Needle Felting Advanced Techniques | The Smoothest Finish Ever | Using An Iron And Straighteners

[@wendymissr83]

Thank you so much for this very helpful video. 3 days ago my Clover mini iron arrived which I am intending to use for a completely different project (using japanese speciality adhesive paper to fix the edges of a very old newspaper) and now I have another use for it. This is so great! Who knew ironing could be such fun!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jessicadanielson4543]

So happy to see you checking out the clover mini iron, I was interested in using it on wax or paverpol hooves and beaks and such ,I use a regular iron frequently,for bird feathers ,and scales, parchment paper is what I use between the fiber and iron,dont want to mess up my iron lol, but I think there's like a Teflon, or something like that ,sheet that lots of people use as well,so many cool tricks to use for different looks, thanks for sharing 😊

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad you liked it, I really enjoyed the clover iron, I think it will definitely come in handy, thanks for watching x

[@tammysoutherland1405]

You have No Idea how this popped in my mind when I first discovered felting ❣️🤓🎇

[@feltsbyphilippa]

It really helps too x

[@sallyjoligocki5011]

Thank you! I am doing a bust of an adult woman and having difficulty getting it smooth. I shall try my irons. Thank you for all your videos. They are so helpful for beginners.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad to help and hope it works well, thanks for watching ❣️ x

[@lisasaville1767]

I’m pleased you trialed the Clover iron…I was told by someone that they were dangerous but I bought one and absolutely love it! Obviously they misused it because like you I find it extremely effective. Love your videos, really helpful

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you! I didn't find the mini iron dangerous either, maybe it because it's on wool, might be different with paper, glad you like the videos and thanks for watching x

[@rosebri1792]

I enjoyed all your videos this week…thank you

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks Rose, I'm glad they are all done now x

[@suzispringfield7376]

Lovely, thank you! You just gained a new subscriber! 😊

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad you liked it xx

[@carmencitahill4707]

I have a heating tool like that clover iron you used. I just pulled it out to try this and I’m so excited to see your results!!! You always seem to be connected to what is so useful for us needle felters. I’m glad I found your channel, its just AWESOME! Thank you ☺️

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you! Glad to help, I just try to make videos I wanted to see and things that are useful, thanks for watching and for making such a lovely comment x

This is cool! I'm doing a Kraken right now, and it needs to be smooth, so this trick seems to be exactly what I need!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Brilliant, glad it helped x

[@lisaorourke903]

I use the clover mini iron to make felt flowers. It's good but extremely easy to burn yourself quite badly, like I did. X

[@feltsbyphilippa]

It gets so hot, couldn't believe the heat coming from something so small xx

[@luckydesilva6733]

Thank you so much for sharing with us all .

[@feltsbyphilippa]

You are so welcome! xx

[@laracraft82]

Definitely like the clover mini iron very cool

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks, me too x

[@ailsacarruthers]

Ahh these are great ideas. Thank you!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

And thanks for watching! X

[@rababal-musally8718]

Thank you! That was so helpful ❤

[@cindylillard2938]

Thank you for the review. I have the mini iron but have not used it yet. I will now. Have a good day and stay safe.💜

[@feltsbyphilippa]

That's good, thanks for watching Cindy x

[@annabelle5837]

Thanks, Pippa ive been looking at the mini iron for a while. I really must remember to use straighteners more often, amazing to see the difference before and after on your horse ears! x

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Yes, so thin, straighteners are the best really x

[@sabinezollner6020]

Wow, thank you

[@MituDjakarian]

Fantastic video! I also use the iron for round items, but I'll have it stand and then very carefully roll the round item against the soleplate. I may use a needle to hold the piece, if it's too small, so my fingers are not close to the iron. Not to be done in a rush but might be useful for a piece that has stubborn fibers sticking out.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Yes, I think a small travel iron would probably done a good job but yes, watch those fingers! Thanks for watching x

[@patriciarussell1177]

Thank you thank you thank you

[@feltsbyphilippa]

You are very welcome xx

[@marilynbook4211]

I have had the craft iron for year but never thought to use it, I have used the hair straightener.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Straightener is great for flat things but I think the iron might help on shaped things, worth having a test with x

[@ifabboli6819]

I was curious about the mini iron (I love the classic iron for Mum's Makery template with parchment paper so I don't leave marks on the wool) and I found your video super interesting, I think I'll get a lint remover first.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Brilliant, glad it was useful, I really like the mini iron x

[@cococh3592]

Dear Phillipa, have you ever tried a travel iron with steam? Or would the steam damage the wool? Thank you for your wonderful videos, I learn so much! 😺

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Travel iron is fine but I didn't try with the steam, it didn't seem to need it but now I will have to test it, might be even better, can't think it would damage the wool x

[@charvikatha3322]

First Comment!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Yep! X

[@divalea]

The Clover iron is a great tool, but has that exposed shaft (why?) you can easily touch your finger to it. I did accidentally touch my finger to that shaft, and the skin on my finger instantly turned to white ash. So please be careful. Always look at the iron when you pick it up, and never use it around children or pets.