In this class
you'll have a chance to learn how to add exquisite needle felted
details to your bear's face to create a GENUINE Work of
ART! Learn from the one of the very best in the field ... Judi Paul.
This fun and exciting class will open up a new world of creating
endless
expressions onto a mohair bear. We will cover the basics of needle
felting, including the different types of needles and wool. We
will discuss the parts of a face and then we will build the face in
steps. Lots of step by step photos will be provided. Finally
we will add the finishing touches,
shading with markers, building in layers of colors to really bring the
face
to life.
View Judi's website here.
This course is designed for intermediate and advanced students
who already have a solid understanding of the mechanics of bear making. A
pattern is provided, however, the nature of needle sculpting is such
that no two creations will ever be exactly alike. Your bear will
be as individual as its maker!
The course is delivered as a step by step conversational style
scrolling text. The text is delivered in Chapters, which are
opened one at a time over a 30 day period.
The Fascinating Felted Faces course is an instructor led course with
specific start and end dates.
There is NO supply kit. Students are required to
obtain their own supplies.
Students will need:
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1/4 yard mohair, any kind, and all
other usual bear making supplies. (stuffing, pad material, thread,
joints etc.)
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The joints for the bear are: arms and
head 1 1/4" disks, while the legs are 1 1/2" disks.
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German glass solid black eyes, or with
pupil, size 12. (Loop or wire)
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Black Perle Cotton for nose.
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The Needle Felting Starter Deluxe Set
#3 is recommended, available at
Edinburgh Imports. This has everything needed to get started, all
the
needles( 32T,36T,36S,38T,38S,40T), foam block, and white wool batt.
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Prismacolor Markers are recommended,
for adding details.
These are available at artist supply stores or craft stores.
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The following colors will be used:
Prismacolor: PM-89 Light Walnut, PM-65 Sienna Brown, PM-88 Dark
Brown, PM-
115 Cool Grey.
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Copic markers can also be used
(without the air gun).
