Woolly Doodles now records felting how-to videos so you can have a better understanding of what needle felting is. If you are brand new to needle felting, watch one of the Felting 101 videos. If you need help on a specific technique, watch one of the Tips & Technique videos. If you want to make a project, check out one of the Felting Tutorial videos. So many options in one place.
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Needle Felting 101 Videos
Basics of Needle Felt Painting
In this video, fiber artist Cathy Disbrow takes you through the process of needle felt painting. Learn how to transfer your art to a felt sheet, use wool batt and roving, and different techniques on how to needle felt a wool work of art. You’ll also get some framing ideas. This is a great reference tool for anyone who wants to learn the art of 2-D needle felt painting.
Basics of Needle Felting
In this video, fiber artist Cathy Disbrow explains the science of wool, how wool connects, and demonstrates different ways of needle felting. You’ll also learn about different felting surfaces and how to clean them, types of wool you can use, felting needles and what they are, and a brief intro to needle felt painting. This is a great reference tool for anyone starting the art of needle felting.
Using Curly Wool Locks in Needle Felting
In this 2 part series, join fiber artist Cathy Disbrow as she talks about the different breeds of curly wool locks she uses when needle felting, shows you how she prepares the locks for needle felting, and demonstrates how to attach them to various needle felt projects.
Part 1: Sheep Breeds & Prepping Locks Watch Video >
Part 2: Attaching Locks to Projects Watch Video >
Needle Felting Tips and Techniques Videos
How To Hang Felted Art To Make It An Ornament
In this video, join fiber artist Cathy Disbrow as she demonstrates different ways to string up her fiber art to make them hanging ornaments. This technique can also be used to hang any piece of fiber art, not just for holiday decor.
How I Start a Needle Felt Painting: From a Photo to Wool
In this video, fiber artist Cathy Disbrow takes you into her head to show you how she starts a needle felt painting. This is not a full tutorial, but will get you well on your way to thinking about your own needle felt paintings.
Felting Needles 101 – Facebook Live recording
There are at least 18 different types of felting needles that all do different things when needle felting. Cathy explains what each one does and answers any questions asked during the Live event. This video was originally a Facebook Live event.
NOTE: I’m recording a new video that will be available on YouTube. It will be out in Fall 2024.
Felting Tutorials for Beginners
Needle Felt a Basic Bird Tutorial
Learn the basics of needle felting a bird that you can string up with a nylon cord to hang it.
Needle Felt a Tomato Cushion Tutorial
Cathy teaches you the basics of needle felting by making a tomato pin cushion OR just a tomato.
Needle Felt a Small Pumpkin Tutorial
Cathy teaches you the basics of needle felting by making a small pumpkin gourd.
Needle Felt Pie Slice & Pumpkin Pins Workshop Recording
Cathy teaches you how to needle felt little pie slices and pumpkins that you can make into pins or charms.
Needle Felt a Pansy Tutorial
Cathy teaches you how to needle felt a Pansy flower that you can turn into a brooch, magnet, or clip.
Needle Felt a Pumpkin Painting
Cathy shows you how to needle felt a simple wool painting of a pumpkin. This video was originally a Facebook Live event.
Needle Felt Candy Corn Charms
Cathy shows you how to needle felt Candy Corn Charms that can be made into jewelry. This video was originally a Facebook Live event.
Needle Felt a Cookie Cutter Ornament
Cathy shows you how to needle felt and decorate ornaments made by stabbing wool into a cookie cutter. This video was originally a Facebook Live event.
Needle Felt Carrots Tutorial
Cathy shows you how to needle felt different ways to needle felt carrots. This video was originally a Facebook Live event.
Needle Felt a Small Pine Tree Tutorial
Cathy shows you how to needle felt a simple tree decoration using a skewer. This video was originally a Facebook Live event.