1. What is needle felting?

Needle felting is a relatively new technique for creating felt by using special felting needles. It can be used to shape any type of natural fiber, including dog and cat fur. It is a type of technique that can be done by hand or with the help of machines. Needle felting is a relatively easy process and is currently in vogue.

2. How is needle felting done?

Needle felting is an art technique that involves turning wool or other fibers with the help of special needles into felt. It is a very versatile technique that allows artists to create a variety of textures and shapes. The advantage of needle felting is that it can be done anywhere, without requiring special conditions or much experience.

3. What is a felting needle?

This is considered the Dry Felt technique. The fibers are interlaced and compacted with one or several special needles. It is an easy and practical technique. With it you can make:

4. How is a felting needle used?

1) Inicia-se o trabalho com a agulha grossa (G). (esta vai apanhar um maior número de fibras) 2) Assim que sentirmos alguma resistência ao picar, deve-se mudar para a agulha média (M). (se insistirmos em utilizar a agulha (G), vai partir) 3) A maior parte do trabalho é realizado com a agulha (M). (pelo menos a montagem/base da lã) 4) Novamente, quando sentirmos resistência ao picar, deve-se mudar para a agulha mais fina (F). 5) O trabalho de detalhe e finalização é sempre realizado com a agulha fina (F).

5. What is Magic Wool?

Magic wool is a special kind of wool that is used for felting and handicrafts.

6. Where can one buy magic wool?

Magic wool can be purchased in stores specializing in handmade felting or online. Magic wool has some unique characteristics that make it ideal for these activities. For example, it is made from natural fibers and is extremely soft. In addition, magic wool has a surface that is perfect for Needle Felting, a technique used to create 2D and 3D felting.

7. What is the price of Magic Wool?

There is no set price for Magic Wool, because this product can vary according to the quality and characteristics of the product. The price can also vary if purchased individually or together with other products.

8. How is Magic Wool stored?

Magic Wool is a safe and effective product for human use. It is made from natural wool and meets Oeko-Tex®-Standard 100. Magic Wool should be stored inside its original packaging and in a cool, dry environment to prevent deterioration of the wool.

Rodolfo - How to make Santa's Reindeer with the technique of needle felting on Magic Wool?

By Mónica Saraiva - ENG - 25 Feb 2019 2768 0 comments

DIY - "Rudolph - Super Kawaii" ONLINE LESSON

In this simple needle felting project, we will recreate some of the magic of Christmas and also understand why this reindeer - Rudolph, is so special!

In the Arctic (North Pole) it is common for people to use reindeer to pull their sleds to get through the snow.
Legend has it that Santa has reindeer too, and that reindeer are special and unique. They can fly!
This is the only way Santa can deliver all the presents on time to children all over the world on Christmas Eve.
Initially, Santa had only eight reindeer.
Their names are: Runner, Dancer, Prancer, Fox, Comet, Cupid, Thunder and Lightning. The reindeer Rudolph, who is the most popular, did show up later.
She is different from all the others, because she has a red, luminous nose, which allows her to see in the fog. And so, on a very foggy night, Santa found Rudolph and asked him to join him in guiding the other reindeer so that they wouldn't get lost on the way.
From then on, Rudolph became the reindeer that, every Christmas, guides Santa's sleigh.

Now that we know a little about this legend, we can say that Rudolph is a strong symbol of focus and orientation.
In felting, these are two essential requirements to evolve technically and reach further!

To start this excellent exercise and develop these skills, you will need: Combed Wool, Felting Needles and Sponge Base.
If you want to add them to your shopping cart, check the "Related Products" topic just below this Post.

Then, just click on the image below to go directly to the Online Classroom page.
There you will be able to Register to watch all the modules for free.

Note: It´s not too much to remember that felting needles are extremely sharp and should be used with care and caution so you don't hurt yourself.

If you don't know how to use felting needles or what their function is, take a look at the "Related Posts" at the bottom of the page.

For more challenges, take a look at "How to felt Santa's Reindeer in Magic Wool"! ⬇️

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Mónica Saraiva - ENG

Olá, o meu nome é Mónica Saraiva e sou Designer & Toy Artist.
Sou licenciada em Design e apaixonada por Feltragem Artesanal desde o ano 2000.

Desde então especializei-me na técnica de Feltragem com Agulhas e só mais tarde em 2006 na Feltragem com Água & Sabão / Nuno Felting.

Durante este precurso de aprendizagem continua participei em inúmeros eventos nacionais, exposições e ministrei várias formações especializadas no âmbito da Feltragem Artesanal em Portugal.

Actualmente sou fundadora das duas maiores marcas nacionais ligadas à Feltragem Artesanal, Tudo Feltro ® e Lã Mágica ®.