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What Are Nepps (and What They Actually Do in Felting)
Nepps are tiny, compact wool pills created during carding. Because the fibres are already tangled into tight little knots, they don’t draft, and they don’t fully integrate into surrounding wool the way regular roving does.
This is exactly what makes them useful: they sit on the surface of your felt and create texture, speckling, and organic irregularity.
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2D Needle Felted Pet Portrait Tutorial
A gentle, structured guide for creating flat wool “paintings” of beloved pets.
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What Makes One Needle Different From Another?
Felting needles vary by:
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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.
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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.
