May Forest

an OOAK

Formerly Something Sleek Tyler Wentworth

$600

These felted dresses are very hard to photograph. The colors and textures are very rich so they either come out less intense or more intense than in reality though the photo above is fairly true to the fabric. Notice the crinkly affect that was achieved by overlaying the wool with the silk fibers. This particular fabric is my favorite to date!

Dress is hand felted in two pieces, the main dress and the jacket. There are no seams or darts, it is molded to her for a perfect fit.

The main fibers are 80%wool 20%silk blend in forest green, with blues, greens, oranges, golds, purples and red 100%silk fibers inlaid into the top of the wool. Then Because I loaded it down with so much silk, I laid a few curly wool hairs in bright colors on top to make sure the silk fibers stayed in place. I really love the results! The silk fibers create shine and texture on the surface of the wool.

Shoes are hand made using her original shoes as shoe bases. Friendly plastic was then melted and twisted around the heels, for the inner soles and across the toes for a truly unique artistic footwear. Under the friendly plastic on the heels, I added some beads for extra interest.

Her original hair was removed and replaced with a sewn on wig that was then thinned and styled for a wispier look. Delica beads were crocheted around the jacket edges and top of her dress with gold metallic sewing thread. Swarovski crystals adorn upper and lower edges of dress and are sprinkled over the dress as well.

Complete repaint using artist quality acrylics and sealants.