Needle felting

Needle felting is a niche hobby gaining more popularity in recent years.

Requiring fairly high artistic skill levels to make “good” pieces.

However, needlefelting a simple decoration for an accessory or a bear is an excellent low cost way to discover if this is the hobby for you.

My mother made the white bear pictured, an excellent first needle felting project.

• Anyone over say 10 years old (needles are very sharp and require good manual dexterity).

• A person interested in sculpting. You build up the piece in much the same way, sizing and developing the shape as you work.

• A patient person – this craft takes time and is fiddly.

  Here is a quick overview of needlefelting with brief instructions. (you'll find a link to our complete insructions for making a bear lower on that page) The overview opens in a new window so you'll need to temporarily allow pop-ups if you are using a blocker. When you've finished - close the window to return here.

As mentioned earlier, you can be a complete beginner and make a simple bear. To make figurines and intricate pieces you need a good understanding of body proportions and facial features.

• Raw wool
• felting needles
• sponge or pad to support work
• pattern book or use our instruction sheets to make a small bear

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