Felting with children from katja bayer

Tinkering is not only a versatile and popular hobby, it is also valuable educational training. Handicraft skills are learned in a playful way; Fine motor skills, concentration, accuracy as well as patience and endurance are encouraged. This is why handicrafts are particularly important in the development of children.
What and what is crafted always depends on the wishes and interests of the child. The materials can be completely different: paper, pearls, wood, plastic or fabrics. The same applies to the techniques.
Felting is one of these techniques. In the cheeky publisher is with the book "Felting for children" a handicraft manual appeared, which should bring this handwork closer to parents and children.

Felting is one of the oldest handicrafts. Due to its simple and recurring work processes, it is an easy-to-learn handicraft technique, especially for children. The raw material to be used, wool, is available in countless colors. This stimulates imagination and creativity in many ways. New patterns and color combinations are constantly being created. You can make the most original figures, funniest toys and the most colorful accessories.
But before you can start, you have to find out about the required work materials and the process of felting. Here, the book offers a clear overview of the basic materials and the process of felting, each on a double page. Then you can start. The guide presents ideas on what can be felted and how small objects can be created using small variations. There are handicraft instructions for funny toys such as the friendship worms, jump ropes or colorful balls; children or living rooms can be embellished with needled fish, decorative flowers or seat cushions and useful accessories, such as the felt pouch, give the outfit the finishing touch.

The craft proposals have different levels of difficulty. The costs and the time required also vary depending on the workpiece produced. This is illustrated by means of small symbols, which are explained at the beginning of the book, before each instruction. There is also a list of the required materials at the beginning of each proposal. Depending on the workpiece, there are additional useful tips on how you can make your work easier or obtain a new crafting result through a small change. The explanations of the procedure are simple and easy to understand. In addition, a color photo was added to each work step, which should help, the read better to understand. A dashed line runs from one step to the next, thus clearly showing the process.
"Felting with kids" offers not only original handicraft ideas but also clear, understandable descriptions and instructions. This work is ideal for beginners in particular. It clearly explains what you need for felting and how the technology works. The craft ideas are easy to copy and offer a colorful range of toys and accessories for children. Soon they will let their imaginations run wild and come up with new ideas themselves. This is particularly stimulated and supported by the suggested variations.

Every child who likes to tinker and be creative should be made aware of felting with this work. It will quickly have learned and understood the easy and repetitive work steps. No less quickly will it develop ideas to vary and change the craft ideas presented.
Overall, there is a well-designed and implemented handicraft guide that parents and children will enjoy together.

RELATED ITEMS