How to Needle Felt a Ball for Beginners

In this video I'll talk you through making a needle felted ball from core wool, this is ideal for a beginner to needle felting and shows you how to make a 1.5 inch diameter needle felted ball which can be transformed into a Christmas tree bauble.
You can find downloadable templates and instructions here in my etsy shop:
juliesfeltedfriends.etsy.com
Materials you'll need:
Core Wool or any coloured carded wool (The core wool I used was from Heidi feathers, 200gms, which is loads!, for £12.99)
Fine or Medium Felting needles, Foam or mat to work on, Multi needle holder (optional)
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[@MiddleRabbitDollArtStudio]

Just what I needed to start my needle felting journey. Thanks for posting!

[@juliesfeltedfriends]

Glad you've found it useful, hope you enjoy your journey into the fun world of felting 😊

[@janejingyuzhang241]

Thank you for sharing ❤ your tutorials are clear and easy to follow 👏

[@juliesfeltedfriends]

Thank you for your lovely comments 😊

[@blackdove001productions9]

Your videos are helping me a lot. I just recently started and all of these tips and advice is great. Can't wait to start making some Baby Digimon once I get the right colors.

[@juliesfeltedfriends]

Thank you for your lovely comments, glad you're finding them helpful, a baby Digimon sounds great! Good luck 🙂

[@mamaschmeeda]

Thank you 😊

[@myrahouse2368]

Thanks 😊

[@juliesfeltedfriends]

Glad you liked it 🙂

[@user-sb2wj5ic9x]

Ty, I started looks easier than it is

[@juliesfeltedfriends]

Glad you've found it easier than expected 😊 thanks for watching

[@garlic1710]

You sound like British Winnie the Pooh (compliment)

[@juliesfeltedfriends]

Thank you

[@chibenkithan3912]

Can I do it wit cotton?

[@juliesfeltedfriends]

Hi there, to be honest I've never tried to needle felt cotton wool, I've always used felting wool, it is possible to get vegan or plant based fibres that will needle felt, but I doubt that cotton wool would give good results, you could try watching this video that Pam Duthie has made on this subject, hope this helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2KwYptrd9mbodU

[@ryanvoorheez3968]

10 minutes?? I went at it for an hour and mine looked horrible. I gave up.

[@juliesfeltedfriends]

Oh dear! Can I ask what wool and what needle you were using?

[@Ivy_dragons37]

Its not working i cry:((((

[@juliesfeltedfriends]

I'm so sorry that you're having problems felting a ball, please could you give me some more details on what isn't working? Is the wool felting at all? What needles and wool are you using? Thanks

[@Ivy_dragons37]

@@juliesfeltedfriends i using wool my mom bought me😊

[@juliesfeltedfriends]

Are you using needle felting needles? As normal sewing needles will not work 😊

[@Ivy_dragons37]

@@juliesfeltedfriends yes im using needle felting ones😊

[@juliesfeltedfriends]

Ok 🤔 it does take a lot of stabbing before the wool starts to get firmer, but it's hard to know why it's not working for you, you could try watching my video on common needle felting mistakes here kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3fQY5iVitGirc0. Hopefully that might help you, good luck

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

I know a far easier and quicker way than this.

[@juliesfeltedfriends]

Oh I'd be interested to hear about that if you'd like to share? Thanks for watching

[@edijo2888]

Ty, I started looks easier than it is

[@juliesfeltedfriends]

No problem, I promise it gets easier the more you practise 😊 plus it doesn't have to be perfect, perfection is highly overrated 😁 thanks for watching