Felted commissions by Kath_Ballantyne
I am offering needle felted commissions.
Needle felting uses a barbed needle to tangle threads together. Usually done with wool but I have done it with synthetics and other animal fibers too.
All creations are unique and one of a kind. Because of the nature of needle felting nothing can be reproduced exactly.
I create two different kinds of felted objects. There are the 3D sculptures like the teeny sheep or the critters I did for the QLD Flood auction and there is the flat felted stuff that creates an image on a flat surface like sheet felt or fabric. The pirate duck and the steampunk cogs and wheels in the banner above are of this sort.
This can be used to make badges to sew on to clothing or to create an image on clothing itself. I'm currently felting an image of the Stig onto the back of a hoodie jacket and intend to do one with the TARDIS on the back for myself.
There is also a combination of these two similar to what I did for the Lucas Bear mask. where the mask was knit with wool and the details and shaping was done with needle felting.
The possibilities for needle felted objects are huge.
For flat felting ideas you can check out http://www.urbanthreads.com/ I can buy and felt any image from here. I can do quite fine lines with felting but they wont be quite as thin as stitching. I can also hand embroider any design from there if that's what people want.
For 3D and other flat felting ideas check out Needle felting on Etsy, and these searches on Google images needle felting and needlefelting. I wont copy someone's design exactly but I can do my take on things.
These are my most ambitious needlefelts.
I can also do fandom stuff.
Want a cute little Harry and Ron holding hands? A felted Dalek? a set of Quidditch balls and bats? A little Stig on a keyring? Or little Stig head earrings? Golden Snitch earrings?
Practical felted things can include jewellery, children's toys (felted food, tea sets, animals are popular), pin cushions, bags, cushions pillow cases with needle felted designs on. I'm also looking at making calico or denim shopping bags with felted designs on but until I get some fabric and set the sewing machine up I can't tell how long it will take me and what price they should be.
Because of the time taken to create needle felted objects the prices go up according to size and complexity.
The Needle felting on Etsy link can give you some idea of general prices.
Something small like the Pirate Duck patch would cost around $15, the teeny sheep earrings $25, while the 3D dragon would be more like $85 - $100 depending on size and what details you wanted.
*My paypal account is in US dollars so for now all prices are in $US. If you are in Australia or can do international bank deposits and would rather do it that way then let me know and I'll get the details to you.
You can use XE.com for currency conversions.
*Postage will be from Australia and cost accordingly. We can work with you to find the cheapest option available but airmail can take up to 2 weeks and surface mail can take up to three months (though usually nothing like that. Christmas is the only time things get really backed up.
* Due to the cost of materials half the agreed amount will need to be paid up front and the other half plus postage once item is finished. Once full payment is received the item/s will be posted.
You can see previously felted items at our flickr set
If you would like to commission something felted then you can leave a message to this post, PM me on LJ at kath_Ballantyne or email me at kath.ballantyne at gmail.com
Please also check out my Knitting Commissions page
Please also check out my Art Commissions page