Wednesday, February 19, 2014

F is for Felting

F is for felting, needle felting.

I needed a creative outlet. I love pottery, but the reality is I don't have the time, space, or money to become a potter. I'll have to stick to classes here and there if I want to play in the mud. However, I have discovered something called needle felting. It caught my eye a few months back and I just recently decided to order a kit and give it a whirl.

Needle felting isn't messy, doesn't require expensive equip- ment, and can be done a little here and a little there as I keep my eyes on my mom or small children. One does have to pay attention though because those felting needles are sharp and pierce the skin rather nicely. Ask me how I know...

I've found needle felting to be fun and think I will be looking a little bit more into techniques and supplies (which don't appear to be readily available or easy to find in most craft stores). Maybe this web site will be a good place for me to start.My brain is already running away with possibilities.

I made two mice from the kit I ordered online. Not too bad for a first try and enough to possibly get me hooked. I'll let you know how it goes.


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12 comments:

  1. I'm very impressed! They are so very cute!

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  2. Nice work. And I FEEL your pain...
    ROG, ABCW

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  3. They are darling. I can see one sitting in a shelf, peeking around a jar of something. HaHa

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    1. Maybe I can collect up a few and sneak them into some unsuspecting kitchens. Do you think that could be considered a Random Act of Kindness? ha ha!

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  4. "F" is for......forgot to mail linda some cookies :o(
    Furry ......felty.......fabulous♥️
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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  5. Oh those are SO adorable. Felting is such a pretty result, I love the fuzzy soft feeling.
    ann

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    1. Ii would be great to get to the point where I could make them look realistic, but this is a fun start. I like them too.

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  6. Ouch! That would hurt! Maybe you can start making Christmas ornaments and sell them at a Christmas craft fair in the late fall.

    Leslie
    abcw team

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    1. That's a good idea. I really should come up with a plan now. That way I could be ready when fall gets here.

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