Needle Felting Tools I Use/Used

 

MATS:

  • Woolbuddy
  • Eco Wool Mat
  • Stabbit Wabbit by Sarafina, which you fill with dry rice.
  • Clover brush for 2D Felts
  • Foam
  • Sponge 🧽

NEEDLES: Best from Independent Shops like Living Felt, Sarafina Fiber Art, Liongate Farms

  • 36 workhorse 
  • 38 a favorite among needle felters 
  • 40 finer work
  • 42 finest (great in the multi-tool & the brush mat for wool paintings).
  • Various shapes: See below image. Spiral & Tri-Star are popular amongst NF


NEEDLE HOLDERS:

  • Single
  • Clover (holds up to 3)
  • Multi-tool with guard (holds up to 7)
  • Reverse Needle 
  • Electric (I have NOT used yet)
FINGER GUARDS: Leather, cardboard pieces, clear acrylic pieces,

WOOL: Various breeds of sheep produce different fiber lengths
  • Roving- short fibers
  • Slithers- long fiber strands 
  • Batting- wool combined on a carder 
  • Curly sheep locks 
  • Other types of yarn, best if wool or partial
OTHER FIBERS: must be mixed in with wool to work.
  • Angelina Fiber- gives sparkle 
  • Nebbs- gives texture 
  • Silk
FABRICS: For 2D wool paintings 🖼 
  • Wool felt sheets
  • Synthetic felt sheets
  • Linen

ARMATURE: for making standing or posing animals better.
  • Wires: different gages, fabric covered
  • Pipecleaners 
TOOLS:
  • Scissors 
  • Wire cutters 
  • Awl 
  • Glues
  • Tape measure 
  • Zullitool by Sarafina Fiber Art
ACCESSORIES:
  • Glass eyes 👀 
  • Wax for feet, claws, noses & beaks (different preferences)
  • Clay for feet, claws, noses & beaks 
  • Magnets
  • Keychain attachments 
  • Polystyrene balls/tree shaped
  • Wool dryer balls

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