Description
Once you know how to needle felt a round ball, the possibilities are endless! This project is a great introduction to the art of needle felting; it's addictive and your house will be filled with felt fun before you know it.
Type of Craft
Other
Difficulty Level
Easy
Supplies Needed
- wool roving in various colors
- felting needle
- felting mat (we used Clover brand)
Directions
Step One: Pull off a 3"-5" length of your wool roving and roll it into a ball shape (It doesn't have to be perfect, just a loose sphere will be great for now). Place roving on top of felting mat. Step Two: With your felting needle, poke the roving repeatedly. You'll notice that the ball will become tighter; keep poking until it's your desired shape. (Pay attention; you don't want to poke your fingers. After that first "Yeeouch!" you'll find yourself being super careful.) Step Three: You've got a ball! Now you can use it for a million different projects, ranging from really easy to a little tricky. Here are just a couple of ideas:
- Fill a mason jar with various colored balls
- Make dangly earrings or a bold necklace
- Sew a bunch together to make a placemat or coaster
- Create a hanging mobile
- Make "flowers" with florist's wire
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