Anyone do needle felting?

[burglarbettybaby]

Is it tricky to learn? I would love a new hobby. I've looked up YouTube for ideas. Thank You

Not too tricky at all! I was surprised at how doable the shapes were. Give it a go!

OK great will give it a go!

I’ve had a go and still got my kit.
No was quite easy
Don’t prick your finger though
It hurts.

Yes. I do. It is pretty easy. I went in a course with a colleague and we both enjoyed it. Having the right kit makes a huge difference. I’ll post some links tomorrow

Look at the clover tools, this one in particular is good rather than using an individual needle. It depends what you are trying to make - 2 or 3D ...
www.hobbycraft.co.uk/clover-needle-felting-tool/565180-1000

I fancied having a go at this, and nearly joined a free class making a robin or owl, offered on a cruise. When we saw the results I was glad I hadn't bothered. Roadkill would be a generous description.

Yes, I do. As a PP mentioned, don’t prick your finger- I use finger protectors.

I’m not at all artistic, but I enjoy it and the results are not terrible!

Thank you so much!

I love him queen & thank you garden for the link to the tool

QueenofLouisiana I think I love him! How adorable!

I do! I'm hugely clumsy and otherwise devoid of creative talent, but I find that you don't need to be any good at drawing to be able to needle-felt. Pricking your fingers at some point is inevitable, but once you build up some calluses you'll be fine

For basics, i.e. tools and fibres, there are some really good dedicated online shops. The Makerss, Mum's Makery, and the Felt Box are three of the best ones. They all do starter kits for beginners, which I think is the best place to start to get a feel for it. The wools you get in places like Hobbycraft are the sort that are only suitable for finishing a piece, not sculpting the basic shape. I don't want to get too technical to start with, but the Makerss website has a guide to the different types of wool and what you use them for, which you might want to look at when you've had a go with a kit or two.

You're so kind to take the time to explain thanks jimmy
Looking forward to it now. Also have to stools to upcycle so going to try a bit of decopage too

place marking , i'm interested too

World of wool and wing ham wool works are both cheaper to get the wool from, wet felting is much more fun in my opinion.