Crumbs, thanks for putting all that time in for our benefit ☺. I'm fairly new to this felting lark and have only ever used triangular needles. I'm going to order some twisted and crown needles to get better finish.
Definitely try a twisted, I use a 40 gauge a lot, the crown is weird because it doesn't feel like it's doing anything but it does, thanks for watching x
Hi:) I’ve discovered felting during a really difficult time. I am in Dallas in hospice with my dad.naturally stabbing at wool is better than being angry at the world. I’ve been making dogs for my lovely friends who have been my total support. I’m working on a piece and need a specific color dark blue gray ?? Where do u source colors? Thanks Marlo:)
The ultimate selection of needles is definitely on my list when I next need to order some! Thanks Pippa, was interesting to see the difference, I've never used carded merino before x
Heidi Feathers sounds like the perfect source, because I've been looking for an online small business where I could buy my felting stuff from. My local yarn shop doesn't have much for felting, and I don't know where else to look around me. Unfortunately, I live in the States. Is there a source anyone recommends? Or is Heidi Feathers my best bet? Also, would they ship to the States?
Hi, some items ship to the states from Heidifeathers but you have living felt, the felted ewe, sarafina fibre art, grey fox felting and lionsgate farm. Some are on Etsy and I think they are all US based so will save on postage, hope that helps xx
Hi Philippa, love you videos, I think they're great and really appreciate all the time you put into them. Just wanted to let you know that at the end of this video you talk about your next video, using irons etc to get a smooth finish but for some reason there isn't an end screen link to it, perhaps this is on purpose, but just thought I'd mention it 🙂
Hi Julie, thanks so much for watching and enjoying my videos. I just checked and the video link comes up on my phone and laptop, were you watching on a TV screen, sometimes they don't show the video links. Thanks for letting me know and I'll keep an eye on it xx
Philippa, I've been seeing that beautiful horse head behind you in your tutorials, do you have a tutorial for that specific horse ? I haven't found it yet.
Hi, the only horse head one I have is this one, you can adapt the colours to whatever you wish x feltsbyphilippa.thinkific.com/courses/horse-head-course
I'm having trouble understanding the "takeaway" sort of bottom line from this test. See if I got this right: - when you say smooth you actually mean no loose fibers AND no visible needle holes - wool with thicker fibers is quicker to get rid of needle holes but it keeps showing loose fibers so it does not look super smooth and there is basically no way to get it much smoother after a while - wool with thinner fibers like merino and especially carded merino has less loose fibers but it takes a long time to felt with a very light needle (only one set of barbs) until there are no visible needle holes Correct?
So, smooth is up to you, some people like the needle holes, ultimate smooth is probably with no needle marks. Merino wools will give the ultimate smooth finish but will take ages. Crown needles are the final stage but I don't think they are worth it, a 42 triangular is probably as good. Normal carded Corriedale or Perendale or similar have medium sized fibres and are just as good for far less time felting. Thicker fibres (Swaledale, Herdwick) will never really get that smooth or fuzz free x
Hi! I'd love some advice. I am fairly new exploring different types of wool. I have a project I am working on that requires making a "ball" each time I make and sell one. It always takes me around 45 minutes to get the wool firm. I sell 20 at a time, so I am looking for a wool and needle set that will make this go so much faster. First off- thank you for this video. It was very helpful. Am I understanding then, from this video, to get to a firm core faster I need carded corridel to cut that time down? Right now I'm using an unnamed core wool LOL. What would you recommend to the be the fastest wool/needles to make a firm ball shape? (I'm making white needle felted ghosts)
Hi, so first off you can buy felted balls, Heidifeathers sell them as do some wool companies, they are smallish sizes though. You can also buy dryer balls which are larger, use a fine needle to felt onto the surface as they are quite dense. You can also wet felt balls which is faster too but otherwise a good core wool is fine or I prefer Perendale or Corriedale carded batt for fast felting, good luck xx
Gracias por el tutorial, no suelo usar las agujas reversibles porque dan un acabado demasiado despeinado. Tengo muchas ganas de probar la mini plancha!
Another excellent video its very good for beginners and intermediate thank you also have a question im very interested in knowing how the needle felting machine you got last yr? on etsy from Ukraine?? 🤔 is it still working? Do you use it everytime you felt or do you no longer bother with it?
Hi, thank you! So, sometimes I use it but not that often. I really prefer the therapeutic nature of just the needle but, if I had an injury or tired muscles then I would use it more. It's ok but just not the same as enjoying felting x
I would like those same exact colors for the dapple grey, always wanted one of those since I was a little girl. Yours is outstanding Philippa :)
Crumbs, thanks for putting all that time in for our benefit ☺. I'm fairly new to this felting lark and have only ever used triangular needles. I'm going to order some twisted and crown needles to get better finish.
Definitely try a twisted, I use a 40 gauge a lot, the crown is weird because it doesn't feel like it's doing anything but it does, thanks for watching x
Great video, very informative. Thanks!
Thanks Dawn x
Hi:) I’ve discovered felting during a really difficult time. I am in Dallas in hospice with my dad.naturally stabbing at wool is better than being angry at the world. I’ve been making dogs for my lovely friends who have been my total support.
I’m working on a piece and need a specific color dark blue gray ?? Where do u source colors?
Thanks
Marlo:)
I'm so sorry to hear this, it is a very difficult time. I will link my resouces video below but Felt Wildy can help match actual colours for you x
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I just ordered the needles so looking forward to trying them, thanks for sharing xx
It's a great range of needles, thanks for watching x
The ultimate selection of needles is definitely on my list when I next need to order some!
Thanks Pippa, was interesting to see the difference, I've never used carded merino before x
I thought it might be the best for the smoothest finish but I can't see myself spending an hour and a half on something that size again! Xx
Heidi Feathers sounds like the perfect source, because I've been looking for an online small business where I could buy my felting stuff from. My local yarn shop doesn't have much for felting, and I don't know where else to look around me. Unfortunately, I live in the States. Is there a source anyone recommends? Or is Heidi Feathers my best bet? Also, would they ship to the States?
Hi, some items ship to the states from Heidifeathers but you have living felt, the felted ewe, sarafina fibre art, grey fox felting and lionsgate farm. Some are on Etsy and I think they are all US based so will save on postage, hope that helps xx
Hi Philippa, love you videos, I think they're great and really appreciate all the time you put into them. Just wanted to let you know that at the end of this video you talk about your next video, using irons etc to get a smooth finish but for some reason there isn't an end screen link to it, perhaps this is on purpose, but just thought I'd mention it 🙂
Hi Julie, thanks so much for watching and enjoying my videos. I just checked and the video link comes up on my phone and laptop, were you watching on a TV screen, sometimes they don't show the video links. Thanks for letting me know and I'll keep an eye on it xx
Philippa, I've been seeing that beautiful horse head behind you in your tutorials, do you have a tutorial for that specific horse ? I haven't found it yet.
Hi, the only horse head one I have is this one, you can adapt the colours to whatever you wish x
feltsbyphilippa.thinkific.com/courses/horse-head-course
I'm having trouble understanding the "takeaway" sort of bottom line from this test. See if I got this right:
- when you say smooth you actually mean no loose fibers AND no visible needle holes
- wool with thicker fibers is quicker to get rid of needle holes but it keeps showing loose fibers so it does not look super smooth and there is basically no way to get it much smoother after a while
- wool with thinner fibers like merino and especially carded merino has less loose fibers but it takes a long time to felt with a very light needle (only one set of barbs) until there are no visible needle holes
Correct?
So, smooth is up to you, some people like the needle holes, ultimate smooth is probably with no needle marks. Merino wools will give the ultimate smooth finish but will take ages. Crown needles are the final stage but I don't think they are worth it, a 42 triangular is probably as good.
Normal carded Corriedale or Perendale or similar have medium sized fibres and are just as good for far less time felting. Thicker fibres (Swaledale, Herdwick) will never really get that smooth or fuzz free x
@@feltsbyphilippa Excellent clarification, thank you!
Thank you this video is amazing. I am going to get some cheviot slivers from WOW mid July as i have run out of white carded.
They work so well for wrapping and are a good price too x
Another great video, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi! I'd love some advice. I am fairly new exploring different types of wool. I have a project I am working on that requires making a "ball" each time I make and sell one. It always takes me around 45 minutes to get the wool firm. I sell 20 at a time, so I am looking for a wool and needle set that will make this go so much faster. First off- thank you for this video. It was very helpful. Am I understanding then, from this video, to get to a firm core faster I need carded corridel to cut that time down? Right now I'm using an unnamed core wool LOL. What would you recommend to the be the fastest wool/needles to make a firm ball shape? (I'm making white needle felted ghosts)
Hi, so first off you can buy felted balls, Heidifeathers sell them as do some wool companies, they are smallish sizes though. You can also buy dryer balls which are larger, use a fine needle to felt onto the surface as they are quite dense. You can also wet felt balls which is faster too but otherwise a good core wool is fine or I prefer Perendale or Corriedale carded batt for fast felting, good luck xx
Gracias por el tutorial, no suelo usar las agujas reversibles porque dan un acabado demasiado despeinado. Tengo muchas ganas de probar la mini plancha!
Gracias por mirar, yo también veo tu canal y me encantan tus tutoriales x
@@feltsbyphilippa oooh muchas gracias. Es un honor para mi que los veas. Un abrazo
Another excellent video its very good for beginners and intermediate thank you also have a question im very interested in knowing how the needle felting machine you got last yr? on etsy from Ukraine?? 🤔 is it still working? Do you use it everytime you felt or do you no longer bother with it?
Hi, thank you! So, sometimes I use it but not that often. I really prefer the therapeutic nature of just the needle but, if I had an injury or tired muscles then I would use it more. It's ok but just not the same as enjoying felting x