Simple feltmaking for beginners with Sue

Basic feltmaking skills for beginners

[@eightiescrazy]

This was helpful, and it was nice to watch a video where people are behaving naturally and having fun.

[@alva7701]

I agree

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you, we did have fun

[@Samosa0.0]

@@suefraser6512 😁😄

[@Samosa0.0]

I also agree with it

[@Misstizzylush]

Yay thank you for a down to earth, practical tutorial, I feel confident about having a go now! Just goes to show you don't need fancy pants bells and whistles to get started and make some beautiful art like yours. Fantastic, my neutodiverse brain enjoyed this 🥰 thanks for being humble!

[@LynBugLover]

This is so perfect. Pragmatic, simple, no ego/performance involved. And then, after showing us that literally everyone can do this, she shows the beautiful little landscapes. A 'ta-dah!' moment but presented with nothing but a shy smile. Really enjoyable , and I love the instructor and the little giggles from the woman behind the camera. I am so used to watching verbose American presenters in tutorials that I am always really happy to find tutorials from Brits, who leave space for you to watch without narration. We don't mind silence. And when you're trying to absorb visual information, it's good to just watch.

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you!

[@tobysinbad]

God bless the KZbin felters who don’t have a studio. I watched some other videos where the people working had huge tables and studios, and while their work was great, I had no idea how I’d get something made on my kitchen table. Thankyou very much for your patience and for giving me the confidence to start a first project!

[@suefraser6512]

Thanks Toby, you really don't know lots of space or fancy equipment and it's such a therapeutic activity.

[@imaginarycanary9956]

Van Gogh didn’t have a studio when he was in the asylum. I’m glad you have found inspiration from this video.

[@LynBugLover]

You can do it on the lawn or driveway if you like. I helped to make a felt door for a community yurt I helped to build. But, nah, nowadays I want to sit down for my new hobbies.

[@the-nomad]

Yeah, I live on the road and was looking for a less commercial video so really happy to find this vid.

[@paintedwings74]

@@suefraser6512 you're still helping people 7 years later! Thank you, I'm dealing with making a bunch of fur felt from opossum and fox furs, and I was all set up with bubble-wrap and couldn't figure out what I was supposed to do next. Silly, I know, I got that far and the just blanked out on what I was told I could do, but now you've given me that last piece, PLUS how to tell if it's really felted. Thanks!

[@drewdricky]

Showed this video to my students so they could understand better a line in the poem Poppies. Well done Sue! They all love you for being so graceful in your explanation.

[@linda123151]

Very informative in a short amount of time. You and your camera person seemed to be enjoying yourselves. I liked the casual presentation.

[@suefraser6512]

linda123151 Thank you Linda. We really appreciate your positive feedback. (Yes, we did have fun making it!)

[@starkitten2762]

What a fun video! You made it look much easier than other videos I've seen. And I love that your daughter is the one filming this! 💕 you two make a great team!

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you, she's gone to Uni now so I'm learning to film myself now

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you for enjoying it as intended, Charity. It was a bit of fun on the spur of the moment & I'm so surprised that so many people have watched it!

[@Samosa0.0]

Do you know that your videos are copied by some people...

[@suefraser6512]

@@Samosa0.0 That's interesting. I guess that's okay if they are keen crafters, after all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

[@WatercolorNGouache]

This is the best tutorial I have seen of wet felting. I have looked at so many videos and love that you get right to the point.

[@shirleygreenaway3369]

Great to see someone doing simple felting

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you. I've just added an even simpler one to show you how to felt a soap

[@boppie1970]

What a kind smile you have! Thank you for making it so easy for beginners!!!

[@R_A__Q]

Wonderful tutorial. Laid back and fun. Thank you.

[@suefraser6512]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JazzStolenMoments]

Exactly what a tutorial video should be! I felt (no pun intended :) ) like I was with you having fun and learning something Thanks!

[@avachaffin5778]

Those little snippets of your felt art at tye end were beautiful!!

[@natalieperry9482]

Love this video. by far the most practical video I’ve seems since everyone else makes it look so complicated! And camera person is just the best 🥰 thanks, Sue !!

[@birdiebobbins]

At last, a clear tutorial that shows you don't need 101 extra bits and pieces to try a craft. I feel like I know what I'm doing now. Thankyou!

[@debbiefernandes4952]

This was helpful thank you for showing how to make felt

[@steblai]

Great video! Planning on doing some felting with my kids over spring break and this made it simple and straightforward.

[@suefraser6512]

Try wrapping the wool around soap or pebbles. It's even more simple & kids love it!

[@AA-pw5ni]

Su, my jaw DROPPED when I saw your beautiful art with the felt, HOLYYY

[@emmapereira4073]

This is such a great to tutorial making it cheaper and easier to do without any special equipment, thankyou so much!

[@gemmasalter7844]

Great video that made me smile. I would be wonderful if you could do more

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you, I'm long overdue to publish another, but I do have plans for some short videos

[@deirdrecampbell7441]

Thank you for sharing I have learnt something new ❤

[@ellawoods8559]

Great video I am a beginner to wet felting and this helped me soooo much

[@suefraser6512]

Sorry for the late response. Hope you're still felting.

[@Lindabean1000]

Beautiful, I didnt know you could make it

[@branacecen]

thank you for the bullsh*t-free video. nothing too it, just have fun. those landscape felts look awesome, and gave me a sick idea! awesome.

[@suefraser6512]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AmieeStitt]

Thanks for this. I'm going to give it a go with a couple of 6 year olds this afternoon 🤞

[@summertime11413]

So funny 🤭 .... Reminds me of me and one of my big Sisters! Loved it❤️🇬🇧❤️🙏🏾

[@woolywonders5546]

Love your scenery work! Beautiful, thank you for sharing!

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you too!

[@dennypondaview]

Perfect .now let's see the others ..your so good

[@elizabethglaser1397]

Thank you. easy and quick!

[@christthisisdifficul]

Thanks! That was real helpful.

[@drscottcohen]

I really enjoyed the video. I like the fun the camera person and u werenl having, but maybe get a mic for you so her giggles won't be as loud. But I do want to hear the comments and little laughs, better than the very sanitized DIY tutorials normally on youtube

[@angelaenglish8714]

Love this , where do I get these suplys? Love this

[@heathhanz842]

Amazing!!

[@lindaerman3436]

Adorable!

[@karinakobold629]

Awsome 😂 love it I will try to I my bathsroom❤️

[@foreverflowersbyamanda9724]

Thank you for sharing love this 😘

[@nam2052]

Sue you are giving us everything

[@loosewheel5159]

Awesome!

[@kimdodd6677]

❤🌹simple ❤

[@chloemaeward9011]

Love this

[@suefraser6512]

Hello, I use merino wool from World of Wool or Wingham Wool. Sue

[@lucyevetts3846]

this is so good!!

[@suefraser6512]

Thanks Lucy

[@pruephillip1338]

Interesting, thank you

[@popcookie10]

LOVE THIS

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you popcookie

[@chandranic5202]

Could I do it with a polythene paper instead of bubble warp?

[@katojoubert3949]

Wonderful! Thank you.

[@beckyf9093]

Loved this video thanks!!

[@suefraser6512]

Thanks Becky

[@sameenanaaz7110]

Can it make with cotton?

[@surbhiverma4368]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️ I was looking for such video ❤️❤️❤️

[@tanhafeez8176]

From where to get tjis yarn

[@inziani]

Hi, what type of yarn is that?

[@catherineconkey8370]

Sooooo helpful! Such a good video

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you Catherine! It's great to get positive feedback.

[@harpsicordpaaka5183]

what a charming lady

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you for your feedback AnnaLeigh

[@WendyWinchester]

Thank you. This was helpful :)

[@ghaidadwika7218]

what is the name of the glue to use?

[@suefraser6512]

Glue? I only use soap and water

[@totempole51]

What is this fibre...

[@gardenlady1293]

great video. very instructive

[@suefraser6512]

Sorry for the late reply. Thank you Lili

[@clareb2011]

is there any alternative to rolling a wet felted piece, please?

[@suefraser6512]

Yes, you can needlefelt a landscape but I prefer this technique. Try looking up my friend K. Price Art.

[@matthewfalter6366]

Was there a dog panting somewhere :)

[@suefraser6512]

Ha ha! No that was my daughter!

[@judewickremasinghe575]

And liked xxx

[@evieclark7679]

Hello :)

[@suefraser6512]

Hello!

[@evieclark7679]

😉😉

[@FalseTeeths]

So that's what felt is

[@FalseTeeths]

👍

[@suefraser6512]

Not to be confused with kids fuzzy felt, of course

[@cherylweaver5129]

Beautiful work! I hope you find a camera helper who doesn't laugh while you're demonstrating. Very childish and rude.

[@mamauk1]

Thanks! Helpful. But annoying person laughing with camera bit distracting.

[@chloefraser6953]

What’s wrong with having a bit of a laugh mamauk??

[@suefraser6512]

No worries, she's left home now so I have to operate the camera myself! Not as much fun

[@Namast33]

Get new camera person she's annoying.

[@suefraser6512]

Namast33 No can do. She's my daughter, aged 14 when we made this. We were just having some fun and never expected to get 14k views. Still, thanks for watching .

[@suefraser6512]

Camera operator is my daughter who was 14 when we made this video. We made it for fun, on the spur of the moment and never expected to get 14k views, so please don't be too harsh. Thank you for watching and happy felting!

[@chloefraser6953]

Let’s see you do a better job then Namast! It was only for fun

[@mixture-yn3sb]

If listening to occasional giggling annoys you, well Oh forget about it. You go Sue I love the video and your kiddo's youthful joy, Felting rocks...

[@amandarose2007]

What an outrageously clumsy video. Wow!

[@suefraser6512]

Amanda Rose Thank you so much for your feedback Amanda Rose. You are, of course, free to watch videos made by professional filmmakers on KZbin if that's what you prefer.

[@tobysinbad]

Wow those pieces at the end look gorgeous! I had no idea you could use it like a canvas that way. Thanks to the camera person for their humour and patience too.

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you. We had great fun

[@sperrins595]

A lovely straight to the point video.. and I loved the giggling through it.. I've subscribed and look eagerly to watch more of your videos!.. thankyou very helpful xx

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you, I've just posted another showing how to felt on to a soap.

[@fletchforever82]

I just watched a wet felt tutorial and thought noooooooo this is not for me, too much pace egging about thankyou very much...then I found you 😂 thankyou for being so normal and explaining it in simple terms. Love this vid

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you Jo, I appreciate your feedback

[@ghadiernassour5395]

When they started laughing I died 😂😂

[@suefraser6512]

Glad you enjoyed it Ghadier

[@laurajohnson1342]

Thank you for doing this like a normal person would!

[@shannontaylor104]

I just wanted to know how to make felt, I had no idea people were out here doing art with it. This is amazing.

[@raeg5999]

thank you! very helpful, and i liked how natural it felt, felt like you were teaching just me instead of making a youtube video. excited to try it out!

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you Rae, it's great to get such positive feedback. I hope to make some more videos soon to give crafters some ideas while we are in lockdown.

[@l.rowanmcknight7853]

This was a delightful intro to felting :D Hahaha thank you so much, I learned a thing and had fun, too.

[@suefraser6512]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@0YourGuardian]

The milk carton with the holes is a really good idea here. I’m definitely going to try making a little bag now using this method. Thank you :)

[@suefraser6512]

That's great! Good luck.

[@EileenParczenwarriorofwellness]

I used a pop bottle and put holes in the cap with a needle

[@BriEnr]

Thank you! I was looking up felting videos and the ones I found had lots of fancy tools and crap. This is perfect!

[@suefraser6512]

Glad I could help!

[@alfscrim8178]

hey y8

[@gaelhillyardcreative]

Hi Sue, did you have a stand at Eden Court a few years ago? If so I was thinking about you lately, and then your video popped up randomly in my feed this morning! If it was you, your work is stunning.

[@suefraser6512]

Hi Gael, yes that was me! Thank you. Not much happening at the moment, however I've just posted my first video in about 5 years today.

[@charliemaysworld3997]

Hi

[@jackp492]

Thank you so simple for such a useful material

[@norawoods1334]

Great job. Very professional

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you very much!

[@eleanormclean6799]

really lovely and helpful video!!:) thank you:)

[@crimsonking2908]

Ouch my finger *cries*

[@suefraser6512]

Why?

[@kathleenodriscoll3968]

A lovely gentle voice giving clear and simple instructions.

[@Cariad247]

Thanks Sue... really enjoyed watching it. I'm going to have a go... x

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you. Happy felting!

[@karenbaucom2078]

Great tutorial!! Thank you for ‘being yourself’ and bravely sharing your talents!

[@marcelmaurice4586]

❤😘 what sweetheart(and an artist!)Thanks for taking the intimidation & mystery out of making felt.

[@karenparker7830]

Thank you. Your video was fun. Also, you may have q technique that wet felts faster. I'm a bit impatient, so thank you. 😊

[@davidbrotheridge10]

Sue is boss thanks for the video but the random laughing from the daughter gets right in ya ear sorry for negative nice to be joyful but just the pitch of the laughing on the audio hurts the ear and wrecks the otherwise brilliant video

[@apple6ification]

So helpful with such helpful methods! Thankyou!

[@marybarratt2649]

Did you wash out the soap afterwards?

[@teresaholland4790]

I just ran across your video at six years old it’s wonderful but I can hardly hear you please continue your videos

[@maryhewlett3741]

Thank you Sue loved your video on felt making, easy and jolly. Mary

[@suefraser6512]

Thanks so much 😊

[@margarethunter1913]

I have been trying to get my nerve up to try wet felting for doll clothes. You make it seem doable. Thank you for your video.

[@suefraser6512]

If it's a baby sized doll, you could make a T shaped template, cover both sides with wool and then cut the neck and sleeves holes after felting. Allow for 30% shrinkage. Sounds like a challenge, but it is doable!

[@cindylillard2938]

Thank you for sharing this. I'm about to get started and needed to see how to start. Stay safe and have a good day.

[@suefraser6512]

Thanks Cindy, I've just posted another one showing you how to felt a soap.

[@mlb5619]

So straight forward and on a scale I will enjoy working with...thanks you so much!

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you for your positive feedback

[@River61]

Thanks so much sue! Very helpful

[@suefraser6512]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ketchup3367]

Thank you! Love seeing you have a good time! For the soapy warm water, how soapy are we talking here? Thank you!!

[@suefraser6512]

Thank you. Nothing too soapy, just a squirt in about a litre of warm water. It helps the wool to absorb it.