7 Common NEEDLE FELTING MISTAKES you might be making

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Are you struggling with needle felting? Are your needle felted items not turning out right? You could be making one or more of these mistakes.
In this beginner’s tutorial I’ll explain 7 common mistakes beginner’s to needle felting make and give tips and techniques to make sure that your needle felted artwork turns out looking great every time.
I’ll talk you through crucial tips on shaping, when to use which wool and needles and explain how to make needle felting easier to master for any beginner.
Hope you like it, and if you do find it helpful it would mean the world to me if you’d click on the like button, subscribe and ring the notification bell.

My Etsy shop where you can get downloadable PDF Tips and Tutorials:
https://juliesfeltedfriends.etsy.com

Here’s the link to the ‘When do I stop stabbing?’ video that I mention:
https://youtu.be/oR-RlKflN4w

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MY RECOMMENDED WOOL AND EQUIPMENT FROM AMAZON UK:

***WOOL***
Core Wool:
Jacob Carded Wool Batts - Core Wool (200 grams - Large), White: https://amzn.to/3nQK4RT

Sadly the wool I bought from amazon is unavailable at the moment however there are similar packs such as this pack of 50 colours: https://amzn.to/3iS4oDz
In case it comes back the wool I featured in this video is this one:
Soledi Felting Wool Pack Merino Roving wool 45 colors: https://amzn.to/3SfIjLP

If you prefer to buy individual colours I recommend the following:
Heidifeathers Merino Roving Wool / Tops 25 grams: https://amzn.to/3xMq4o4
Heidifeathers Merino Roving/Tops Wool 100 grams: https://amzn.to/3ykminh

*** NEEDLES***:
42 Gauge Triangular Needle (pack 5) (Heidifeathers via Amazon): https://amzn.to/3Byh75n
40 Gauge Triangular Needle (pack 5) (Heidifeathers via Amazon): https://amzn.to/3bmO3mp

***Felting Mat***:
Woolbuddy Needle Felting Pad/Mat Large (I recommend the white one but it is more expensive): https://amzn.to/3Oo7ASa

***Tools***
Clover Pen Style Needle Felting Tool – Multi needle holder (3): https://amzn.to/3FyMgpF

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WOOL AND EQUIPMENT FROM AMAZON US:

***WOOL***
This pack doesn’t look exactly the same make as the one I bought but looks very similar in that you get 3grams of each color, except you get 100 colors:
Habbi 100 Colors Needle Felting Wool: https://amzn.to/3SlnheX

Carded Core Wool (Woolbuddy) 15.7oz (445 grams): https://amzn.to/3rFn8au

If you’d prefer to buy individual colours:
Heidifeathers Bright White Merino Roving Wool / Tops 25 grams: https://amzn.to/3Em9X5D

***FELTING MATS***:
Woolbuddy Needle Felting Pad/Mat Large (the size I use): https://amzn.to/3OlbfQI
Woolbuddy Needle Felting Pad/Mat Regular in White: https://amzn.to/3zkEaOx

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Here are some of my other needle felting tutorials that you might like:

BEGINNER'S guide to Correcting Needle Felting Mistakes: https://youtu.be/8l9GduqwWzg
Needle Felting cartoon EYES, MOUTHS and FACES : https://youtu.be/3ICvN_DcdxY
How to Needle Felt a Ball for Beginners: https://youtu.be/m1njmmrT46E
Finding the Secret to Needle Felting a Smooth Finish: https://youtu.be/NEjy4q1QwoM
5 Tips on Needle Felting Shapes Accurately: https://youtu.be/WPQnkA03tg8


Chapters or Timestamps:
0:00 Are you making these needle felting mistakes?
0:50 Mistake 1
1:53 Mistake 2
2:51 Mistake 3
3:34 Mistake 4
4:30 Mistake 5
5:11 Mistake 6
5:52 Mistake 7 – two tips in one!
7:21 Real time felting – how long does needle felting really take?


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