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Book SynopsisThe art of needle felting dogs can produce amazingly hyper-realistic - almost taxidermic - results, and with a little know-how, some needles and wool, and a few inexpensive accessories, you can also needle felt like a professional. If you have ever wanted to improve your needle felting and take it to a whole new level to create lifelike dogs, this book, by world class needle felting master Cindy-Lou Thompson of Chicktin Creations, will show you how. Covering four different breeds of dog (Dachshund, Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier and Poodle), with step-by-step instructions and photos, Cindy takes you through the processes of creating different body shapes, proportions, armatures, coats, and blending, as well as realistic accessories such as eyes, noses, mouths, ears, and nails. Learn how to achieve a professional finish with different textured coats, clipping and shaping, and finishing off, using a variety of mediums and methods, some of which Cindy has designed and developed herself, and never revealed until now.
Trade ReviewLearn how to achieve a professional finish with different textured coats, clipping and shaping, and finishing off, using a variety of mediums and methods, some of which have been designed and developed by Cindy and have never been revealed until now - Australian Dog Lover. This book is very easy to read and is beautifully illustrated clearly to show specific examples and instructions. - The Kennel Club.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Basic info about wool, tools and other items needed etc Chapter 2 The Dachshund, highlighting proportions, short coats, feet and nails and large ears. Standing pose. Chapter 3 The JR Terrier, showing reverse blending, slightly open mouth, claws. Standing pose. Chapter 4 The Yorkshire terrier, showing long fur attachment, blending colours and clipping. Laying down pose. Chapter 5 The Border Collie, showing long and short fur attachment combinations, clipping, open mouth. Sitting pose. Chapter 6 The Mixed Breed, showing a coat not covered and clipping. Pose to be noted. Chapter 7 When Things Go Wrong, showing how to salvage mistakes. Chapter 8 How to make accessories. Collar/lead, tag, biscuit, List of suppliers Index
