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betsy1947 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
Fantastic video! I have a whole box of different colored merino wool and all I ever made was a round pin cushion a few years ago. I am going to get the box out and try your techniques! Thanks for your video.
feltalive (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
Not stupid at all!! I am using Norwegian C1 Felting Batts. You won't likely find it in your craft stores. You may find Merino or Corriedale Roving - But I explain different types of wool and needles on my website - see my profile - I can't seem to post a link here.
feltalive (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
Thanks so much! I've been at it about two years now but I haven't done many animals - I just jumped right in to making people.
sherripon (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what is the technical name of the felt you used in the video? If I were to go to a crafts store to buy one, what should I ask for? What is the name of the needled you used? Thanks in advance =D
mattandcrista (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
I love needle felting too but you are so much more talented than me, I just do little animals and such. I will later take on the big task at felting people. Awesome and creative work! Thanks too for the tip too about keeping the torso a soft core, makes a lot sense to me now :-D
feltalive (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
You are welcome - I love sharing my love of needle felting! There are a couple of reasons not to felt the torso firm - It makes it easier to attach the limbs and it makes sculpting the final shape after the limbs are on much easier. And - it takes much less poking!
mattandcrista (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
Now why did you not want the torso firm?Thanks so much for all the videos!!
kaetia (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
You need a felting needle, you can buy them from a few places online and they come in different sizes. They have little sharp burrs as the end of the needle to pull the wool around, if you do an online search different companies will be able to advise you what size needle you need. Hope that helped!
feltalive (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
Oh! It's wool!
pupwhisper (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
It would have been really helpful to tell us what you were working with. What is that big fluff of stuff? |
