Category: Tutorials

1. Working with Needle Felting Handles: Comfort, Precision and Proper Needle Loading

   Posted on 1:35pm Thursday 22nd Jan 2026

   Working with Needle Felting Handles: Comfort, Precision and Proper Needle Loading

   Needle felting handles are more than comfort tools — they influence precision, speed, and how efficiently you can work. The right grip, angle, and needle setup reduce strain, improve control, and help you felt more effectively. This guide explains how to use both plastic and wooden handles, and how to load them safely with felting needles.

   

2. Making 3D Vessels in Wet Felting

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 13th Jan 2026

   Making 3D Vessels in Wet Felting

   Creating 3D vessels in wet felting is all about using a resist to shape wool into a seamless, hollow form. This method works beautifully for bowls, pods, vases, lanterns, and sculptural pieces. The process is simple once you understand the sequence: layout, felt, full, cut, shape, and finish.

   

3. Understanding & Using Angelina Fibres in Your Felting or Spinning Projects

   Posted on 9:40am Thursday 8th Jan 2026

   Understanding and Using Angelina Fibres in Your Felting or Spinning Projects

   Angelina fibres are a versatile way to introduce shimmer, texture, and visual depth to felting and mixed‑media projects. Lightweight, reflective, and available in a wide range of colours, they can be used subtly or boldly depending on your creative goals. This guide covers what they are, how they behave, and how to use them effectively in both needle and wet felting.

   

   Picture Felts by Philippa  

4. Transforming Wet Felting with Texture and Interest

   Posted on 11:05am Thursday 18th Dec 2025

   Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Texture in Wet Felting

   

   1. Choose your fibres

   • curly wool locks for raised, organic textures
   • yarns or threads to create ridges and lines
   • silk or plant fibres for shiny, crinkled surfaces 

5. Mastering Edges in Wet Felting: Straight or Organic

   Posted on 10:10am Thursday 11th Dec 2025

   Tutorial: Creating Straight or Uneven Edges in Wet Felting

   

   Image Stephany Jansen 

   Wet felting naturally encourages fibres to shrink and pull in different directions, which can make edges irregular. With a few techniques, you can decide whether to keep them crisp or let them flow organically.