Thank you so much! Met you yesterday at Maker Central. Never ever felted before, never even thought about it till yesterday infact. Looking for something to do I decided for the few quid it was worth a punt! Your videos are very informative and I’ve managed to felt this hedgehog myself… ok mine does look like a polar bear with a wig but I did it thank you x
@TheCraftingChez3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and letting me know how it went! I'm so glad you gave it a go and enjoyed it 😊 don't worry they do get better with practice, and if not just do what I do and ask people what they think it is first and then agree with them,, that way it never turns out wrong 😄 x
@Motionbuck3 ай бұрын
Just picked a kit up from yourself at the expo today! Looking forward to among it! 😊
@TheCraftingChez3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, I hope you enjoy making it 😊
@yt_blank_hank.3 ай бұрын
I love making needle felted mushrooms 🍄 *in various shapes*
@karlneuman42954 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great idea.
@TheCraftingChez4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊
@joanhewetson20884 ай бұрын
Ive just started needle felting and just love your videos. thank you for sharing, but one area I am stuck on is knowing how firm the felting needs to be at particular stages, for example when you are attaching the face to the head? should the head be marshmallow squidgy ( love that term) or firmer,
@TheCraftingChez4 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for getting in touch! With firmness generally everyone is different with some people felting really firmly and others super squishy. For me, if I'm adding something, like a face or arms etc, I'll felt a bit more firmly. You should be able to add without flattening or completely misshaping what you've already felted. If you start adding and you find the head starts to indent stop. Go over the whole thing again so that it stays in scale and then try again. When adding features you can also build up slowly using layers of wool and not stabbing too deeply. This helps if you don't want to felt too firmly. Hope this helps. Any questions though please let me know x
@job81095 ай бұрын
Very cute thank you!
@TheCraftingChez5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Hope you give it a go 😀
@jennieleegems5 ай бұрын
Thank you ! 🙏🏻
@TheCraftingChez5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching 😊
@ruthedwards42266 ай бұрын
It took me about 4 hours, it is cute I have ran out of red wool, for the tail, once I get that I will take a photo and I did not wrap the wool tighty enough for the legs. Something to remember for next time. thank you so much Ruth I cant wait till I do my next one from you 😊
@TheCraftingChez6 ай бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it! I'd love to see a photo once you're done 😀 its always amazing to see what everyone creates! Thank you so much for watching and having a go x
@dianehartley12706 ай бұрын
Cute bunny bum! Thank you for sharing 🐰
@TheCraftingChez6 ай бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching ☺️
@neridaneuman95347 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing us how.
@TheCraftingChez7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome, I appreciate you watching! Hope you give it a go, they look great when they're done 😀
@victoriafiegehen707 ай бұрын
So cute thanks.❤
@TheCraftingChez7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😀
@sherylchapman41888 ай бұрын
So helpful! Thank you for this tutorial!
@TheCraftingChez8 ай бұрын
You're welcome, thank you for watching ♥️
@lidiacristinacobos14728 ай бұрын
Me encantó !!!! Hoy lo hago !!! Graciassssss 😊🎉🎉🎉 Saludos afectuosos desde Argentins
@kathiehand9 ай бұрын
Very cute
@TheCraftingChez9 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@Kimhoathor9 ай бұрын
Add a stinger😊
@TheCraftingChez9 ай бұрын
Love that idea! Although I might have to start with some antlers 🤔😃
@TheCraftingChez9 ай бұрын
Sorry for my earlier very random comment! I was totally thinking about the bunny when this message popped up and started picturing a bunny with a scorpion tail, and then antlers. A stinger on the bee makes much more sense! 😂 I'd probably use a glue gun to make a stinger, wait for the glue to get hot. touch it to the bees bum and pull the gun away without releasing any more glue. It should stretch leaving a fine strand behind. Use scissors once it's cooled to cut to length. You might want to experimenting a bit on something like a random bit of cardboard first though before trying it on your bee 😀
@joannewilliams322110 ай бұрын
So cute. Nice to see you back😊
@TheCraftingChez10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊 x
@user-oq1wg2rx9f10 ай бұрын
Brilliant thank you
@TheCraftingChez10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it
@a.j.vandenouden3554 Жыл бұрын
Zo geweldig dat je deze les helemaal vrij op KZbin zet ❤dat vindt ik zo erg lief😊
@annwainwright-yr2hh Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I have been looking for a dragon head like this for a while. ❤
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Hope you have fun making your own. I've made over 20 so far and they all turned out different, I just love how they all have their own personalities 😀
@annwainwright-yr2hh Жыл бұрын
@@TheCraftingChez can't wait to get started x
@shepherd4406 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant.
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 glad you liked it! I've recently done some using just white wool for the body and pink and white for the ears and they turned out really well and perfect for Easter 🐰
@louisecaton378 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing, I love your videos, I am new to needle felting and you have really inspired me ❤
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! I'm so glad you're enjoying needle felting, I know it's definitely my happy place 😀
@willlowz Жыл бұрын
Watching you little house video from 2 yrs ago and I have to say as a beginner you video was the most detailed information I’ve seen… so helpful .. how much wool to start with and the instructions at each step was wonderful… hope you upload again soon lol.. 😊💕
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I have plans to do some more, just need the time and motivation to align. I really appreciate you watching and your supportive comments. I hope you keep felting, it's such an amazing craft with so many possibilities 😀x
@MariaGonzalez-pe4wx Жыл бұрын
aww
@babettevallee2690 Жыл бұрын
You explain it so well! Thank you. I’m going to try this and mail to my little 6 yr old granddaughter
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I hope your granddaughter loves it 😊
@terryunnold4478 Жыл бұрын
He’s lovely. Do you have step by step instructions available? How large was the original ball?
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 I haven't done a tutorial but I will definitely put it on my to do list now that someone is interested. The original was only a few cm tall if I remember and a bit fiddly but I've done larger since that are around 8cm tall and much easier to do. I've also done articulated ones in the past. I'll pop those on the to do list too 🙂 thanks again for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it!
@atallnobody934 Жыл бұрын
Got a little bit of the hang of it :)
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
That's great! I hope you're enjoying it, definitely keep going because it's s all about the practice. Well that and not telling people what it is you've made. Instead let them guess and then agree with them. That way what ever you make will always look like what it's meant to be! I still do that all the time 😀
@atallnobody934 Жыл бұрын
Yeah; practice and consistently I have faith in my learning; I also choose to feel it a a creative project that is okay for me. Not always linear mindset on progression but instead just having fun. I want to maintain that to let go of perfectionism
@atallnobody934 Жыл бұрын
Yeah; practice and consistently I have faith in my learning; I also choose to feel it a a creative project that is okay for me. Not always linear mindset on progression but instead just having fun. I want to maintain that to let go of perfectionism
@karencarden551 Жыл бұрын
Why does your badger have a bushy tail, they don't have tails? Otherwise lovely!
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! It was painted from a photograph of a European badger, I may have painted its tail a little more bushy than they usually appear but I'm claiming artistic licence 😆
@dmacbta Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. Making some minecraft blocks for my nephews for christmas and this will help make it easier!
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
That's so exciting! I always think handmade gifts are so special, I hope your nephews love them 😀
@dmacbta Жыл бұрын
@@TheCraftingChez thank you!!
@littlewhitedaisy11 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making such a good tutorial. I'm going to give this a go. When I'm out walking and see sheep wool caught on fences, I take it home, wash it and save those bits. Could I use that for this project?
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
Hi Christina, thank you for watching! Yes you can definitely use the wool you find, just make sure you get the lanolin out when you wash it. It's such a wonderful idea too! I love that you'll know exactly where the wool came from for your creations and they'll be a reminder of your walks 😀
@theresehussey7244 Жыл бұрын
Just absolutely beautiful I I love swans I play ⛳ few times a week on one of fairways we have a beautiful lake pair of swans on this lake I call it The Swan Lake New babies swans every year maby 6 or seven unfortunately not all survive enough about that I centrally will try a felted Swan I am new to Dry Felting so huge big Thanks to your decathlon on Felting This Beautiful Swan xx
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Therese! I love watching our swans too. It's always so exciting when they have their babies and watching them grow, and always sad when some don't make it. This year 4 became adults and I can't wait to see if they return next year to start their own families! I hope your felting goes well. sometimes it can take a couple of tries to get things to turn out how you want. I tried to make a horse head yesterday and it looks more like a dinosaur! Keep at it though, it's definitely worth it x
@cececurmm9427 Жыл бұрын
Is your brooch kit on Amazon?
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
No, sorry. It should be on my website www.beltanegifts.com though. If you don't see what you're after though you can email me or contact me through the website and I can put together whatever you're after. Hope this helps x
@cececurmm9427 Жыл бұрын
Thank you .
@cececurmm9427 Жыл бұрын
Where can I find the metal brooch backing please?
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
If you're just after the backing rather than the kit there's a website called www.beads.co.uk that usually has a selection 🙂
@cececurmm9427 Жыл бұрын
Dose Amazon sell your kit? If so under what title please?
@paulineneo63 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial. I love this little one so much
@paulineneo63 Жыл бұрын
This is really cute. I might give it a try. I love your channel. Thank you for your tutorial
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
Hi Pauline, thank you so much! These work really well as brooches too. Just use a flat piece of acrylic felt as the base instead of a full dome and just built up from there. Hope you have fun with it 🙂
@paulineneo63 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching 😊
@MrSammylad2408 Жыл бұрын
Hi I have just found your youtube. Thank you for this video. I am going to try making the brooches, your video has been helpful. Can you give me a link for the backings I have tried online but can't find them.Thank you so much for sharing.
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
Hi Ingrid, thanks for watching. www.beads.co.uk usually have a selection.
@MrSammylad2408 Жыл бұрын
@@TheCraftingChez thank you so much I have found them under metal brooches, using the link you give me. Appreciate you sharing.
@Hondasb400cc Жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@scormack56 Жыл бұрын
Pure dead brilliant
@TheCraftingChez Жыл бұрын
Thank you x
@miroslavamay2 жыл бұрын
Спасибо за чудесный мастер класс! А я делаю крылышки по другому. Я их леплю и запекаю в духовке. И они там становятся прозрачными.
@TheCraftingChez2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Your method of baking the wings in the oven sounds really interesting, I definitely need to experiment with some different ways and materials to make other versions. Can't wait to try something like that out!
@kaylynbarton68842 жыл бұрын
i love you explain in detail how to do everything! you make it very easy to follow along. :)
@TheCraftingChez2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@kaylynbarton68842 жыл бұрын
i cant wait to make this & your cactus! i watched both videos. making the owl for my sister & the cactus for my grandpa, because my grandma passed away & they loved collecting cactus things, so im making him one :)
@TheCraftingChez2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear about your grandma. I'm glad that your grandpa has their cactus collection to remember her by and it's lovely that you'll be adding to it. I've found that all of mine end up different (if I want them to or not) and they all have their own personality and character, so I definitely recommend making a few and playing with the design. I hope you have fun with your felting x
@thefightingfelter64562 жыл бұрын
👏🏼🤩brilliant xx
@TheCraftingChez2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@anniedundas58282 жыл бұрын
I've been using hemming tape which works ok but the wings are quite delicate. I think I may be pinching your idea using the plastic from cd cases for my next round of bees. Great tutorial. Do you mind if I share it in my NEEDLE FELTING for BEGINNERS NORTH WEST AND ANYWHERE group?
@TheCraftingChez2 жыл бұрын
Hi Annie, feel free to share, if you just let people know about the channel would be great. Hope your group enjoys and good luck with your bees!
@joannewilliams32212 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Glad you are back. We've missed you
@TheCraftingChez2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@YorkshireLassWithClass2 жыл бұрын
What a cute Mr/Mrs fox, its really lovely. You should definitely have more subs than you have and wow your paintings are absolutely stunning. I can’t draw for toffee which is why I love needle felting so much, I was always great at clay sculpture when I was at school but that was over 30 years ago so when I got into wool sculpture I instantly loved it and picked it up really fast after that and the first thing I did was a fox, then another,then another because I was always told to make 3 of that one animal and you’ll become good on the last one and it’s true, in my case anyway. 😂 I struggle a lot with arthritis in my hands so it takes me a long time to make anything of significance these days, but it’s my hobby and I love it. I usually give them away or give them to charities to auction off to raise money for them. Thanks for sharing Mr/Mrs fox with us.
@TheCraftingChez2 жыл бұрын
I got hooked too when I first tried felting too, and its always made me think about molding clay, just one stab at a time. I know what you mean about making 3 to get good. The first fox I made before the video looked like a corgi 😄. I'm sorry to hear about your arthritis, my nan had it terribly in her hands before she passed but she loved to paint and like you didn't let it stop her. I'm not sure if you've heard of it but there's stuff called polymorph, it's polythene pellets that melt in hot water and can be shaped. It becomes solid again when it cools down and can be used to make handles bigger and mold them to your hand, I got some originally to make nans paintbrushes easier to hold. I don't know if it will help but it might be worth a try for your felting needle holders. Thank you for your kind words and thanks for watching 😊
@YorkshireLassWithClass2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never really had an interest in dragons etc, but after watching this amazing tutorial I just might have a go! I’ve got tons of offcuts of foam from my upholstery days. I normally just do wildlife,dogs and cats so I need a new challenge and this might be it. Thanks for sharing, the tutorial was very detailed. I love it.
@TheCraftingChez2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I also use this technique for any of the larger heads I make, it's great for horses if you change the base shape a bit. I've also used it to make bears and wolves, just add a thicker cover of wool fibre and then cover in fur. It's a great way to use up that leftover foam and saves so much wool and time! I hope you give it a go and thank you for watching ☺️
@Top2tow2 жыл бұрын
I am so pleased I have found this channel. You are a great teacher and a joy to watch!❤
@TheCraftingChez2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos. I'm hoping to get back to posting more soon 🙂
@Top2tow2 жыл бұрын
@@TheCraftingChez I can’t wait!!
@estelletester65712 жыл бұрын
Love your videos and the way you explain and show everything 😊 can we felt straight after it comes out of the wash or does it need to dry first? X
@TheCraftingChez2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate that! Yes, you can felt while it's still wet, I like to tumble dry first thought as this helps to shrink everything together. If you're decorating with different colours needle felting after its shrunk will give you sharper details. If you want a softer finish you can needle felt onto the wet doll and tumble dry after. If you're not going to tumble dry just be sure it dries fully, otherwise the wool can go a bit musty. It might be worth wiping down your needle too if felting wet to prevent rusting. Hope this helps. Happy felting! x
@kathiehand2 жыл бұрын
Very cute! Can’t wait to make one!
@TheCraftingChez2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! They can be quite addictive once you start, I ended up with bees everywhere!
@cbviau13322 жыл бұрын
You are a sensible teacher. I enjoy your personality ... and your bumble bees are adorable. I've been wanting to make smaller bees.
@TheCraftingChez2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope you have fun making some bees, I like to make them into brooches by adding a clasp to the back. They're great fun to wear!