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Magic Wool Fairies
Christine Schäfer; Translated by Bernadette Duncan; Photography by Stefan Schäfer
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£12.99 |
| Publication Date: |
22 Sep 2011 |
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Available to buy
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| Format: | paperback | Extent: | 104 pages |
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| Size: | 229 x 210 mm | ISBN: | 9780863158261 |
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| Publisher: | Floris Books | Subject: | Crafts & Activities; |
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| Illustrations: | colour illustrations | |
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Unspun sheep's wool, also known as magic wool, is a warm vibrant material, perfect for making these beautiful soft figures. Christine Schäfer includes detailed instructions on making fairies and angels for every occasion: flower fairies for a seasonal nature table, fairies for birthday celebrations, guardian angels to watch over a crib and, of course, a range of Christmas angels.
This book includes step-by-step instructions, colour photographs and diagrams which clearly show the reader the basics for making simple figures, progressing to detailed instructions for making more elaborate versions.
Reviews
'In the fingers of German architect Schaefer, magic wool becomes the substance for creating, quite literally, a series of decorative angels that could fly as gifts or house accessories. The equipment is simple; most tools are fairly ubiquitous to American households, including pipe cleaners, wooden beads, scissors, glue, felt-tip pens, needle, and thread. With those at hand, the author launches her instructions -- for simple, all-in-one and two part fairies. The more than 20 patterns feature a variety of eight-inch-high creatures, from a lavender or orchid fairy to, yes, the Christmas and tooth fairies. Directions leave little to the imagination; color [sic] photographs are more than plentiful, especially in the first how-to section … But great-easy-to-fashion holiday gifts.'
-- Booklist Online, American Library Association
About the Author(s)
Christine Schäfer was born in 1962 in Germany. She worked as an architect before raising her three children. She has been passionate about magic wool for many years and mostly creates detailed figures. She runs workshops and presents her work at exhibitions.
Useful Things to Know
More wool crafts for children:
Creative Wool: Making Woolen Crafts with Children by Karin Neuschütz
Magic Wool: Creative Pictures and Tableaux with Natural Sheep's Wool
More Magic Wool by Angelika Wolk-Gerche
