NEEDLE FELTING TOOLS & MATERIALS[How to use them Explained] BEST for Realistic Needle felted Animals
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2024
- Here I walk you through my top 15 favourite Needle Felting Tools and Materials and explain how I use them to create detailed and realistic needle felted animals. These take you beyond the beginner basics so if you are looking for the best felting equipment to advance your skills then I hope this list will help.
I include felting tools (like needles and their holders, scissors and my favourite felting mat) as well as materials like wire, clay and wax. There are some supplies you may not have thought of so I hope to inspire you.
My demonstrations feature a range of felted animals such as my sparrow, cat, dog, bumble bee, hare, bunny and more.
Which was your favourite? Please let me know in the comments below.
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Here are the UK links to some of the tools and materials I mention:
*** Best NEEDLES I use for quality are from Heidifeathers
Well worth getting a set of 30 Mixed Felting Needles - 10 Colour Coded Different types - Triangular, Star, Reverse and Twisted Needles amzn.to/3oSks9j
Or you can get them by needle type:
- 38G Star Needle -10 needles amzn.to/2YC5xFe
- 38 & 40G Twisted Needles - 5 of Each Needle amzn.to/3oSo0Zb
- 10 Reverse / Inverted Felting Needles amzn.to/3apVPs6
*** NEEDLE HOLDERS
- Keep your favourite felting needles in holders - Heidifeathers 5 x Long Wooden Needle Felting Handle - decorate them? amzn.to/3FzWFAy
- Peacock patterned needle holder (they have a variety of gorgeous colours) www.flock2felts.com/store/pro...
- Clover Multi Needle Tool which holds 1 to 3 needles: amzn.to/3amZ3w8
- Heidifeathers Wooden Multi Needle Tool (holds 4 needles): amzn.to/3Dimrak
*** EARTH MAT
www.themakerss.co.uk/collecti...
*** WOODEN LETTER OPENER
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-2x-Woode...
*** KNITTING NEEDLES
This bamboo set is a budget way to have a range of sizes to choose from (18 Sizes from 2.0mm to 10.0mm) amzn.to/3EsgQzz
*** WIRE & PIPE CLEANERS
Hamilworth - Paper Covered Wires - White 22 Gauge - 25 Per Pack - amzn.to/3xUaDtQ
1mm armature wire x 30m amzn.to/2Yx4XZm
2mm PVC Coated Garden Wire Coil, Green x 30m - amzn.to/3xWnGe5
100 Pipe Cleaners 29cm x 6mm Brown, White, Black, Flesh and Grey - amzn.to/2Yr0183
Just black - amzn.to/2YrQfDf x50
Just white - amzn.to/3uV8uwC x100
*** Flat nosed PLIERS: Draper Flat Nose Mini Pliers with Soft Grip, 115mm amzn.to/3EtL8SA
*** STRAIGHTENERS
I would go for this more budget version of the ones I have if buying some just for needle felting, very similar to mine in what they can do but less pricey - Remington Ceramic Straight 230 Hair Straighteners, 15 Seconds Heat Up Time with Variable Temperature Setting amzn.to/3lC6zto
*** SCISSORS
Professional Thinning Shears Hair Cutting Teeth Scissors - amzn.to/3DmolXl
Professional Hairdressing Scissors - amzn.to/3Dp3AKH
Nail Scissors amzn.to/3lCLJKf
*** AIR DRY CLAY
Set of 6 Skin Colours Silk Clay Pots amzn.to/3onaZpw
*** BEESWAX BALM
www.themakerss.co.uk/products...
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I’m a newbie and I love how you teach the ends and outs of the craft. Thank you❤
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
I also use a toothbrush for fur or feather combing, and an iron to press feathers, I love the hair straightener idea, saves space! this is a great video and you are such an inspiring artist
Thank you so much for being so kind to give me some feedback. I'm so pleased you find the tools useful too. What are you making at the moment? so great to hear from you :-)
I'm here, I'm paying attention, and I'm ready to learn! This newbie is excited!! I'll go see the website soon!
Hehe great! Love your enthusiasm!
Your videos are just amazing! Exactly what I was looking for. My only regret is I didn't find you when I first started felting 9 years ago! Thank you!
You are so very kind. Thank you. 😊
Thank god Iv found a fantastic felted who goes through every thing bit by bit !! You are amazing to some one who as just started felting.. I was just about to give up as could not find the perfect teacher.. keep up the great work, will be creating along side of you 😀
Aw very kind of you. Don't ever give up 😊
Love the tip on the hair straightener and ears. My cat ears are never thin enough. Going to give this a try.
I'm so happy to hear it helps. So great you make 🐈 cats. They aren't easy but a fun challenge I find.
Just discovered your page. Fantastic tips that I will certainly be using going forward
That's great to hear. Thank you 😊
I am so happy to see that you are posting new videos! I love your work, please don't stop!
That's so lovely of you to say. Thank you so much 💓
I agree!! I'm new to felting and i absolutely love this wonderful channel. More videos please Amanda. ~ Leyla 💕
Thankyou so much! This was so helpful for me , again Thankyou.
So pleased you are finding my videos helpful 🙂
Thank you for sharing your tips. Really good video.
Thank you for saying Jen. I'm glad you liked it. 👍 😊
Love your work thank you for sharing. It with us ❤
You are so welcome 😊
Excellent video with tips I would never have thought of. I’ve a new shopping list ready -letter opener, straighteners, earth mat…. Thank you Amanda
So pleased it was helpful to you😊
Wow 🙏🏻👌🏻❤️
Thank you😊
Awesome video Thank you for sharing 💙
Such lovely feedback. Thank you 😊
I dont know how i never thought about useing safety pins ... I got some and use them for everything .... Everything
ANOTHER EXCELLENT TUTORIAL THANKYOU. I LOVE THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN EVERYTHING...Lynda from New Zealand
Thoroughly enjoyed your ideas x
Thank you for saying Marcia.
Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for so many helpful ideas!
Thank you. 😊
wonderful video. I'm looking forward to more. x
I'm pleased you like it. Thank you for commenting😊
You are incredible!
You are so lovely, thank you 😊
Super helpful, thank you. I’ve just found your channel and look forward to seeing more of your beautiful animals.
So glad you found it useful. 🥰
Your videos are always so helpful. When using the wax I was wondering if there was a problem with it softening later on after being used for a nose, claw, etc.
Thank you. Not had any issues no.
very inspirational i am a complete beginner but cannot wait to get started many thanks,
Glad you liked it! Welcome to this amazing art form 😊
Thank you for these tips especially the hair straighteners will be off to look round the charity shops in the next few weeks. The tools I return to time and again are a skewer and a cocktail stick.
Hi Denise, so pleased you found it useful. Can I ask what you use a cocktail stick for? Is it for tiny toes? 🤔 😊
your videos are really Amazing and packed with so much info thank you ...my creatures I make are normally bit cartoon and only 8-10 cm max thank you ever so much for sharing . Happy felting
Thank you Beth. I'm glad you are enjoying them 😊
Great amount of really useful tips and tricks. I'm off to buy a cheap hair straightener. Which claw method do you prefer the beewax balm, or the air dry clay? I've dipped wool claws in melted beeswax, which also gives a realistic paw pad with grip.
Thank you! So pleased you liked it. To ne honest I'm torn between the two. I think I prefer to stay with as much wool as possible so prefer to use wax. However if using a wire frame for feet like with the bird then the clay is really easy to add on. 😊
Did you do a video on your bird wings? I llove them
Thank you Joyce, I haven't no but hope to do one at some point.
Letter opener
That's great Toni. What are you making at the moment? 😊
Are you still teaching one to one lesson?
Hi Christine yes I still offer one to one help. calendly.com/fittobelovedfelting/trouble-shooting-session
Thank you