Felting 101: Basics of Needle Felt Painting - Techniques and tips to get you started

[@pattypursifull7604]

Your such a good teacher. Your voice is so easy to listen to.

[@WoollyDoodles]

Awwww, thank you!

[@heathermacdonald7854]

As an (already addicted) beginner, I've watched a number of videos . Yours is by far the most informative. I'm on Vancouver Island, so this is the closest I'm going to get to your workshops unfortunately. However, after watching this, I feel a lot more confident. Thank you.

[@WoollyDoodles]

Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it & it gave you confidence. Email me if you have any questions as I love to chat all things wool. Happy felting!

[@luckydesilva6733]

Thank you so much . I love the way explain things to us . Much appreciated.

[@WoollyDoodles]

Thank you for watching. I'm so happy it helped.

[@monar7948]

Thank you Cathy! This is exactly what I need to create paintings of a Pgymy Nuthatch plus a Morning Glory.

[@WoollyDoodles]

Perfect! I'm so glad it helped!! :-)

[@meg2831]

I'm getting so much new and good tips from you! I'm glad I found your channel.

[@WoollyDoodles]

Thank you. More videos to come. :-D

[@GloriaLamb-j8m]

Thank you . I really enjoy your videos. You’re a wonderful, informative instructor..

[@WoollyDoodles]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words.

[@josieoshea3184]

Beautiful thank you .very good video.

[@WoollyDoodles]

Thank you for watching and for the nice compliment.

[@penarri2977]

So glad I found your tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[@WoollyDoodles]

I'm so happy you found me!

[@dottiebaylen7568]

WOWZERS!! Absolutely gorgeous pieces - thank you so much for this video! xxx

[@WoollyDoodles]

Thank you for the lovely comment.

[@miekesmit7012]

I found old wollen blankets make a great canvas for felting on

[@donnagayle3]

Thank you ,wonderful video. Your work is beautiful.

[@WoollyDoodles]

Thank you. :-)

[@francesbrown5061]

Thanks for the informative tutorial ! I just discovered this art form

[@WoollyDoodles]

Great to hear! Thank you for letting me know.

[@Miauwies]

I love this video. Hoping you are going to make more. 😀

[@WoollyDoodles]

Thank you! I have plans to make more over the summer. :-D

[@Top2tow]

I am so glad I have found you! Your work is beautiful and your teaching method is perfect! xx

[@WoollyDoodles]

Thank you so much!

[@beckyhayes2004]

If you happen to have a Cricut cutting machine, it can draw a pattern on the felt with the washable pen that they sell.

[@WoollyDoodles]

Thank you for the information. I personally don't have one, but good to know for everyone who does. Maybe it's time I invest in one. :-)

[@juliaclarke6359]

Wow your work is amazing! 😄

[@WoollyDoodles]

Thank you. :-)

[@deniseyoung8157]

Thankyou, do you always use felt for the backing of your picture?

[@WoollyDoodles]

Hi Denise - Yes I do. I always use 100% wool felt sheets. I know other fiber artists use other materials as the backing for their felt paintings, but I find felt works the best for me. You can try the acrylic felt sheets, but I find they don't hold the felted wool as well as the wool sheets. I recommend experimenting to find what you like best. If you use a material other then wool, make sure to have a felt sheet behind the material if your wool doesn't stick into the material. Happy felting.

[@marthabenner6528]

Could I do this for my broadcloth overcoat do you think?

[@WoollyDoodles]

As long as it's made with wool, why not try it! It's no different then needle felting onto a thicker felt sheet. Make sure to send me a photo if you do.

[@GloriaLamb-j8m]

How should I store my wool roving. I have a lot of colors

[@WoollyDoodles]

Not an easy answer, but I'll do my best. I store my wool in plastic zip bags, BUT there are people who say it's bad to do this. The reason is wool contains a bit of moisture, so if sealed in a bag and then heated and cooled over and over, it will felt the wool. I store my wool in bags that are in open bins in a closet, away from heat and the sun, and I haven't had a felting problem. So my best recommendation is that if you store in plastic bags, to leave the bag unsealed. And make sure to keep the wool away from a heat source. I hope this helps.

[@LdeguzmanCreations]

Hi ma'am what kind of felt sheet did you use? In my area they have 2 kinds of felt sheet the hard felt sheet and the soft felt sheet, what felt sheet did i use? Thanks 🤗

[@WoollyDoodles]

Hello - I use a 1.2mm thick 100% wool felt sheet. I'm not sure what you mean by hard & soft, but if I were to guess, you could be talking about a pre-felt sheet that is partially felted and a firmer felt sheet, similar to acrylic felt sheets. I don't use pre-felt for needle felting. It's too squishy for me. But it's great for a base when wet felting. I hope this helps.

[@merrickelsner5520]

When you say wool batting is that the same as carding with a drum carder

[@WoollyDoodles]

Wool batting has criss-crossed fibers, and yes, what you make on the drum carder is a batt.

[@karenfallcote2381]

What size needle do you use pls x

[@WoollyDoodles]

Thank you for reaching out. I use a variety of needles when needle felting, including multi-needle tools. The single needle I use most is the 38-gauge Star. I also use 36-gauge Triangle & 38-gauge Spiral. In my Clover multi-needle tools, they are 40-gauge Triangle.

[@sheilajones4491]

Loved this thank you

[@WoollyDoodles]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@geegeebabe1]

Please, roving fibers are also crisscross. Top is where the fibers are all aligned the same way. As a spinner and needle fiber artist, it is really aggravating to hear and see people interchange the wrong words. Top is more difficult to felt, where roving is easier to felt.

[@WoollyDoodles]

Sorry if I used the incorrect terms. Where I live, the Ashford Corriedale is called roving, not top. I've never heard it referred this way until now. I will take note and use the correct terminology in future videos. Thank you and take care.