Fleur du Soleil....

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Dry Wool Waldorf Paintings: Layers of Life and Warmth


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This was our first dry wool picture we made-two years ago.  It was a two week project and really-I did most of it and the kids watched and helped with the wool.  At first they were not interested but then as the magical picture began to unfold-they became more and more excited....waking up everyday wanting to finish it.  These are not pictures that can be hurried through.  Layering the wool took me about an hour a day for a week.  Then there was the process of sealing it with steam and heat.  However, it is beautiful and wonderful and hangs in our lower level in their homeschooling project area.  We got this project idea and instructions from the Magic Wool book- which every page is filled with inspiration and warmth.  I encourage to start a dry wool picture with your children.  This blue flannel board I bought from waldorfsupplies.com and my children still use it to hang their wool on and play. 

If you like this blog read my book "Beyond Natural Cures" or check out my therapeutic Waldorf music program for children "The AMHC."

4 comments:

  1. This is truly incredible! We love working with wool. You are inspiring us to do a whole scene!

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  2. Dear Jennifer- I am glad I inspire you as much as you inspire me-big hug and kiss to my Cali friend : )

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  3. Wow - is this stunning! You really have a knack with wool. I love this and loved the wool painting you made that you showed in Dec. So inspiring - thanks for sharing!

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  4. Thanks- this was actually the first one, and I thought it was going to be the last...but it is so addictive!

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