2D Needle Felted Pet Portrait Tutorial
Posted on
2D Needle Felted Pet Portrait Tutorial
A gentle, structured guide for creating flat wool “paintings” of beloved pets.
The Woolsmith’s Handbook Blog
Welcome to the Heidifeathers Blog — your hub for needle felting tutorials, wet felting guides, felting wool types, felting needles, felting tools, and felting supplies for beginners and advanced makers. Explore core wool, tops, batts, armature techniques, colour blending, shaping methods, detail work, and finishing techniques designed to improve structure, texture, and precision in every needle felting and wet felting project. Each tutorial includes direct links to the exact felting materials, felting needles, wool fibres, and tools used, helping you learn, refine, and build confident, professional felting results.
We’re here to guide your felting step by step, cheer on your makes, and encourage you to stretch your skills with new wool, new tools, and new techniques. Whatever you’re learning next, you’ll always have clear tutorials, practical tips, and steady support. xx
Category: Creative Inspiration
-
-
Making 3D Vessels in Wet Felting
Posted on
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.
-
Understanding & Using Angelina Fibres in Your Felting or Spinning Projects
Posted on
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
-
Transforming Wet Felting with Texture and Interest
Posted on
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
-
Mastering Edges in Wet Felting: Straight or Organic
Posted on
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.