I made one for a friend for Christmas just finished it tonight and your tutorial really helped me thank you. I’ve been recommending your channel to a lot of my friends who like crafting. 🥰🥰 I love your videos. X
Oh dear I see loads more craft supplies in my future! I’m so happy to be retired and be able to work/play with all my crafts, keeping me busy and my heart happy❣️
I have never needle felted before, but I've watched videos here and there. I do SO many crafts that my son and his wife couldn't decide what to get me for Christmas. They decided to start me on a new journey, so they got me a felting starter kit and some other items to get started. Your channel was the first one that came up on my search and I am SO thankful for the detail you go into - without being too slow and "boring". I can't wait to get started on this new crafting journey - thanks to your wonderful tutorials and informative videos! Thank you so much!
Thanks, sometimes people find the videos too fast so a couple are slower but generally you can get it all in, in a shorter format. Hope you are enjoying needle felting x
I am really surprised that this is achievable for a beginner. When I saw the sheep at the start I was doubtful. Of course I was wrong and I really love the way you demonstrate and give tips during the videos. As you can tell from my constant comments, I’m so eager to learn so watch your tutorials over and over. I was going to buy a book about beginners needle felting but your videos are easy to follow and I prefer to learn this way. Huge thank you, have a lovely weekend. 💕
Thank you, yes once someone breaks it down it's much easier to understand the stages, there's lots of free tutorials on TH-cam now and I find following a good video easier than a book x
I want to thank you for your videos. My daughter just got her first Southdown sheep and I will be making (trying to make) her one out of his wool. Thank you so much, you explain everything very well in detail.
Hi there, Philippa, I have just found your channel, I have only read about needle felting which seemed a bit overwhelming, not knowing anything about it but I am keen to watch your videos and get some supplies online. Your explanations and all the positive comments from viewers make me feel it might be doable for me, I am not at all crafty but feel I need something to do with my hands.
What a clear tutorial! I just finished my first little penguin the other day and really like the process. I ordered another kit, but your video showed me that even as a beginner, I don't have to depend on a kit to make an attractive piece.
Thank you so much for the great informative video, I started felting a few weeks ago and I am still getting the hang of it, and your video has helped me a ton. Thank you for the amazing content!
Hi I have been felting for a few months and it has been very much intuitive up until now, when I thought I should really ask the experts and add to my basic skill set! These videos are just perfect ,they confirm I an not too far off, and also for simple ideas.
I am new to felting. I watch your videos over and over. I appreciate how easy they are to follow. I love your sheep and highland cows. I have already made 3 sheep. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Fantastic tutorial; I like your comment if it was easy everyone would do it. I’m a beginner but loving the process thank you. I’ve looked at a lot of your tutorials. Xx
Thank you so much for your tutorials, they are amazingly helpful. I am new to this hobby, have been curious about it for years and I am finally able to have the time to learn.
This was an amazing tutorial! I've been thinking of getting a felting kit for a while now and it seems really fun so I think I will! Thank you for the video itll be extremely helpful!
Thank you so much I brought a lot of carded wool in all diff colours and also bags of super soft wool ( I forgot the name ) scraps but in super bright colours and I never got around to start but now my friends have some psychedelic sheep on their way 😂 also listening to u was very relaxing you should have a page where u just read a book to help people relax !
Wow Thank you, I have just discovered your channel and I’m so impressed with all of your knowledge and the way you teach, I’m a beginner and absolutely loving the craft so far- I dream to make sheep balls soon 😁
This is really awesome!! I just found needle felting recently, and I am gonna get my first starterkit tomorrow! I really want to start. And I think I will use a lot of your videos! thank you so much for this
Really enjoyed this tutorial. I am inspired for Christmas presents now, thank you. I really laughed when you said Blue flaced Leicester I say it every time I mention them, its so hard to pronounce. I got my family to try and they all stumbled! 😄
I've just finished making one, I absolutely love it and definitely recommend this for beginners. I will be buying some more supplies as I just bought a starter kit :)
❤ just simply "Thank you". After Easter I am going to do felting in my art n craft group and really NEED to be shown how as I have only done Bunnies....but they are polerstine ones lol. They are cute but obviously not as good as proper felting 😅
LOVE you video. Question ..... Approximately how much felt do you use for the body, legs, head, and ears? I'm trying to buy supplies for a class of beginners and need a starting point for quantities. Thank you!
Thanks for this !just made my first one ever , globe tried 2 days ago! Think I’ve got the first ever Clanger x Mouse x Sheep mutations 🤣🤣 don’t think it’s gonna be a gift ! Can only get better right 😅😆loved trying to make it and your kit arrived safe soooooooo……
Loved trying this project my first sheep 😊. Legs aren’t the best & mine is covered in purple fleece 😂. Using wool that came from a starter pack. However, I have much to sort on the wool & needle front. I will enjoy going through all your content 🙏🏻🤗
@@feltsbyphilippauk so will get some. Needles that I have no idea on size so again will visit #heidifeathers once I get my head round it. Very addicting 🤩
Yes, probably depending on the breed of sheep, if the wool is too thick it might not felt well. Best thing to do is wash a small sample and give it a go xx
I do have one video on washing raw wool in my technical playlist but probably check out fibre channels that process their wool completely. It's not hard to do just time consuming but very rewarding xx
Phillipa I'm having trouble finding something for the "core" of my felting; which my understanding is that you don't use the wool roving, but instead use like a wool "batting"? You can't use a polyester filling like for a stuffed animal I guess, eh?
Great video. This made me think of perhaps making these using wool dryer balls. Do you know if it would be possible to attach the head and legs to a super felted dryer ball?
i just found your site. It is so informative and helpful. I am new to felting and i have enjoyed your tutorials. You are so talented. Can i ask where you source your wool please.
Hi, thanks for your lovely comments, yes, I use World of wool online, UK, they are very good but in the description of my video are some other recommendations, Heidi Feathers is great (think she's on holiday at moment) but click on links, thanks so much for watching x
i like making felting so my mum bought me a heidifethers kit and lots of white and i tried to make a sheep.i love to make felting i made 2 ladybugs and a pumpkin also my friend made a sheep🐑 and gave me it.
I love your work after following your channel I have become somewhat good at making wool dolls thank you 😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ , my language is weak so I don't understand what kind of wool is used at minute 11:01?
Looks like so much fun! I think this craft is going to be great for me because I can fix mistakes pretty easily (LOL). I gotta tell ya, I love your accent and I do appreciate learning the correct way to pronounce some terms better known in your area across the pond (I'm in the Northeast of the US.). Anyway, the sheep are adorable. I was wondering, is it hard to make the animals smaller - like at least half the size? I keep picturing myself doing a little farm animal scene. [No need to reply, I'll figure it out. LOL]
It's great for mistakes! Just pull the wool off and start again! I made one half the size for my mum so it's fine, just watch your fingers as there's more chance of poking them with smaller makes. Thanks for your lovely comment and for watching x
Hi! I’m new to this part of the artistic world. I made a mistake with trying to make a sheep with armature so I took it out. Im a bit lost anyway how big should I make the head in comparison to the body?
Hi, with the sheep in this video the body is about 3 inches across and the heads are about one and half inches long and an inch wide. These sheep aren't realistic so it doesn't matter too much. With a more realistic sheep it's probably about 4:1 ratio with the body length and head size x
Are wool felted items washable please? .. my first look at doing some, it's quite exciting .. I have always been a knitter/crocheter in my young days at school .. men and women (mostly men) coming back from the war needed warm clothing etc to help them recover .. my mum showed me how to knit socks when I was about 8 or 9 yrs old .. but I digress .. sorry .. arthritis has settled in my hands now but I still have to do something useful .. With my 7 grand kids (older now) and 12 great grand kids all knitted for .. I'm hoping this will be a craft easy on my hands .. I do like cross stitch as well which is ok to do, but I'm excited about trying this .. I study all your videos Phillipa .. I find them easy to understand .. I intend to show grandies how to do this as well .. I will get all the preparation things needed and give it a go... thank you so much ... 👏 cheers Janet
Hi Janet, How amazing that you can crochet and knit, I am just starting crochet and yes, it is hurting my elbow but I am still enjoying it. So you don't wash needle felted items, the wool have been prewashed already. Wet felting is another area that I don't do but that uses water and you could probably wash those items. Needle felting is a great craft and not too hard on the hands. Any items you make are fairly delicate so I only sell as adult ornaments as they are not safe for young children and pets but if the children are older and don't pull the creations apart then it's up to you as to what they could play with. Thanks for watching the channel xx
Thank you so much Phillippa ... I'm glad I mentioned the washing bit ... I'm so looking forward to starting my wool felt items ... thank you for your wonderful videos .. 🦘🇦🇺 in Oz, I could sneak into sheep farms and snip some wool off .. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hello, you have a wonderful way of explaining and showing felting. Will you please amke a video that shows how to make bears...for stories like Goldilocks and the three bears. Thank you
Rest, ice then hot water bottle. Build the work up slowly, my hand hurts a lot at times, ice works best for me, I wear the hand support at night when really bad x
Funny thing, one of the first videos I watched said, “you will bleed!” You’re spot on! I figured I would be stabbed so wore appropriate are our and stabbed above the protector! Ah well! Still having fun! Ordered a bunch of stuff on Etsy,so we’re supporting s mall business!!
Sorry about that, I still stab myself every now and then but with much less force so less blood too. Etsy has some excellent suppliers, thanks for watching and commenting ❣️
No, not for my TH-cam videos, I do on my paid products. It's up to you if you make them bigger or smaller. For the specific curly locks for a 3 inch ball you wouldn't need more than 50 grams to cover it.
I made one for a friend for Christmas just finished it tonight and your tutorial really helped me thank you. I’ve been recommending your channel to a lot of my friends who like crafting. 🥰🥰 I love your videos. X
Thanks so much, that's super kind of you! Thanks for watching and commenting 😀 x
Oh dear I see loads more craft supplies in my future! I’m so happy to be retired and be able to work/play with all my crafts, keeping me busy and my heart happy❣️
Yes, craft supplies will definitely increase, wool is just so irresistible x
I have never needle felted before, but I've watched videos here and there. I do SO many crafts that my son and his wife couldn't decide what to get me for Christmas. They decided to start me on a new journey, so they got me a felting starter kit and some other items to get started. Your channel was the first one that came up on my search and I am SO thankful for the detail you go into - without being too slow and "boring". I can't wait to get started on this new crafting journey - thanks to your wonderful tutorials and informative videos! Thank you so much!
Thanks, sometimes people find the videos too fast so a couple are slower but generally you can get it all in, in a shorter format. Hope you are enjoying needle felting x
I am really surprised that this is achievable for a beginner. When I saw the sheep at the start I was doubtful. Of course I was wrong and I really love the way you demonstrate and give tips during the videos.
As you can tell from my constant comments, I’m so eager to learn so watch your tutorials over and over.
I was going to buy a book about beginners needle felting but your videos are easy to follow and I prefer to learn this way.
Huge thank you, have a lovely weekend. 💕
Thank you, yes once someone breaks it down it's much easier to understand the stages, there's lots of free tutorials on TH-cam now and I find following a good video easier than a book x
Philippa your videos are so sweet. Your voice is so calming and you make it look so easy. Thank you!
That's very kind, thank you x
I ordered from the site you mentioned. I also told them you recommended it to me. Thanks again.
That's great, thanks so much, hope your order is okay and thanks for watching x
First time watching anyone needle felting, very encouraging demonstration, I will purchase a beginners pack and have a go. I love learning new things.
I hope you enjoy it, carded wool and good needles really help x
I want to thank you for your videos. My daughter just got her first Southdown sheep and I will be making (trying to make) her one out of his wool. Thank you so much, you explain everything very well in detail.
That is a lovely idea, she will be so happy, hope it goes well xx
Hi there, Philippa, I have just found your channel, I have only read about needle felting which seemed a bit overwhelming, not knowing anything about it but I am keen to watch your videos and get some supplies online. Your explanations and all the positive comments from viewers make me feel it might be doable for me, I am not at all crafty but feel I need something to do with my hands.
I'm not arty so can't believe what fun needle felting is, definitely worth giving it a go, thanks for watching xx
I discovered your channel two days ago and Im absolutely in love with yout creations! Today I gonna try this one
That is so kind of you and I'm really pleased, doing another video as we speak, enjoy the sheep baubles x
I can't wait to make them. I saw a pyramid of sheep in a shop on Victoria Street in Edinburgh. They were so silly and cute.
Hope they go well, thanks for watching x
What a clear tutorial! I just finished my first little penguin the other day and really like the process. I ordered another kit, but your video showed me that even as a beginner, I don't have to depend on a kit to make an attractive piece.
Brilliant, glad you liked it and pleased you are enjoying your needle felting journey ❣️
Thank you so much for the great informative video, I started felting a few weeks ago and I am still getting the hang of it, and your video has helped me a ton. Thank you for the amazing content!
Aahh, thank you, so lovely to hear, keep going and practice really helps x
Hi I have been felting for a few months and it has been very much intuitive up until now, when I thought I should really ask the experts and add to my basic skill set! These videos are just perfect ,they confirm I an not too far off, and also for simple ideas.
Really glad you like them and thanks for watching x
I am new to felting. I watch your videos over and over. I appreciate how easy they are to follow. I love your sheep and highland cows. I have already made 3 sheep. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Thank you for watching and enjoying them, felting is a fantastic craft x
Omg I'm so glad I found your Chanel you've explained everything I needed to know... looking forward to make a beginner sheep
Brilliant, glad you liked it! X
They look like little lambs🤍 so sweet!
Thanks, I love them, making some more for my next craft fair x
I got a starter kit for Christmas, your channel is gonna help me a ton!
Brilliant, glad you like it and good luck with starting, it's an excellent craft! X
year she is good
Fantastic tutorial; I like your comment if it was easy everyone would do it. I’m a beginner but loving the process thank you. I’ve looked at a lot of your tutorials. Xx
So glad you like them and thanks for your lovely comment, I still have lots more to make too, thanks x
I am going to try needle felting. I'm waiting for starter kit to come. Excited !!!! From Nova Scotia
I hope you enjoy it, thanks for watching ❣️
These are lovely I’m making baubles at the moment for a market in December I’ll do a few of these thanks for a fab tutorial xx
These are so adaptable, I'm doing other animals as we speak, glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your lovely comment x
I am a very beginner and this was very helpful thank you
Thanks for watching and commenting ❣️
I absolutely love you're work and Tutorials.thank you Philippa you are my go to.and all the utensils you promote.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching xx
Thank you!! I just started felting today and your videos have been extremely helpful! I made the cutest little sheep :)
That's very kind of you and brilliant, well done on your sheep 🐑
Wow, congratulations!
Thank you so much for your tutorials, they are amazingly helpful. I am new to this hobby, have been curious about it for years and I am finally able to have the time to learn.
You are so welcome!
Your video is so clear and helpful. I've just started felting and your video is one that I must save. Thank you so much!!
Thank you, glad you liked it, lots more on my channel x
What a wonderful tutorial! Will give it a try.
They are really lovely and not too difficult x
This was a good video for me - a complete novice! Thanks, Philippa!
No problem, thanks for watching xx
So blinking cute! Thank you for sharing your skills!🩷🐑
You are so welcome! xx
This was an amazing tutorial! I've been thinking of getting a felting kit for a while now and it seems really fun so I think I will! Thank you for the video itll be extremely helpful!
No problem, glad you liked it x
I’d like to try this craft! It seems like I could be very easily relaxed and avoid thinking about real life problems!
Definitely that, it's a fantastic, therapeutic craft x
Thank u! Ive just made my first felted animal and im so proud, easy and beautifu🥰 thank you
Brilliant, well done, it's a fantastic craft x
Thank you so much I brought a lot of carded wool in all diff colours and also bags of super soft wool ( I forgot the name ) scraps but in super bright colours and I never got around to start but now my friends have some psychedelic sheep on their way 😂 also listening to u was very relaxing you should have a page where u just read a book to help people relax !
Thank you! You should here me when I walk the dogs and they run off! Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it xx
Adorable! Think I just found a new hobby!
Thanks, hope you enjoy it x
Easy instructions to follow even if it is a fast video. Love it.
Thank you, sorry if it's too fast, don't like to make videos too long but do try to get everything in x
Absolutely great idea to do the ears together and attach 👍, I never would have thought that. Super video. Very funny too 😂❤🇩🇰.
Thank you!! Always great to know different methods people use x
Thank you Philippa, I like the joint ear idea.❤️
Yes, saves time! 😀x
Brilliant. Thanks for the sweet tutorial. Looking toward making a few of these precious bits for holiday this year. Peace.
Thank you and glad you liked it x
Wow
Thank you, I have just discovered your channel and I’m so impressed with all of your knowledge and the way you teach, I’m a beginner and absolutely loving the craft so far- I dream to make sheep balls soon 😁
Thank you, that's super kind of you, good luck with the sheep balls! 🐑 x
Great video Philippa. I've made your Christmas squirrel. This sheep will be next. Loving you work!!
Thank you, glad you enjoy the channel xx
I have only just got the needle felting bug but can't wait to have a go at making one. You make it look so easy, lovely tutorial.
You’re welcome 😊 Thank you for watching xx
This is really awesome!! I just found needle felting recently, and I am gonna get my first starterkit tomorrow! I really want to start. And I think I will use a lot of your videos! thank you so much for this
No probs, glad you like the video's, very exciting to get your starter kit, enjoy, have patience and keep practicing x
Great video! Thank you so much! I'm hoping to learn how to do a bit of felting and your video helps it seem more manageable!
Definitely helps if you can follow a tutorial in the beginning, hope you enjoy it 😊
I cannot wait to get started! I love your videos, thank you ☺️
Thanks so much, I'm going to make some more of these soon, they are great as presents x
Just started felting, your video is very information & helpful. Thanks & take care!!
That's really kind of you, thanks, I have lots more for beginners so have a look through, hope it's going well x
This is so cool! I'm trying out felting for the first time and your videos are really clear and helpful
Thank you, that's very kind of you xx
❤I love this video! It is such a great tutorial on how to do the head and face!❤😊
Thank you so much! xx
Really enjoyed this tutorial. I am inspired for Christmas presents now, thank you.
I really laughed when you said Blue flaced Leicester I say it every time I mention them, its so hard to pronounce. I got my family to try and they all stumbled! 😄
It was literally every time! I am making more baubles as we type, they are fun, thanks for watching x
I've just finished making one, I absolutely love it and definitely recommend this for beginners. I will be buying some more supplies as I just bought a starter kit :)
Brilliant and well done, these are always very popular at my craft fairs x
Love the sheep baubles, gotta have a go at making some! Thanks
Thanks, they are so cute and easy, just doing some highland cow ones too, video tomorrow x
you are just wonderful !!! thank you so much for sharing and making it clear and simple instructions =) cheers
Thankyou, lovely and a new idea for a project ❤
They are great fun and I've turned them into a kit, thanks for watching ❣️
Am just starting and found your channel thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us I am excited to make something!! These sheep are so cute!!
Thanks, I have quite a few videos for beginners so hopefully they help, these sheep are great and really quite easy, thanks for watching x
❤ just simply "Thank you". After Easter I am going to do felting in my art n craft group and really NEED to be shown how as I have only done Bunnies....but they are polerstine ones lol. They are cute but obviously not as good as proper felting 😅
Glad you liked it and hope it went well xx
Your tutoring is very good. Thank you
Glad you liked it x
Love this tutorial. Can't wait to give it a try!
Thank you x
I did a Soffolk and it looks adorable! Thank u for the tutorial❤️👍🏻
Glad you like it, thanks x
jut found your channel . i love your voice so much beautiful work
Thank you! X
love the sleeping lamb!
Thanks xx
LOVE you video. Question ..... Approximately how much felt do you use for the body, legs, head, and ears? I'm trying to buy supplies for a class of beginners and need a starting point for quantities. Thank you!
Here's my video on wool amounts, might help x
th-cam.com/video/w_vcNcRJghY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RZcWjKv0r90rcPwE
I make this gift to my love ones 🥰
Brilliant, they are super cute x
I love the Valais Blacknose it is so cute!!!
Thank you, it sold really quick at my craft fair, such a cute breed x
How did you do the horns of that one
Pipe cleaner, wrap wool around it, felt in place and then twist into shape x
Thank you😁😁
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I like the gray sheep
Thanks
Absolutely wonderful! Thank you!!!
Thanks, is that a dachshund in your picture, I have two now x
Thanks for this !just made my first one ever , globe tried 2 days ago! Think I’ve got the first ever Clanger x Mouse x Sheep mutations 🤣🤣 don’t think it’s gonna be a gift ! Can only get better right 😅😆loved trying to make it and your kit arrived safe soooooooo……
So glad the kit arrived, just finishing one for the sheep this week, they are fun to do but you always improve with each felt xx
I love this vid!! So cute I have been practicing this project!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks so much, really glad you like it x
Loved trying this project my first sheep 😊. Legs aren’t the best & mine is covered in purple fleece 😂. Using wool that came from a starter pack. However, I have much to sort on the wool & needle front. I will enjoy going through all your content 🙏🏻🤗
Thank you so much, carded wool is the best to start with, sometimes called batts if you are in the US xx
@@feltsbyphilippauk so will get some. Needles that I have no idea on size so again will visit #heidifeathers once I get my head round it. Very addicting 🤩
Very good must try thanks for a great tutorial 👍
Thank you, hope it goes well x
Love Pippa I’m surely making these.
Thanks so much x
I have a question. My son had a lamb project for FFA and we sheared him. Can I use that wool? I am wanting to make a keepsake from his lamb
Yes, probably depending on the breed of sheep, if the wool is too thick it might not felt well. Best thing to do is wash a small sample and give it a go xx
Do you use your own wool? I’m shearing my herd soon and would like to wash and prepare the wool to make these … any tips!?
I do have one video on washing raw wool in my technical playlist but probably check out fibre channels that process their wool completely. It's not hard to do just time consuming but very rewarding xx
Thank you for this video very helpful! 😁🐑
No problem x
Phillipa I'm having trouble finding something for the "core" of my felting; which my understanding is that you don't use the wool roving, but instead use like a wool "batting"? You can't use a polyester filling like for a stuffed animal I guess, eh?
Yes, you definitely can, here's my video on core wools which will help x
th-cam.com/video/NQjiyWmaGxY/w-d-xo.html
Great video. This made me think of perhaps making these using wool dryer balls. Do you know if it would be possible to attach the head and legs to a super felted dryer ball?
Well, interestingly I've just bought some to try, they are solid but my 42g needle went in so probably a yes x
i just found your site. It is so informative and helpful. I am new to felting and i have enjoyed your tutorials. You are so talented. Can i ask where you source your wool please.
Hi, thanks for your lovely comments, yes, I use World of wool online, UK, they are very good but in the description of my video are some other recommendations, Heidi Feathers is great (think she's on holiday at moment) but click on links, thanks so much for watching x
Great tutorial. Thank you🙂
Thanks for watching xx
Philippa the wool for the body is that a kind of knitting wool ?
Yes, it's just a super chunky yarn xx
Thankyou this was so helpfull🙏🏼 do you have a video how to make a giraffe and how to attach it to something like a baby mobile? 😘
Sorry no, I haven't tackled a giraffe yet, something for the future, thanks for watching x
I know this video is old but does the wool have to be washed and carded first? Or can i do it with the wool straight lf a sheeps back
It will probably smell if it's not washed so it depends on how clean the wool is x
i like making felting so my mum bought me a heidifethers kit and lots of white and i tried to make a sheep.i love to make felting i made 2 ladybugs and a pumpkin also my friend made a sheep🐑 and gave me it.
Brilliant, hope you're enjoying it x
just out of curiosity; is it possible to use stuffing from a stuffy/stuffed toy to felt? or would that be a different material?
You can so long as it actually felts, really synthetic stuff doesn't felt so well x
@@feltsbyphilippa okii thank you so much
I love your work after following your channel I have become somewhat good at making wool dolls thank you 😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ , my language is weak so I don't understand what kind of wool is used at minute 11:01?
The video finishes at 11.01, can you check the time again and I will have another look for you x
Thank you ,I will now have a go mydmself. ❤😊
Hope you enjoy them xx
Looks like so much fun! I think this craft is going to be great for me because I can fix mistakes pretty easily (LOL). I gotta tell ya, I love your accent and I do appreciate learning the correct way to pronounce some terms better known in your area across the pond (I'm in the Northeast of the US.). Anyway, the sheep are adorable. I was wondering, is it hard to make the animals smaller - like at least half the size? I keep picturing myself doing a little farm animal scene. [No need to reply, I'll figure it out. LOL]
It's great for mistakes! Just pull the wool off and start again! I made one half the size for my mum so it's fine, just watch your fingers as there's more chance of poking them with smaller makes. Thanks for your lovely comment and for watching x
Sheep balls are the best name 🤣👌
These are the cute!!! Iv never felted before and I really want to get into it your creations are do incredible!! May I ask how long these take?
These are about an hour and a half, maybe a bit more if you are a beginner, I have lots of videos to guide you, check out my beginner playlist x
@@feltsbyphilippa aaaa thank you for responding and so quick too thank you!!!! Iv been binge watching your tutorials your brilliant at explaining!
Hi Philippa, could you tell me where to buy the shaggy wool please? I can't seem to find it anywhere. Many thanks
Hi Mary, if you search Etsy for curly locks that's what I use, could be Teeswater, Blue Faced Leicester or Valais Blacknose xx
@feltsbyphilippa thankyou! Went straight to Etsy and found some. Brill😊
Hi! I’m new to this part of the artistic world. I made a mistake with trying to make a sheep with armature so I took it out. Im a bit lost anyway how big should I make the head in comparison to the body?
Hi, with the sheep in this video the body is about 3 inches across and the heads are about one and half inches long and an inch wide. These sheep aren't realistic so it doesn't matter too much. With a more realistic sheep it's probably about 4:1 ratio with the body length and head size x
Are wool felted items washable please? .. my first look at doing some, it's quite exciting .. I have always been a knitter/crocheter in my young days at school .. men and women (mostly men) coming back from the war needed warm clothing etc to help them recover .. my mum showed me how to knit socks when I was about 8 or 9 yrs old .. but I digress .. sorry .. arthritis has settled in my hands now but I still have to do something useful .. With my 7 grand kids (older now) and 12 great grand kids all knitted for .. I'm hoping this will be a craft easy on my hands .. I do like cross stitch as well which is ok to do, but I'm excited about trying this .. I study all your videos Phillipa .. I find them easy to understand .. I intend to show grandies how to do this as well .. I will get all the preparation things needed and give it a go... thank you so much ... 👏 cheers
Janet
Hi Janet,
How amazing that you can crochet and knit, I am just starting crochet and yes, it is hurting my elbow but I am still enjoying it.
So you don't wash needle felted items, the wool have been prewashed already. Wet felting is another area that I don't do but that uses water and you could probably wash those items. Needle felting is a great craft and not too hard on the hands. Any items you make are fairly delicate so I only sell as adult ornaments as they are not safe for young children and pets but if the children are older and don't pull the creations apart then it's up to you as to what they could play with. Thanks for watching the channel xx
Thank you so much Phillippa ... I'm glad I mentioned the washing bit ... I'm so looking forward to starting my wool felt items ... thank you for your wonderful videos .. 🦘🇦🇺 in Oz, I could sneak into sheep farms and snip some wool off .. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Definitely or they will probably give it to you as they don't get much for wool these days 😁xx
Hello, you have a wonderful way of explaining and showing felting. Will you please amke a video that shows how to make bears...for stories like Goldilocks and the three bears.
Thank you
Hi, thank you, that's very kind of you. Maybe I will make one in the future, I may need to practice first, lovely idea, thanks for watching x
precious!
Thank you xx
But one question, hand fatigue…any suggestions?
Rest, ice then hot water bottle. Build the work up slowly, my hand hurts a lot at times, ice works best for me, I wear the hand support at night when really bad x
So cute!
I think so too, thanks x
Great. Thank you🦋
Thanks for watching and commenting x
Phillipa, What is the name of your ETSY SHOP?
Hi, it's same as my channel, Felts by Philippa, link in description x
The first wool do you make a big ball shape
Yes, a ball shape is perfect x
@@feltsbyphilippa OK good as I can only do balls and sausage shape
Do you know of a place that sells the wolf for felting that isn't outrageously expensive for just a minute amount?
World of wool is the cheapest price and best choice.
Brilliant 😊
Thank you! x
Funny thing, one of the first videos I watched said, “you will bleed!” You’re spot on! I figured I would be stabbed so wore appropriate are our and stabbed above the protector! Ah well! Still having fun! Ordered a bunch of stuff on Etsy,so we’re supporting s mall business!!
Sorry about that, I still stab myself every now and then but with much less force so less blood too. Etsy has some excellent suppliers, thanks for watching and commenting ❣️
Is there a list with the amount of wool I need for each section of the sheep?
No, not for my TH-cam videos, I do on my paid products. It's up to you if you make them bigger or smaller. For the specific curly locks for a 3 inch ball you wouldn't need more than 50 grams to cover it.