Felting Tools

Felting needles are the hand tools necessary to do needle felting. Each needle has notched barbs on the sides toward the bottom of the shaft. Needle felting is a process which uses barbed needles to interlock wool fibers to form a more condensed material. Wool fibers have scales which when rubbed against each other catch and lock into place to create this denser material called felt. Felting needles catch the scales of the wool and entangle them into place.

We have needles in three sizes: 36, 38, 40 triangle and 38 star point. The 36 triangle needle is excellent for fast course felting. The 38 triangle is a good all purpose needle. The 40 triangle needle is used for fine details such as sculpting. The 38 star point needle is a very fast, coarse felting needle. The more coarse the needle, the larger the hole that is left in the surface of the wool. The holes can be smoothed over by using a finer needle all over the surface.

Felting Kits

Unspun natural sheep’s wool, when died, creates a light, fluffy material that imparts a sense of warmth. For years people have expressed their needs to create. Using something from nature gives a harmonious warmth and delight to the creator. Wool’s fluffiness and suppleness is a delight to our sense of touch inspiring us to greater creativity.

Our felting kits DO NOT INCLUDE felting needles. They will need to be purchased separately to complete these kits. They are available under the heading “Felting Tools”. They do include detailed instructions, wool and eyes (if applicable) in each kit. My phone number and email are also included in all the instructions. If you need help, please call me during business hours. I will be glad to give you a hand.