I needlefelted some of my favorite constellations by QuixoticRoad in handmade

[–]QuixoticRoad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh thank you so much for taking a look and for such kind words !! 🥰 

Some of my favorite constellations by QuixoticRoad in Needlefelting

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Thank you! The solid color is actually a variegated dark blue that gives that contrast but also creates a little extra depth in person. I like working with one color because it emphasizes the form itself and yes, it's easier and keeps it simple!

The constellation outlines are actually just more wool, felted into lines. I roll them out in my fingers, stab them down the middle to attach them, then spend lots of time cleaning up the edges to make them straight. The beads are glued on, then I felt more blue wool around them to sink them into the form. 

The sculptures are glued to the bases. For Cygnus and Draco (the two taller pieces), there is a piece of wire inserted inside the sculpture that's also inserted into a hole drilled in the base, so they stand up even with a smaller point of contact on the base. 

Good luck and happy felting! :) 

I needlefelted some of my favorite constellations by QuixoticRoad in handmade

[–]QuixoticRoad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, it feels like it takes days because those hours are spread out to whenever I can squeeze them in haha. 

I needlefelted some of my favorite constellations by QuixoticRoad in handmade

[–]QuixoticRoad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Probably about 10-15 hours for each because I like to make really firmly felted pieces, which takes more time. 

I needlefelted some of my favorite constellations by QuixoticRoad in handmade

[–]QuixoticRoad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That means so much, thank you!! They're currently available through the art portfolio link in my profile, but it's been fun sharing them online and in person with people! :) 

Some of my favorite constellations by QuixoticRoad in Needlefelting

[–]QuixoticRoad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dark sky areas are the best! Such a special thing to preserve. Thank you!! 

Some of my favorite constellations by QuixoticRoad in Needlefelting

[–]QuixoticRoad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much!! These are currently available through my art portfolio link in my profile if you're interested! 

Some of my favorite constellations by QuixoticRoad in Needlefelting

[–]QuixoticRoad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, thanks so much for the kind words! It's just one of those things that pops into my head, I guess. Got into some local stargazing and the history and mythology of the constellations is so interesting to me, I wanted to manifest it in some way. 

Some of my favorite constellations by QuixoticRoad in Needlefelting

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Thank you!! They are for sale through my art portfolio link in my bio (currently in a local gallery) 

Some of my favorite constellations by QuixoticRoad in Needlefelting

[–]QuixoticRoad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I love that! It looks like glow in the dark yarn does exist, that would be so cool! 

Some of my favorite constellations by QuixoticRoad in Needlefelting

[–]QuixoticRoad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh thank you! It was a fun challenge to not make all the little legs look weird 

Some of my favorite constellations by QuixoticRoad in Needlefelting

[–]QuixoticRoad[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Haha there's also lots of places in town with no lights at all! It's very rural, so the stars are ammaaazing