FOUNDATION PACKS FOR SCULPTURAL BROOCHES

These packets of foundation materials will be super handy for your bead embroidery and mixed media creations. They are what I use to create the Sculptural Brooches as in the how-to video linked below.Use the color names on the photos to choose from the dropdown menu below.6x6 inch coarse felt used as foundation for brooch. Can also be layered and needlefelted together as in another video I made.6x6 fine wool felt or fabric used as backing to hide your stitching. These lovely fabrics can be pinched and gathered to add dimension.4 x 2cm wool felt balls. I use these as featured elements and ‘behind the scenes’ to add dimension to a piece. Also useful underneath odd-shaped things.1 x 1cm wool felt ball. These are fun adornments to any piece as flower centers or useful as stuffing if you find a gap in your foundation. Sorry I don’t have more to throw in I am scraping the bottom of my basket!2 high-quality brass tie tac findings with backs. Using two pins on a large or funky-shaped piece is insurance that it won’t spin around or lean off in an odd direction.Watch the video: making a mixed media sculptural brooch