Also, the more you felt the piece, the more the fibers will merge and the colors and textures will blend. You can also flip the piece over and machine felt from the back, which will push the bottom colors and fibers up toward the top of the piece.
The best part of learning to machine needle felt is that you have to practice and experiment with fibers to see what kind of results you get. Yes, you read that right, you have to spend hours playing with fibers, viewing the results, and playing again.
I insist. Of course, the best way to learn about any technique is to watch a demonstration. By the way, did you know you can machine needle felt abandoned pieces of knitting and crochet?
Just saying. Have you tried machine needle felting? What tips do you have? Are you as obsessed as I am? Leave a comment below. You must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. If you would like to avoid shipping costs you can join the Bear Creek Needle Felting Academy and have access to my entire library of video needle felting courses as well as the ability to ask me questions and get feedback on your projects. There is a materials list for each course to guide you in purchasing locally sources fiber and supplies for your projects.
Do you force the needle in with the side with the hook and pull it out, or stab it with the pointed end and then pull the hook side through? Your email address will not be published. I have helped over 10, learn how to needle felt through my needle felting kits and even more who have received personal instruction from me through my Online Needle Felting Academy. How does a Felting Needle Work? The Felting Needle If you are just learning about needle felting you may be wondering what a felting needle is and how it works.
How a Felting Needle Works At the bottom of the felting needle are tiny little barbs. What this Needle can Do One tiny single needle can help you do some amazing things with wool. Learn to needle felt with Teresa! Would a felting needle allow me to fill in a bald spot in a cashmere coat.
Thank you. Sharon Gannon on October 23, at am. Dobbelaere conny on July 31, at am. I would like to learn how to make an animal, I love cats very much, but how do I get started, I live in Belgium, Reply. Teresa Perleberg on July 31, at pm.
Caril Ann Trhlik on June 30, at pm. Submit a Comment Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Learn to Needle Felt the Easy Way! Thankyou, I am waiting for my machine to arrive, your tips are very helpful. I have needle felted a few things, made dogs for Christmas presents. Hope to make some colourful things on y new machine. I own the 12 needle delux felting machine. I have not found a resource to buy replacement needles for that machine.
Does anyone know where I can buy needles? There is a shop on Etsy that carries them, if you are still looking.
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