How To Begin Needle Felting For The Complete Beginner

Have you wanted to get started in needle felting but have no idea what tools you need, what they are even called or where to begin at all?
Let me walk you through the most important things, needles, mats, wool and then we move onto two very simple and easy beginner projects.
Once you are done here, you might want to see some of my other felting videos.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:29 The Needles
06:40 The Mat
08:38 Wool
12:03 Beginner Project- Flat Work
20:00 Beginner Project- 3D

[@kvenkat7316]

Very good instructions. Detailed and interesting. Thank you

[@waldorfwonderthings]

Thank you for watching 🥰❤️

[@karenhuff6347]

I just purchased felting tools,and you have given me the confidence to get started.

[@waldorfwonderthings]

That's great, I'm so happy that I was able to help 🥰 Goodluck and happy felting 💕💕❤❤💕💕

[@vickinoeske1154]

I watched your video a week ago and ordered the proper needs, pad, finger protectors from Amazon. I already had a cute kit of a tiny pig. Well, today, I've worked 50 minutes on one tiny pig ear, and it's still not right. I've only bled once. haha🐖🐽

[@waldorfwonderthings]

Well done for not giving up! It's hard learning a new skill. Have you watched my video Beginner To Expert Needle Felters ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4LYXqSepNp7fNE It shows expert needle felters beginner projects. Some of them have shown such amazing progress. It definitely shows that we can learn this skill if we are willing to put in the time and effort (and sometimes blood😂) Keep at it! I’m sure you will pick it up in no time!

[@vickinoeske1154]

@@waldorfwonderthings I haven't watched the video, but certainly will. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. ❤️

[@MrLeahs1977]

I have just ordered my forst kit from amazon and am now watching your video. So helpful thankyou xx

[@waldorfwonderthings]

Thank you and happy felting! ❤❤💕💕❤❤

[@dozersmom22]

Wow! Thank you so much for this incredible tutorial. I have been interested in needle felting for some time, but finally took the plunge to buy my first beginner kit. I have been looking for tutorial videos and your is by far the best. Thank you for taking the time to explain things thoroughly. I can’t wait to try the lady bug! 🐞

[@waldorfwonderthings]

Awww, thank you for your kind words. I am so happy my video was helpful and I'm so excited for you and your felting journey! Goodluck with your ladybug 💕❤️💕

[@lynnquinn2460]

Thank you so much ,I bought myself a pack of needle felting over a year ago to start to make something but could not find a tutorial easy enough for me to follow,this is perfect.I will definitely be trying needle felting this year x

[@waldorfwonderthings]

I am so happy that this video was helpful and now you can get started on your felting journey! I have to admit though that it is quite addictive... just don't blame me.... 😉😇💕

[@shirleyhorton1975]

What a great video

[@waldorfwonderthings]

Awwww, thank you so much 🥰🥰❤❤💕💕

[@blklacquer]

This is a very informative video and easy to understand for the beginner. I have my first kit coming in next week! I am even more excited after watching your video.

[@waldorfwonderthings]

Awwww, thank you for your lovely words! 🥰 I hope you have fun when your kit arrives! ❤❤💕💕

[@deftlefthand9964]

Invaluable information ! Excellent narration and flow. TY! 😊👍

[@waldorfwonderthings]

Awww, thank you! 🥰💕 I'm glad you liked it

[@mamaschmeeda]

Just getting started felting. Your video was great!! Keep it going 😊

[@waldorfwonderthings]

Thank you and happy creating! 😊💕

[@karenskillender6684]

Just started felting, your video was very helpful and informative. I definitely will be trying the flower and the adorable ladybug 🐞 😊. Thank you.

[@waldorfwonderthings]

I'm happy that it was helpful. Goodluck with your felting ❤❤💕💕❤❤

[@shirleybarnes3559]

Very useful thank you

[@waldorfwonderthings]

Thank you so much 💕💕❤❤💕💕

[@belaisout]

This tutorial was amazing ♡ Thank you so much! ♡

[@waldorfwonderthings]

Thank you for watching! 🥰💕

[@vickinoeske1154]

Very informative video for a green newbie. Thanks so much.❤

[@waldorfwonderthings]

I'm happy that it was helpful. ❤️💕❤️

[@LisafromNOLA]

Absolutely adorable! Great tutorial ♥️♥️♥️

[@waldorfwonderthings]

Awww, thank you! 🥰🥰❤❤🥰🥰

[@LisafromNOLA]

@@waldorfwonderthings you’re welcome 🫶🏼

[@abijahdixon2771]

I see why you cant use regular sewing needles now lol! Just started the video, love it so far!

[@waldorfwonderthings]

Thank you and good luck with your needle felting x 🥰💕❤️

[@vickinoeske1154]

Yes, I just realized that too! ha The needle that came with my little kit is completely wrong as well as bending in the first 5 minutes. Off to Amazon I go.😊

[@Kpop4lyf367]

Your video was amazing it helps alot😊

[@waldorfwonderthings]

Thank you and I am so happy that it was helpful! 🥰❤️

[@Kpop4lyf367]

@@waldorfwonderthings yea it really was🥰

[@elizabethrodriguezbarreto7937]

Amazing work ❤.

[@waldorfwonderthings]

Thank you! 🥰🥰

[@retroqueenbeeart]

Great video❤

[@danareed1656]

great video! love the needle drawings they are a lot better to see the needle detail then trying to show the needles im new to this and have got some kits but have not started as of yet. iv also seen some one using a needle that is forked at the tip for pushing in longer hair like fibers for hair or fur affect.

[@waldorfwonderthings]

I am so happy that this video was helpful to you and thank you for your kind words! My daughter actually laughed at my drawings, but I really couldn't show the needles any other way, so I went with it anyway and now I am glad that I did. 😊 I think it can be intimidating to see all of the beautiful and amazing needle felted creations out there, but all of those people were beginners once too. Start small and aim for improvement, not perfection. It really is easy to begin, fun too, and you'll see improvement and skill develop in no time! There are quite a few different types of needles out there, but I admit that I haven't come across a forked needle... so I'm off in search of a forked needle! 🤣 Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment.💕

[@danareed1656]

@@waldorfwonderthings heck i just learned today that some people use chalk to shade the felted items and the only reason i found that out is cus one of the kits i bought came with a bit of chalk but did not show it being used in the pictures of the directions and i have no idea if it mentioned it in the text cus it was a foreign language lol so i had to go on a hunt to find out what it was for lol

[@danareed1656]

@@waldorfwonderthings i think they are also called crowned needles

[@waldorfwonderthings]

lol! You made me laugh, "it was a foreign language" 🤣 I can completely relate!

[@danareed1656]

@@waldorfwonderthings ya it was from china or japan so i did also try the translator on my phone to try to read the text to see if maybe the chalk was mentioned and still nope ! why would they make a beginners kit and not tell you what all the things are for ? silly if you ask me luckily i don't give up that easy and there is awesome people out there like you that are easy to learn from so thank you ! Did you ever find that that forked or crowned needle? I seen some on the Heidi Feathers site

[@Pinarta.gallery]

Great 😍 nice wool colors i wonder what you're going to creat with them .

[@waldorfwonderthings]

Thank you, they are lovely colours 🥰

[@tarekdessouki6123]

💖🌹

[@waldorfwonderthings]

😊

[@DaleCarlson-tl5vd]

Would a tattoo type gun work?

[@waldorfwonderthings]

I haven't used one personally, but I know of some needle felters that do use them. I would be concerned if a needle broke while it was working and I couldn't find the end of it. I wanted to say especially if it is a toy but then again, I don't really want to lose the end of a needle in anything.