This makes me want to try a combination of a number of these techniques. It might be great to use the electric lint remover, then wet is with a glue solution and after it dries, wrap it in cling wrap for two days. Doing all three would likely give you a finish like a pool table.
I'm not so sure as it might melt, try very low temperature first, real wool is quite fireproof hence it's ok to iron, check with where you purchased it from maybe x
Wow simple but very useful. Thank you for taking the time doing the demos!!! But just a quick qn do u think using a scissors and cutting the fuzzy stuff away works?
Really like your videos, very helpful! Would you do a video on wrapping and felting animal legs as I am having so many problems getting them thin and smooth! Keep the videos coming!
@@feltsbyphilippa I just started needle felting, as my kit came last Sunday and I am sad because I accidently left them on the table where my 8 month old pitbull could reach and he pulled them off and chewed them😪🤧😭
@@feltsbyphilippa Well, I poked myself with my needle for the first time😂 I know I said I was always gonna wear the finger protector things but I never wear them. It is very inconvenient and hard to feel things. It honestly didn't really hurt, it was just the element of surprise
Thanks for showing your experiments! I do something i call friction felting where i rub the surface i want to be smooth on my palm. I also use the iron by leaving it standing up and then rolling the surface of the felted object over it, that way you can iron curved surfaces. Another thing ive done is to mix a weakened solution of fabric medium (it's designed to add to acrylic paints to turn them into fabric paints) and paint it on with a brush over the surface of the felted object. You can get a very neat, flat finish if you also use the iron once its dried. It does slightly stiffen the wool, and if you use too much it will leave an obvious sheen.
That's a great idea to rub the item on the iron, especially as the iron really helps. The friction felting I heard a lady describe as kind of like the start of wet felting as you the agitate the fibres to mat together, I'm always rolling legs but I will try to do what you say. Thanks so much, excellent comment, love the sharing x
@@feltsbyphilippa Thank you for sharing also =) I have felted for a couple of years, but i tend to stick to simple projects. Channels like yours help me to be a bit more adventurous. I do a bit of wet felting also. I think the soap is quite important. I have it in my head it has something to do with changing the PH, but i might have misremembered that. Also, you do have to use hot water when wet felting, as it shrinks the wool, and then switch to cold at the end.
Wet felting seems very involved and wet! Glad you like my felts, they are not too involved once it's broken down, love your comments as they will help others too x
I just “discovered” your channel. I’m really benefitting from your experience and willingness to share your tips and tricks. I like how you’re prepared for the craft with everything neatly laid out and ready to go! 💖 your voice is so relaxing! Your instructions are informative and easy to follow. Thank you!
I just finished a fawn, my first. I’m trying to go over it with thread scissors to remove all the fuzziness but the legs are a problem. Do you have a fix for this? Thank you!
Some people use a watered down glue and brush it over, I haven't tried this and you would have to test it first. It's hard with legs as normally I would just use some heat but their shape is very awkward xx
How long do you have to stab for it to be smooth. I have problems with small items because when I poke it into my surface it gets stuck into the stabby surface thingy and comes out really fuzzy like more fuzzy than what you started with. I don't know what else to do. I try doing it in the air but it's tiny so I just get poked. Help
Most stabbing is for about 5 to 10 mins, I get the rough shape and then slowly go over it in fine detail. With regards the getting stuck, this happens a lot, you have to turn it regularly, my black mat I use is great, link in description of video, also be aware you are not stabbing too deep, notice how far in the needle is going and go to a finer needle once you have got the felt into a good shape. Good luck x
I am new to felting and I got some "wool" on Amazon. I'm not sure what it's actually made of. It can be slippery to work with. I've also tried felting raw Llama fiber. But I received a kit from wooly pets and the quality of the wool was so much better to work with! I think that wool was real! Do you recommend using a specific wool? If so,could you please help me out, thanks
Carded wool (sometimes called batts or batting in the US) is much easier to work with. I order from World of Wool and they have a huge carded section. Corriedale is probably my favourite but there are lots more that are good. Craft Kit Company kits have carded wool in them, most Amazon general kits have tops which takes longer x ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gLZ_CHpZh3E.html
Super duper novice here. I've only just completed my first small project. But I wonder if hairspray (maybe a sheer light hold kind?) paired with a fine needle would be an okay idea?
Using an iron had never crossed my mind. I do however use a nose hair trimmer lol though I suspect the lint remover will be an improvement I have 3 so I’ve no idea why that never crossed my mind either. D’oh! I’m wondering what the outcome might be if you were to try using several methods on the same piece; like wrapping it in clingfilm after using the lint remover for example.
@@feltsbyphilippa Ironically, after your video inspired me to think up new ways to use my crafting iron I broke it. 😞 Naturally - I blame you! 😜 Haha I look forward to seeing that new video 😊
