Stacey6163 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I've been admiring needle felted animals on the internet , so I had John check out of Michael's yesterday with a kit and 50% off coupon . I guess it takes some getting used to as well as a lot of time , and found out firsthand why they have you use a mat while jabbing the wool. Kind of missed and needled the inside of my hand , OUCH ! Then after a couple of jabs to the fingers I decided I'd had enough for one day , and went back to making felt mice , less chance of injury. I think I'll read up on it before trying again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgansmith Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 The gal I get my needle felted mice from has been doing this for years and her fingers always look like pincushions. I love the mice but feel guilty she has to injure herself making them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyannmo Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I made several needle felted animals when I was making clothing and accessories for 16" fashion dolls... it's actually a bit of a stress reliever for me enjoy... I can't wait to see what you do with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellee Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I'd love to try needle felting..... I'll have to look around for some tutorials and supply lists. The animals are all so beautiful, I'm sure it takes a lot of practice. I'd love to see wha yu make, but please be careful. ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Any stitchery or other project requiring sharp needles carries a certain risk of missing the item and puncturing body parts. Just make sure your tetanus shot is up to date and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey6163 Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Tetanus shot , check . Being more careful , check . Learning a fun new hobby ( like I need another one ) check. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I have felted a mini mouse last year, 1.5 cm. tall, it was a first try but am certainly going to try some more (I need the practice!). Have collected a lot of how to's on my pinterest and hope one day I will be able to make a lifelike mini animal too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myarmcanfly Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I LOVE needle felting--I haven't done any miniature animals with it, but it's probably my 'primary craft' since it's the main technique I use on my art dolls. I can't recommend leather thimbles enough. They don't feel as stiff and clumsy as metal, but they protect your fingertips like nothing else can! It's especially important when you're working on something extra tiny, since there are some parts you have no choice but to aim the needle towards your hand on. Take it slow and be careful, and I'm sure you'll find needle felting to be a lot of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I have done a little needle felting and use a piece of foam to felt on top of. It works a treat and is cheap. The hardest part is finding wool in colours I want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I bought a penguin kit to try it out, then at Christmas after my son's puppy "gutted" her new playtoy, I used the stuffing to make a snowman. Not much blood on that task either. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLI Designs Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I just picked up needle felting and really do love it. I've only made three sculptures. My mom is actually making a knitted sweater for my Santa figure. And I a so wear the protective leather finger gloves and a foam pad to work on. I haven't needled myself yet (thank god). i purchase my wool from aliexpress.com. They have the best selections of colors. The curly felt for hair I purchase from living felt. i started this so I could make myself a needle felted Nativity Set for next year. heres two of my projects. I think it is so neat how you can mold it and I find it meditative. I enjoy it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 The bulldog is adorable. Is it 1:12? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLI Designs Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 @havanaholly thanks so much. I really enjoy this craft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I asked if your little bulldog was 1:12 scale, since he'd be perfect on a chair or sofa, or the hearthrug of Karin's planned cottage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLI Designs Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 @havanaholly no. It was my second try and I didn't really know what I was doing. He's about the length of my extended hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbytsdy Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Love the bully dog! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiemae Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I felt hungarian sheep dogs (Pulik) out of cords (dreadlocks) our Puli's pull out of each other. it usually involves some bleeding... I am going to try to upload a picture... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinh Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 If you ladies are ever taking orders for custom felted pups I'm getting in line! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLI Designs Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 @aggiemae that's awesome. How big do you make them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiemae Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 On 3/19/2016, 8:05:54, MLI Designs said: @aggiemae that's awesome. How big do you make them? Milo is just the model. He is a Puli, a Hungarian sheep dog. I made the felt dogs from his dropped or pulled out cords. They are about 3/4" tall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucille Kreps Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 yay for felting in oregon! Yay for felting in general!! I've made three needle felted projects so far and have been pretty happy with the results. I'll post pictures of them - the monkey is the first one I did (12th scale plush toy), the gerbil the second (life size) and the hamster the third (also life size... scared the bejezus out of poor Mr. Matthias H. Hamilton when he was presented with his felt portrait!) My fingers looked like swiss cheese after the monkey but I only stuck myself once with the gerbil and not at all with the hamster. Which is weird since I tend to injure myself every day handling not sharp things. Go figure. The other weird thing is that I've always been dismal at sculpting things with clay but for some reason stabbing things repeatedly seems to agree with me lol that bull dog came out great btw!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Amazing, all three! Love them! How did you do those tiny fingers and toes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Lucille, you have a gift. I swear I saw that hamster's nose twitch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 sad to say, real dogs LOVE needle felting. none of my projects survived. the horse my granddaughter and I created was destroyed by their pup, and the bird I made for my spouse was enjoyed by my dog. oh well, they should have put them up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLI Designs Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 @Lucille Kreps those are fantastic. Those are your first timers? It says a lot about your level of creativity. I love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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