How To Needle Felt Doll Tutorial Part 3 - How to Needle Felt Faces, plus Ears, Hair, Beards

[@DonnaMundinger]

I sure love this series! I'm doing things a bit backwards, as I'm not sure if I'll be adding my doll's head to a body with an armature, but I've watched this video 3 times already and I'm so inspired. You're an amazing teacher! Thanks so much!

[@kb9847]

I'm doing the series right now too. :) You haven't done the body yet? You've started with the head? I'm not sure I'll use this head I'm doing now for the body I made, but it's so much fun! Marie is an awesome instructor!

[@mamafernando3699]

You’re so talented! I don’t work with felt as gracefully as you do and I just like to make felt food for my daughters play kitchen. But your videos relax me that’s why I keep watching them:)

[@LivingFelt]

You are very kind, thank for such a sweet note ♡ I am sure your food is marvelous. I love making small, simple things. .it is very relaxing.

[@rosemoon4482]

Another ace part to this series! I’ve learnt so much and could watch the ‘hairstyles’ being created all day long...!⭐️ Thank you for sharing your creative talent, you’re such a natural, and always so positive ⭐️💫 Sending happy wishes your way from here in the U.K 💫⭐️

[@LivingFelt]

Thank you so much, Rose :) Your feedback is so kind and I am grateful! - Marie

[@sarahpitt6566]

This entire series is just amazing. Thank you so much for such detailed instruction!

[@LivingFelt]

Thank you for your feedback, Sarah! I am so happy you have found it helpful :)

[@heathertiedeinnis6173]

Love working on my doll - can't wait to share pics when I"m done!

[@LivingFelt]

So glad to hear it, Heather! We look forward to seeing it also :)

[@Councilof8for43]

I look forward to seeing your doll, Heather!

[@wendyarneson939]

These videos are so inspirational and informative, just love them! I want my doll to portray my alter ego 🤫 can’t wait to get started again! My dog ate my first try…

[@casa0111]

You are awesome. Thousands thanks for sharing your valuable knowledge and talent. God bless you !

[@LivingFelt]

You are very kind. Sincerely, it is a pleasure ♡

[@qweenybarber3723]

Absolutely Awesome Video ! Thank You ! I Just started felting. I took a 2 month class and made a puppet of my Dog, (Irish Red & White Setter), and truly fell in Love with Felting ! When showing pics. of my dog With the puppet some say they cannot tell which is the REAL dog, and which is the puppet ! But the techniques you're showing, (like using pastels and how you can just brush them out of the box without even opening them !)could've made him even More Lifelike! I entered him in our home-town art show, and am hoping folks will become more aware of this Awesome and Fun Art !!! I'm Hooked on your channel, and love your way of teaching and your voice is so relaxing & comfortable to listen to ! Thank You so Much for your expert and detailed fine -tuning of this Fun & Relaxing Art !!!! Qweeny ;)

[@LivingFelt]

Thank you for your lovely note, Qweeny!

[@lilyb4166]

All the tips and tricks are soooo helpful!!!!!! I can’t wait to use them🤩💖🤩

[@LivingFelt]

Thank you so much, Lily!!

[@sophiebeyssac7909]

Merci beaucoup pour ces vidéos qui me sont d une aide précieuse pour progresser.. et bravo pour vos magnifiques réalisations... 👍🤩

[@Squidriddle]

I can't wait to order a doll kit and start working on it. I have a good idea of what I want to try and make I'm just so excited!

[@LivingFelt]

How fun, Alicia! We are excited to see it also!

[@LoneDa1sy]

Which video shows you how to attach the head to the body?

[@jimbowler1432]

Marie thank you so so much for your generous warm fun sharing ....and all the clever details which makes a real difference to the face ( though mine seems to have a will of its own) really really appreciated Just sorry that being in New Zealand ..postage etc ...makes it more difficult for me to shop from you ..l Again many many thanks

[@Councilof8for43]

Hi Jim! I would love to see how your doll is coming along. Can you post a pic or two in the FB group? I am going to post a pic of mine later today, although she isn't even close to being finished. I thought some constructive criticism might help me at this stage. 😁

[@jodyhynek3415]

Would love to see how you make your large dolls

[@karenvaage6040]

For ringlets with wool you just dampen your strands and wrap around a skewer or other tool the wool wil grab to and let dry . Attach ends if you want a real uniform curl that’s what I ve done

[@LivingFelt]

Yes, we shared this on a Wooly Wednesday in the past as well...great results :)

[@karenvaage6040]

Looking good Marie. Wonder could we also shade the ear canal also

[@LivingFelt]

Of course! :) Follow your inspiration :)

[@mcstephens944]

Hi I am very intrigued with needle felting I love crochet can.t really,knit but am very intrigued with needle felting but have a question do I need to know how to draw. Or sculpture be use if I do I am sol because I can’t do either but would live to learn .thank you Connie.thank you!

[@sandraflores3175]

How do you attach the head to the body. I have wire coming out of the body also the head but does anyone know which one to cut off or do you cut off both .

[@tinapeterken1617]

Hi Marie will you be showing how to put the head on the body

[@LivingFelt]

Hi Tina, I will demonstrate that today during the live broadcast ... so it will be shown 1st on Part 4, Needle Felting Doll Clothes.

[@aseretaretrom4807]

How do you attach the head to the body ?

[@daniellemccooey2376]

Ears are so difficult to do...especially small ears! Getting them the right size and then not to sit wonky is a challenge! Great tips in this video!!!

[@gemimabustamante3325]

Hola muy linda tu trabajo te quería hacer una pregunta Qué tipos de vellón usas Y dónde puedo comprar soy de Chile

[@mpoops2936]

jajjaja como si te fuera a contestar en español. Vas a estar esperando media vida

[@Councilof8for43]

I am just beginning video 3 and this may be addressed in the video, but I figured I would ask here anyway in case there are others out there who may have some answers for me as well..... So, I am sitting here looking at my doll's face so far and I think she REALLY needs some eyelashes! 😂 Is it possible to give her some? If so, how do you suggest I do it and what should I use? I think eyelashes will make her look more feminine. She looks a little "manly" at the moment, as I am sitting here trying really hard to soften up her features (as Marie suggested in Video 2). I think eyelashes would help tremendously! 😊 thanks in advance for any answers I get!!

[@LivingFelt]

We get it! On the facial details this is discussed, and we show more of an "eyeliner" approach :)

[@Councilof8for43]

@@LivingFelt Thanks for the super fast response! I was thinking an "eyeliner" effect and maybe a bit of eye color on the upper lids would definitely do the trick. Well it's time for Video 3! Having a BLAST by the way!! 😁👍❤️

[@Councilof8for43]

@@LivingFelt I posted a pic of my doll in your FB group if your curious. I have never needle felted before so this is a huge learning experience for me. Luckily you are a great teacher, Marie! (Stacy Lynn Joubert is my FB name).

[@awesomecupcakeslols2759]

Weredo you buy the best needle foe the hair

[@traceystudd1551]

I'm still working on my fingers but they appear to be all different will this matter

[@LivingFelt]

Fingers do take practice...it is nice if they are fairly close in thickness and not lumpy. I always make more than I need and then match them ...using the largest ones for the middle finger and thumb, and smallest for pinky finger. It really helps to work in tiny, thin strips of wool.

[@LearnandPlayEveryday]

Can you use partial wool and polyester and for hair? I saw a big ball at a craft store the other day. The yarn itself way spun very loosely so it kinda looked like roving. Would that be possible to use?

[@LivingFelt]

Oh Sure, yarn for hair can be fun :)

[@karenvaage6040]

Loving this fairy beautiful Marie

[@cbviau1332]

Do you advise protecting wool felt needle pieces with Scotchgard?

[@LivingFelt]

Scotchgard is not something I use, personally. For sculptures and paintings, keep them free of dust with feather dusting or other means.

[@inspiredflower]

So fun 🤩

[@lvbailey1]

❣️

[@madieroolaart516]

His name should be Gideon