Needle felting, also known as dry felting, is an addictive method of shaping or "painting" with unspun wool using a very sharp barbed needle. The needle entangles the scales of wool fiber onto themselves making this a quick and simple way to create designs and pictures on felt, sweaters, scarves and more. Create all sorts of 3-dimensional treasures including dolls and animals for puppetry and play. Needle is VERY SHARP.
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Fine Triangular, 40 gauge - Fine and shallow detail work, small puncture marks. Great for facial features and finishing any fiber, particularly medium or fine wool (Merino), or when you don't want any needling to show.
Felting Needle Variety Pack - 8 pack
Eight color-coded needles: two each: 36 Gauge Tri, 38 Gauge Tri, 40 Gauge Tri, and 38 Gauge Star. Handy starter pack!
Single Felting Needle Holder & Needle
An elegant wood grip for comfortably holding any single needle. Easily remove, replace or exchange the needle. Comes with one 36 gauge needle. Made in the USA. Needle is very sharp and is not intended for young children. Ages 12 to adult.
Feltomo
A single needle felting tool with a comfortable elastomer grip and hard protective cap. Comes with an easily replaceable needle and instructions.
Ashford 4-Needle Felting Tool
Use four needles at once and save time when felting large, flat areas. Comfortable wood handle warms with use and is designed to prevent your hand from getting tired or achy. Needles are easy to replace, just twist open the handle to remove and insert a new needle. Store extra needles in the hollow barrel of the handle. Best felting tool by far plus, it comes with five 36 Gauge felting needles. Needle is VERY SHARP and not for young children. Ages 12 to adult.
Colonial Knob Style Felting Tool
Speed up the process when felting larger areas. Smooth birch knob screws apart to allow quick placement of needles. Handy tool comes with three needles (36 gauge) but will hold up to six. Only the Colonial Needles, available below, are the same length as the three included with this tool. Needle is VERY SHARP and not for young children. Ages 12 to adult.
Foam Needle Felting Pad ~ new low price!
A superior high density foam pad for long use. Fits on your lap and works perfectly as a needle felting surface. 8" x 11" x 1.5".
Adult Hand Carders
Hand carders are used in pairs to prepare fiber or blend fiber or colours. Portable, lightweight and easy to carry they produce small rolags ready for spinning or mini-batts for felting. These sturdy curved back wool carders from Ashford come complete with hand carding instructions and are proportioned for adults. Minor assembly required to glue and screw the handle in place. 72 point cloth, 4.25"x7.75" carding surface.
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Children's Hand Carders
Hand carders are used in pairs to prepare fiber or blend fiber or colours. Portable, lightweight and easy to carry they produce small rolags ready for spinning or mini-batts for felting. These small curved back wool carders from Ashford are made from one piece of wood. Lighter than the Adult Hand Carders we recommend this pair for children or adults with wrist issues. Carding is an activity that has a very calming effect on children. Carding surface of 3"x7.25". Instructions included.
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Ashford Drum Carder ~ enjoy free shipping on this item!
Fiber preparation made easy! Card and blend fibres and colours quickly and efficiently. Create your own colorways. This new model has two ratios for even more flexibility and control when carding and blending. Use the 6:1 ratio to prepare your fleece. The controlled intake and carding will produce a smooth even batt ready for blending, spinning or felting. Use the 4:1 ratio to blend sliver (carded wool), colours and different fiber types consistently into an open and airy batt.
Adjustable drum clearance - allows you to set the teeth distance for total control of your fiber. All nylon bearings ensure it is light and easy to turn. The card cloth has wire teeth with a special protective coating and a flexible rubber backing for long life. The carder is strong and robust with the body made from Silver Beech hardwood and rubber feet to prevent it slipping. Card 65gm (2Ľoz) batt quickly and efficiently. It comes assembled and lacquered ready to use. Clamp and doffer tool (awl) included. For fine and medium wools; Fine 72 point cloth for finer wools & exotic fibers. (Also available: Coarse model for stronger wools or fiber with more vegetable matter to remove.) This is a drop ship item.
Click here to watch a video on how to card fleece.
Click here to watch a video on how to blend colors.
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