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What are some alternative tools that can be used in place of a felting needle for the process of felting?
Some alternative tools that can be used in place of a felting needle for felting include felting punches, felting machines, and felting molds.
What are the different types of felting needles used in the process of needle felting?
The different types of felting needles used in needle felting are single, double, and triple needles. Each type has a different number of barbs, which help tangle and mat the fibers together during the felting process.
Why are wool fibers good for felting?
Felting with some predictability requires all wool fibres, as blends do not perform as expected during the felting process with any consistency.
What type of felting are there?
the types of felting that come to mind are needle felting and normal felting
What has the author Lynne Farris written?
Lynne Farris has written: 'A touch of felt' -- subject(s): House furnishings, Felting, Felt work 'Fast, Fun & Easy Needle Felting'
Where do you buy felting wool the type that you can use for needle felting?
Nearly any type of wool can be needle felted but certain types work better than others. Wool in batting form (sheets of wool that resembles quilt batting) works the best for sculptural needle felting but it can be harder to find than wool for traditional felting or spinning - also known as roving or combed tops.I use Norwegian C1 Felting Batts for my Felt Alive Wool Sculptures. It felts very fast with a felting needle, it doesn't contain much vegetable matter and it doesn't show the holes from the felting needles. I love it because it is strong which allows my dolls to be very strong and flexible without the use of wire armatures.I find Norwegian C1 Felting Batts online from New England Felting Supply and in smaller quantities at Dream Felt.
What is felt?
Felt is a non-woven material that is produced by matting, condensing and pressing fibres. While some types of felt are very soft and some are tough enough to form construction materials. Felt can be any colour and made into any size.
Where can you find Needle felting supplies in California?
You can purchase felting supplies at The Tin Thimble in Loomis, California.
How is the felting needle used?
Felting needles are made of steel and have barbed blades. The barbs catch the fibers and tangle them together as the needles pierce in an out of the wool or fibers. The more times the needles pierce the fiber, the more dense the fiber becomes. Felting needles are used in industrial felting machines that hold thousands of needles to make flat sheets of felt used for many purposes - the felt liner in the trunk of your car was made on an industrial felting machine. Felting needles are also used for fiber arts. Single felting needles are used to sculpt three dimensional figures and also flat needle felted tapestries.
Is needle felting easy?
Yes, it is very easy if you are careful. Look at your local library for books on needle felting. I taught myself by using a book. :) Don't worry and have fun! There are great resources online as well - search for needle felting DVDs - learning by watching makes needle felting really fun and easy.
How is felt manufactured?
It depends on the kind of felt, Acrylic, Rayon Blend, or Wool but basically felt is created in one of three ways, with felting needles by machine, with water through wet felting, or through a chemical process or plastic melting process. You can read more on types of felt and how they are made on my blog http:/americanfeltandcraft.wordpress.com Andie- American Felt and Craft
What has the author Vivian Peritts written?
Vivian Peritts has written: 'Wool felting workshop' -- subject(s): Clothing and dress, Felt work, Felting, Remaking 'Felted Wool Fashions' 'The cutting edge' -- subject(s): Handicraft, House furnishings, Interior decoration
