Have you ever tried needle felting? Needle felting is pretty like clay, but unlike clay, you need to use a needle instead of your hands to make lovely creations. Best of all, it's a little bit cathartic, and it's perfect for after-work. And compared to other crafts, needle felting is very cheap to try. And needle felting can make a lot of effects that other materials and crafts can't achieve. For example, make almost identical pet sculptures. If you haven't started needle felting, I believe you will be ready to go through the pictures below! If you are a needle felting veteran and need some inspiration, then you should also check out our selection of needle felting animals pictures. They are all our lovely friends on Instagram. They are very talented, and They all have different strengths and specialties in needle felting skills. I believe you can learn a lot from their works.
Let me share how I made these cute little flowers. Anyone that has tried needle felting will tell you what a hugely satisfying craft it is. There's something strangely therapeutic about stabbing a big ball of fluff and watching it turn into a solid piece of sculpture. It's the perfect craft for letting off steam. My first attempt at needle felting resulted in these funny looking chaps. They were excellent fun to make and really, you can't go wrong when you're putting silly faces on pumpkins... One of the easiest techniques for creating needle felted shapes is using the cookie-cutter method. Basically, you just stuff a cutter shape with loose roving, tops, or carded wool and then keep prodding and poking it with a felting needle until all the fibres felt and mesh together into a solid shape. I'd still class myself as a novice needle felter, but you get pretty passable results even as a beginner. These flowers are the perfect starter project if you want to try out needle felting for the first time, as they combine both cookie-cutter needle felting and some simple sculptural needling techniques. Needle felting is pretty inexpensive to get started, and the supplies are becoming easier to find. Materials needed Wool tops, roving, sliver or shredded pure wool yarn. I buy mine from World of Wool in the UK. Felting needles. A lot of needle felters use thicker felting needles to begin with and then gradually reduce the width of the needles so that the holes become less prominent as the piece is finished. I tend to use just a size 38 triangular needle, but I use 4 or 5 at a time to start with. I then reduce it down so that I'm doing the final sculpting with just 1 needle. Thick foam or felting brush to felt on. I use an old memory foam pillow, (hence the unattractive towelling cover). Carders or wool combs are optional, but they do help with blending colours and seperating the fibres before you begin felting. Cutter shape. I use this sugar flower cutter as it's sturdy and there's a ridge of plastic to hold onto How to needle felt cookie cutter flowers Firstly you need to prepare your fibres for felting. I have a stash of dyed merino tops as I do quite a lot of spinning, however the fibres are a little too neatly lined up for felting, so I need to tease them and mix them up a bit. I hand card the fibres, but just separating the fibres with your hands will help in the felting process. I blended 2 colours together to get a more natural look. I've used a sugar flower cutter as opposed to a cookie-cutter as it's just a bit more comfortable to hold and the extra circle around the base of the cutter keeps your fingers a little further away from the felting needles - watch out, those needles are sharp! Stuff your combed fibres into the cutter, making sure that they all pass across the centre, so that all the petals are firmly attached. With practice it's possible to get a finished flower that has lighter outer petals and a darker centre (or vice versa). Now take your felting needles and just keep prodding inside the cutter until all the fibres have reduced down and are just filling the bottom of the cutter. Here's a short animated gif showing my needle felting technique. The felting needle has little tiny barbs on the edges causing the fibres to become tangled and compacted with each insertion. The more you poke and prod, the denser your wool will become and the more it will shrink or felt. I found that turning my flower and repeating the felting process when it appeared to be quite compacted at the base of the cutter helped to create a nice dense flower. Here it shows the flower becoming more and more felted with each turning. By the end of the 4th stabbing it was time to move onto the next stage. This process combines 3 steps in 1 - adding additional colour to the petals, creating a flower centre and further felting of the petals. I use just a single needle for the remainder of the flower. Pull out a thin wisp of fibres in a contrasting colour and lay it over one of the petals. I tend to place it so that one end is positioned just past the length of the petal I want to work on. Now insert the needle repeatedly at the base of the petal and gradually work your way up the petal until there is no more contrasting fibre left to secure into the petal. Secure the tail end of the contrasting fibre by needling it into the flower centre. Try to work it into a dense circle. To speed up the process of bringing the long, loose tail together I use a combination of gently swirling it around the needle end and prodding the loose fibres into a circle shape. The flower centre will become bigger, denser and higher as each petal is worked. Work your way around each petal, adding a thin layer of colour and needling the remainder into the centre. Keep working on the centre until it becomes quite dense with very few fibres sticking out. Once the centre has come together, the flower just needs a little neatening around the edges to get rid of its slight fuzziness. I tend to do this by lifting the loose fibres with the end of my needle and almost 'folding' the stray fibres in. Needle felting is not an exact science and everyone's style is different. Some people leave their pieces quite loose, while others keep working until it is very dense and solid. I tend to keep poking and prodding until it feels like a fairly durable piece, with very few fibres sticking out, but it's still fairly soft and squashy. I added this one to a headband for my daughter and I'm thinking of stringing a rainbow of pastel flowers into a garland to decorate her bedroom. If you enjoyed this post, you may also enjoy my post about making a Remembrance Day poppy. or my post on how to make a slightly more advanced layered flower using the same sugar flower cutter. ---------- Please be sweet and share the love. Leave a comment, subscribe to my YouTube channel, like my Facebook page for regular updates or follow me on Pinterest, Bloglovin' or Instagram
Summer’s here & the weather is fine. It’s about time you baaaaask in the sun and craft needle felted sheep! Let's get started.
Graceful Giraffe | Needle Felting Kits | Beginner Friendly | English instructions | DIY Crafts Gift 1,This is not completed Product,just DIY material package. 2,Contain:Multi Wools+1 pc foam workplace+ 3 pcs metal needle+Eyes+hang wire+metal pin 3,Please check the drawing steps and Video handmade.
This craft set Contain:Multi Wools+1 pc foam workplace+ 3 pcs metal needle+Eyes+hang wire+metal pin. Link to video instruction. Estimated Size for finished animal about 2"
Do you ever wonder how professional textile artists achieve a smooth, even finish to their needle felted artwork? Does your work look a little fuzzy, blobby or matted in comparison? Read on for three effective tips to get you felting like a pro.1. Stab Sensitively!Have you ever looked at your work and though "that looks a bit...stabby"? Have the holes made by your felting needle really left their impression on your work? The chances are that this is because when you stab down with your needle, y
These beginner-friendly needle felting kits are a great way to learn the art of needle felting. You'll love these cute felting projects.
If you've been wanting to craft your own alpaca, you're in luck! Today we're showing you how to make your own needle felted alpaca in just 7 steps.
Needle felted english cottage, felt landscape
Search Press Needle Felting For Beginners Book SKU: SP1734-3 At last, a book that tells you everything you need to know about needle felting!This is the book authors Roz Dace and Judy Balchin wish they had been given when they started out on their felting journey. A complete course for the absolute beginner, it is packed full of useful tips and techniques to help you on your own felting adventures.Learn how to sculpt miniature teacup worlds, animals and birds, and even your friends and family. There are 12 varied projects, starting with the easiest and progressing in difficulty. Master the basics, then learn how to use wire, embellishments and armatures in your work, and even how to capture expression in faces. You can use the techniques you have been shown to create your own variations.Pick up that felting needle and you are guaranteed to have fun with this much-needed book.A new beginner's guide to a popular and easy technique. Authors are experienced crafters with a good following on social media. Covers a diverse range of subjects that will inspire needle felters of all abilities Pages: 96 Author: Roz Dace and Judy Balchin Publish Date: 02/18/2020 Dimensions: 8.13in x 0.36in x 10.25in Softcover
Make your very own tiny felted toadstools with our step-by-step tutorial. Small, simple, and straightforward -- make shroom for some felting in your life!
Miniature needle felted pumpkin with a mouse sleeping inside. Made from wool. The pumpkin is 6,5 cm in diameter. The mouse is 3,5 cm long. Ready to ship from the USA
Do you love cats? Do you love cool, easy crafts? Well, I have a bunch of cute cat crafts waiting to be made. From amazing hats to awesome pillows, these projects will also stay on your budget. These ideas also make wonderful gifts that you can give your mom for Christmas or if you happen
Stitch your own cute toys with the Totoro Needle Felting Kits, awesome kit for needlecrafts. Inside of the product there is lots of wool and an
This project was long overdue. My mom gifted me a needle felting kit for my birthday, and I had set it aside for a few months. Those poor kitties were waiting to be crafted, meowing endlessly (well… not really, but it did make me feel a bit guilty) until I finally opened the package. I... Read more »
Needle felting Kit for making Lucky Sheep (Blue), can be used as Key chain, Bag Charm, Cellphone Charm, Cute desk & Home Decor. Welcome to my shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/uhandcraft?ref=hdr_shop_menu The kit includes: - Step by step instructions - No felting needle included - Wool roving for the item(s) - 2 pair of acrylic eyes You Will Need(not include): - Foam pad for the work surface - Ruler & scissors - Glue (for eyes attachment) Approximate size: Height:5~6cm Let us know if you have any questions. We would be happy to put up custom listings for you. Happy crafting!
I don’t know about you, but I get kinda tired of eggs and egg projects for Easter, which is why I’ve put together this neat collection of needle felting projects that are all lambs! To…
This is a Waldorf inspired piece made of wool by the needle-felting technique. It's been created to provide a peaceful and harmonious image that communicates with the soul through its colors, textures, forms and energy. Dimensions: 9in height, 8.5in width. Doll: 6.5 in SHIPPING: Since shop-home is located in Montréal, contact the shop owner for more accurate delivery-time and shipping-costs. Note: it is not a toy.
Moscow-based artist Nastasya Shuljak transforms packs of wool into sculptures of small animals and other whimsical creatures. Plants sprout from the heads of smiling trees and other natural spirits. Polar bears, foxes, hares, and other critters stare through inquisitive eyes applied to their tiny woolen faces. Shuljak’s toys are an exercise in the flexibility of the material and also a way to bring joy to all who meet them. Shuljak, a former theater artist and art teacher, tells Colossal that the practice of making creatures began when friends gifted her some wool. More
Tiny needle felted guinea pig. Made from wool. Its is 3,5 cm long and 2 cm tall. Made to order. Processing time - about 1 week. You will get a very similar looking guinea pig. I can also make you one using the photos of your pet to match the colors. Short haired guinea pigs only. Shipping will take about 10 days.
These beautiful bookmarks are made entirely by hand using wet and needle felting techniques. Materials used are silk fibers and 100% merino wool. The felting process takes patience but is a lot of fun and the results are fantastic! Unique gift for book lovers Each natural little bookmark is made individually so no two are exactly alike. They are unique little fluffy wool "paintings" Each measures approximately 7"x"2in width, is featherweight, and make a perfect gift for readers on your list. It comes in a self adhesive clear bag ready to gift. please let us know if you have a preference and we will send your choice(s) right away this listing is for 1 bookmarker
Adorable felted fox for beginners.
Needle felting with a wire armature can be a little daunting, especially if you are new to needle felting. But it’s easy and really useful for when something needs stability or to add detail or dimension.
Have you ever tried needle felting? Needle felting is pretty like clay, but unlike clay, you need to use a needle instead of your hands to make lovely creations. Best of all, it's a little bit cathartic, and it's perfect for after-work. And compared to other crafts, needle felting is very cheap to try. And needle felting can make a lot of effects that other materials and crafts can't achieve. For example, make almost identical pet sculptures. If you haven't started needle felting, I believe you will be ready to go through the pictures below! If you are a needle felting veteran and need some inspiration, then you should also check out our selection of needle felting animals pictures. They are all our lovely friends on Instagram. They are very talented, and They all have different strengths and specialties in needle felting skills. I believe you can learn a lot from their works.
Improve Your Needle Felting Techniques #Improve Your Needle Felting Techniques. This is such a great project that is perfect if you want to build on your existing needle felting skills.
Included in this kit: ~enough wool to make a doll ~3 felting needles ~Felting Cushion Video Instructions on how to make the doll. No sewing, knitting or crocheting skills are needed for this kit. This project will take up to 3 hours to complete. This kit is packaged in a resealable plastic bag that is suitable for gift giving. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fast shipping is a priority! May be 7-15 days get it~ Recommended for adults and children of any age that are comfortable working with a sharp needle. Thank you!
A designer handcrafted WHIMSICAL MINI CHICK wool sculpture is needle felted by one of our artists in residence - Venera. SIZE: 10 Centimeters (3.5 inches) in Height MATERIAL: Wool, Leather READY TO BE SHIPPED NOW -------------------------------------------------- CARE: --> Lots of LOVE! :) --> Careful handling --> This is not a toy. It's a collectible figurine, a true work of art and a testament to an artistic talent. --> Please do not wet, even when cleaning; only dry method of cleaning from dust.
Birdhouse My latest creation...a birdhouse. I made a wet-felted vessel using a resist. (See my directions for making a vessel using a resist in my March 2, 2013 ***Cat Cave*** blog post). I then added needle-felted embellishments. Here is what the back looks like. Now it has found its place in our backyard near the waterfall where the birds like to come and play... I'll have to wait and see if any of the birdies make it their home. ♥ In the meantime, it makes a nice piece of felted art for the garden.
Have you ever tried needle felting? Needle felting is pretty like clay, but unlike clay, you need to use a needle instead of your hands to make lovely creations. Best of all, it's a little bit cathartic, and it's perfect for after-work. And compared to other crafts, needle felting is very cheap to try. And needle felting can make a lot of effects that other materials and crafts can't achieve. For example, make almost identical pet sculptures. If you haven't started needle felting, I believe you will be ready to go through the pictures below! If you are a needle felting veteran and need some inspiration, then you should also check out our selection of needle felting animals pictures. They are all our lovely friends on Instagram. They are very talented, and They all have different strengths and specialties in needle felting skills. I believe you can learn a lot from their works.
NEW UPDATE!!! Hi everyone, we are excited to announce that starting from June 1, 2020 we are using only super high-quality Star and Spiral felting needles instead of the Triangle needles in our kits! This will help you to enjoy your projects even more and felt 2x times faster! Needle felting DIY Kit - Easy - Kitty Difficulty level: Very easy Estimated production time: 1hr 30min. Make a cute kitty with this needle felting DIY kit! This kit is perfect for needle felting beginners. It includes everything you need to start felting and make your own felted toy. No previous experience is required. It also makes the perfect gift for any DIY lover! The finished toy will measure approximately 3" tall. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The kit includes: - High quality 5.5” x 3.8" x 1.5" felting foam pad - 3 different size felting needles - Imported high-quality Merino wool (extremely soft and easy to felt) - Glass eyes - Full color printed step by step instructions in English - Arrives with 5" x 5" x 3" gift box If you have any questions, please, feel free to contact me. I will be happy to help you. Thank you for stopping by! Viola
The collection of specimens in spice jars is growing. 6 now, all lined up. I thought I might have a shop update at the end of this week but I think I'm going to push it back a little. I want to have a decent amount of work finished so there's enough to "go around" so to speak. I know some of you have tried but haven't been able to get a piece yet because they sell out pretty quickly, so hopefully if there's more work in there, your chances will be better. As an artist, selling out quickly is a wonderful problem to have, but I can't help but feel bad when I get emails from people who wanted a piece and couldn't get one. In other news, spring has finally arrived! Our snow banks are almost gone and I'm spending as much time outside as I can, even if it means needling while watching the chickens, guineas, and ducks (and one dog) scratch the earth. Have a wonderful day, all.
this sweet little book is all about how to make a whole assortment of flowers (and snowflakes) by needle felting wool. it shows how to use different basic shapes, create these shapes by needle felting, and then attach the pieces together to get a specific flower. the different flower varieties are made from different shaped petals, for which the patterns are included.
