What is woolen watercolor?

Today there are a lot of painting techniques: coal, oil, acrylic, pastel and chalks. But every century brings something new. For example, woolen watercolor, which occupies a special place in this series. Firstly, this kind of needlework can not be attributed either to mosaic, to weaving, or to painting. It turned out that the material from which only felt boots and handkerchiefs were made before, in skillful hands can become an art object. By the way, the very technique of felting out of wool is very ancient. The first such products, found by archaeologists, are more than eight thousand years old.

What is common between watercolor and wool

What is woolen watercolor? The master class on this technique is simple and a bit like drawing with watercolors. With felting people have known 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 laborious, but the result can exceed all expectations. Wool clothes are very light. She rushes for a long time, is not afraid of water and as if breathing.

But why woolen watercolor? The paintings created in this technique are very gentle. They usually do not have sharp and clear lines, bright colors. And in their appearance, according to the transitions of shades, paintings made of wool are reminded of watercolor paintings.

Paintings created in the technique of wet felting, called watercolors from wool. But only if they carry in themselves a certain intention of the artist, reflect the feelings, moods of the master, harmonious, balanced and have a storyline.

Features woolen watercolor

But now, with the development of craft, new interesting opportunities have appeared. On sale you can find a variety of colors felt, with which you can create in the technique of "woolen watercolor" paintings - abstract drawings, portraits, still lifes and landscapes. And it depends on the master, where his masterpiece finds its place. You can make a picture of the picture, or you can decorate it with a bag or clothes, place 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 restriction - no allergy to woolen fibers. Wool watercolor, like other arts, has no age limits. You can start creating pictures even on maternity leave, at least on a pension.

Wool watercolor. Master Class. How to create your own unique picture?

You should start with the development of your sketch. You have to think through the colors and the plot that you want to portray. First prepare the base of felt, and then lay out on it fibers from the wool of the primary color. After that, start spreading out your sketch. To make this easier, divide all the drawing elements into separate parts. Spread the wool should be very small portions, literally a few fibers. Before laying the wool on the base, it should be fluffed. Then moisten the whole drawing with a solution of soap. You can also decorate your works with other fibers, for example the so-called "banana threads". At work, many craftsmen use beads, half-beads, cabochons, beads and a variety of voluminous decorative elements made of wood, metal and plastic. In addition, to study the details, for example, the eyes, you can also use a needle for felting.

Material for creating paintings

If you want to create paintings in the "woolen watercolor" technique, first select the necessary materials. You can use a comb tape. This is a special way of combed hair, in which the fibers are stretched in one direction and neatly stacked in a tape. There is a carded wool in which all fibers are directed in different directions. For decoration in wool, add other materials: acrylic, silk and viscose.