Creating Burlap Figures is like doing sculptures in fiber. I started with a simple wire armature (like a stick figure of wire as a base, but with an extra "leg" to make the figure stand upright ... kind of like a tripod on the lower body).
After creating the armature, I wrapped it completely with burlap, glued the edges to prevent fraying, tied and sewed where necessary to ensure the burlap adhered to the wire frame. Any places that required padding were covered with a larger piece of burlap, and stuffed with leftover threads and smaller pieces from the cuttings.
When the basic figure and any accessories I created to go with it were completely dry, I simply let my imagination take over and created whatever figure my mind fancied. I made all of these by hand, including all the accessories.
Young girl with doll.
Woman with bundle of flowers.
Woman with basket on her head.
Woman carrying small basket.
Woman with woven basket of dried flowers.
Children playing:
Boy on Hobby Horse
Girl with Ball
Boy pulling Wagon with Dog
@michelle.gent is doing a Saturday Craft - Make or Bake post series, and has invited us to join her. Just add your link to the comments on her posts; or create your own post showing what you have made - or baked, and post using the tag #make-orbake. (Please note this is only for crafts or baking, NOT photography or writing!)
Armature and Burlap Sample Google Images Labelled Free for Reuse
All other photos are my own.
I wish I had a picture of one of those rugs! ha ha. These are more pleasing to the eye.
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Thank you so much! I wish you had a picture of those rugs, too.
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Those are stunning. You should be selling them. I know I would buy one for sure
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These are actually pretty old crafts - Michelle saw one of them and suggested I post a series on them. They were all totally sold out years ago. I'm afraid the arthritis in my hands doesn't make it possible to make any more, or I probably would, lol. But I'm still able to write, so am going to be focusing on poetry and stories after this series is complete. Thanks so much for the support; it's much appreciated! :)
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Michelle was right, they are very unique. Doesn't it just suck how arthritis can take some of the joys away from us but then give us back some we didn't even know we had.
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so coooool!!! I like it!! Check my profile and see how I made a bonsai copper tree!!! @erickyoussif
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Thank you for your comment and upvote; they are much appreciated.
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