Hi everyone.
I'm trying to figure out how to create a nice color gradient for a parrot sculpture I'm making. So far I've been ok just mixing wool to create gradients but now I want to add some finer details.
I've been told you can use pastels or paint. And thoughts or ideas?
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Post by Shepherdess on Oct 20, 2018 22:17:19 GMT
yes I am told water colour pencils will work that what I plan to try for a seen I am working on. Someone one wat talking about inks of some kind. and I think ther are textile markers. am not sure how much they will blend or sink in or how much they will just look like they are on the surface.
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Post by MTRuth on Oct 21, 2018 1:20:44 GMT
You can definitely use many kinds of media to change felt colors. I would suggest that you try samples to see what will work best for your particular use. Just start with whatever media you might already have before spending money on media you aren't sure will work. I use acrylic paint and it works fine.
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Post by wolgelukkig on Oct 21, 2018 9:33:24 GMT
I have used acrylic paint and it works fine although you can feel it sticking on the fabric. I also use textile paint and it also gives another feel to the fabric. So in my opinion these are fine to put some details om the felt. If you only want to get more gradients I suggest you use acid dye, you can change the colors in a very subtle way by using very small concentration of dye. I often use white wooltop for my felt and dye it when finished so that I have more control about the colors in my piece.
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Post by felicity on Oct 23, 2018 7:00:57 GMT
I've seen some tutorials where the tutor was using pastels just to highlight some tiny details (similar to doll making. Never tried it myself though...
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