Today, there are a lot of painting techniques: coal, oil, acrylic, pastel and crayons. But every century brings something new. For example, woolen watercolor, which occupies a special place in this series. Firstly, this type of needlework cannot be attributed either to mosaic, or to weaving, or to painting. It turned out that the material from which only valenki and scarfs were made before, in skillful hands, can become an object of art. By the way, the technique of felting from wool is very ancient. The first such products that archaeologists found are more than eight thousand years old.
What is common between watercolor and wool
What is wool watercolor? The master class on this technique is simple and a bit like drawing with watercolors. People have known felting for many thousands of years. They made blankets, clothes, carpets, hats, and even bags from wool. Of course, this process is extremely time-consuming and painstaking, but the result can exceed all expectations. Clothing made of wool is very light. She rushes for a long time, not afraid of water and as if breathing.
But why woolly watercolor? The paintings created in this technique are very delicate. They usually do not have sharp and clear lines, bright colors. And in their appearance, in the transitions of shades of the picture of wool, they resemble precisely watercolor drawings.
The paintings created using the technique of wet felting are called watercolor from wool. But only if they carry a certain artist’s intention, reflect the feelings, moods of the master, are harmonious, balanced and have a storyline.
Wool watercolor features
But now, with the development of craft, new interesting opportunities have appeared. On sale you can find a variety of colors of felt, with which you can create paintings in the technique of "woolen watercolor" - abstract drawings, portraits, still lifes and landscapes. And it depends on the master where his masterpiece will find a place. You can make a panel from a picture, or you can decorate a bag or clothes with it, arrange it in a baguette.
In early childhood, most children get acquainted with watercolor and gouache paints. But you can introduce your child to wool. There is only one limitation - the absence of allergies to wool fibers. Woolen watercolors, like other forms of art, have no age restrictions. You can begin to create paintings even on maternity leave, even retired.
Woolen watercolor. Master Class. How to create your own unique picture?
You should start by developing your own sketch. You need to think through the colors and plot you want to portray. First prepare the felt base, and then lay the fibers of the main color of wool on it. After that, start laying out your sketch. To make this easier to do, divide all the elements of the picture into separate parts. Spread wool should be in very small portions, literally several fibers. Before putting the wool on the base, it should be fluffed. Then moisten the entire drawing with a solution of soap. You can also decorate your work with other fibers, for example, the so-called "banana threads". When working, many craftswomen use beads, half beads, cabochons, beads and a variety of voluminous decorative elements made of wood, metal and plastic. In addition, you can also use the felting needle to work through details such as the eyes .
Material for creating paintings
If you want to create paintings using the "wool watercolor" technique, first select the necessary materials. You can use combed tape. This is in a special way combed wool, in which the fibers are extended in one direction and neatly laid in a ribbon. There is carded wool, in which all the fibers are directed in different directions. For decorative purposes, other materials are added to the wool: acrylic, silk and viscose.