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.

List of MATERIAL needed to make Magical Wool Fairies

By Mónica Saraiva - ENG - 25 Feb 2019 3695 0 comments

Would you like to make a Fairy in Magic Wool (merino wool) and don't know what material to order?

Then stay tuned because here at Tudo Feltro we give you a hand in selecting the most suitable material to make a Fairy in Merino Wool with a height of about 25 cm:

Basic Material to Make Fairies in Magic Wool

This is the minimum material needed to make your fairy:

2 NOVELS 10g - White
1VELVELO 10g - Fur Color
1VELVELO 10g - Color for the Dress
1VELO 10g - Color for the Hair
PIPE CLEANSER
1 NEEDLE FOR FELTING
1 FELTING NEEDLES
1 NEEDLE FOR FELTING
1 SMALL SPONGE

NOTE: The most suitable wool for making light and fluffy looking fairies is "TOP WOOL".

To learn something, we should repeat the process as many times as necessary until we get a good result!
And it was with that in mind that we've put together a new (more profitable) list with enough material for you to try your hand at making at least 5 Fairies in Magic Wool:

MERINO WOOL PACK - 12 COLORS

BASIC FELTRAGING KIT - with Large Sponge
1 flask of 200 g - WHITE
1 flask of 50 g - SKIN COLOR
PIPE CLEANER

NOTE: When there is little or no practice in this felting technique, the felting needles often break!!! Not because they are thin and fragile, but because of incorrect handling. So it is always good to have a few extra needles on hand!

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5 FELTING NEEDLES - THICK
5 FELTING NEEDLES - MEDIUM
5 FELTING NEEDLES - FINE

If you like more traditional hair colors, you can always add to that list a Brown Pack, Yellow Pack or
Ash Pack
:

Pack Merino Wool - Brown Tones Pacl Merino Wool - Yellow Tones Pacl Merino Wool - Gray Tones

In case you don't know How to Make a Fairy in Merino Wool, we also have a solution!!!
This is our Boxed Workshop Kit is a "How to Make Enchanted Fairies Kit" and has everything you need (merino wool, tools and detailed instructions) to learn everything at your own pace!!!

And, if you still need help or any clarification, please
contact
.

We are at your disposal for whatever you need! ;)

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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 ®.