FAQ ~ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this easy for a BEGINNER to do?
Yes! Our instruction booklets have step-by-step color photos designed for people who want very detailed guidance. Even if you have never worked with wool, you can do this!
All of the CLIENT pictures on our website are from first timers!

I’m having trouble / stuck on one part, how can I get specific help?
Email your question to: marie@livingfelt.com and she will guide you.

How do I DO this? (use the felting needle)
The felting needle is used by poking the needle into the wool with a straight up & down motion. The pressure is light, like a light bounce ~ bounce. Think as though you are using a paint brush to make dots on a canvas, dot dot, dot dot dot….you don’t need a lot of force. Experiment with the needles to find the right one for the job you are doing.

Where can I get more of the STRING JOINTING thread?
You can use dental floss, button thread or find waxed floss just like in our kits from the LEATHER section of your local craft store.

Where can I get more beads for eyes?
Check the beading section of your local craft store. The size in most of our kits is 4mm, round.

How many needles should I have on hand?
We suggest having 2-3 of each size available. Sometimes you might like to hold two needles at once, or have a back up if one breaks.

What is a darning needle or doll needle & where do I get one?
These are large, 3-inch needles that should be available in the sewing section of your local craft store. They probably come in a pack of 3 or 4 and cost about $1 each.

My needle broke / snapped, is this normal? … why did this happen? Etc.
Sometimes people break needles when they are just learning. The shafts are very thin and brittle and will snap if any SIDEWAYS pressure is put on them – like trying to tug wool that has already been felted into place. (a darning needle is best for this as it is very strong) Most often people learn what not to do after breaking one or two.

I already have foam and needles, can I buy the kit without the needlefelting tool kit?
All of our kits come “complete”, so you can give the supplies to a friend, keep them for backup, or purchase the wool and booklets individually.

Do you have more kits? I want to make a dog.
We are working on more, but you can use our bear kit to learn a lot of basic and intermediate techniques; you can then use those skills to create your own dog. Lots of our customers have done just that…and very well too!