Felting 101: Basics of Needle Felting - What you need to know before you start

In this video, fiber artist Cathy Disbrow explains the science of wool, how wool connects, and demonstrates different ways of needle felting. You'll also learn about different felting surfaces and how to clean them, some different types of wool you can use, felting needles and what they are, and a brief intro to needle felt painting. This is a great reference tool for anyone starting the art of needle felting.
Intro: 0:06
Felting Surfaces: 1:19
Cleaning Surfaces: 4:51
Wool: 7:33
Needles: 13:18
Science of Wool: 14:29
Core Shapes: 16:18
Connecting Shapes: 20:30
Adding Top Colors: 24:06
Felt Painting Intro: 28:27
Wrap-up: 31:33
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[@hatamar1]

Hi Cathy, I just got back from a vacation in the Isle of Man, where I took part in a felting workshop. I'm excited about learning as much as I can about this amazing craft, and your video answered some of the questions I had. Thanks so much, I'll definitely keep watching your videos

[@WoollyDoodles]

Glad I could help. I love needle felting and there are always so many questions. I never stop learning.

[@ebonyjohnson-wright2335]

Thank you for this video! I'm super excited to get started!

[@WoollyDoodles]

You're welcome. Let me know if you have any questions. :-)

[@esraamahmoud998]

It's amazing I'm excited to try it But Im from Egypt and inquired if i can find this needle here!

[@WoollyDoodles]

Thank you. I live in North America so don't know what the shipping is like for items going into Egypt. I know England and Scotland have companies that sell needle felting supplies. Hopefully you could purchase and have items shipped from one of those countries. Maybe other people watching this video could help by replying to this comment.

[@esraamahmoud998]

@@WoollyDoodles may be, I don't know So I will search for it again or may ship it from Europe Thanks for your suggestion 🥰 Nice to meet you