Great video! I got my needles from Heidifeathers too and they are great, have been using the same needle for almost 10 years and it's still fantastic! It's 38 triangle and I bought a few in case they break as some people said needles will break but so far mine lasted for years!😅 Number 34 and 44...are felting needles invented by the Chinese?🤔If they are, then the 4 means death and 3 means life. So, 44 is double death so it's terrible especially for a needle!😂 and 34 is life and death which I guessed you can't mix life and death together, it's bad!😳. Well, maybe it's another reason after all...😅💜
I think you really must have found the reason why 34 and 44 don't exist. Absolutely no one else I have asked knows why and it absolutely could be because of superstition, I am very grateful for your theory, thank you. Yes, I have several needles that has lasted years so a good quality needle is definitely worth it, thanks for watching and commenting, really appreciate it 😀 xx
@@MyzMyzterious32 Yep, 10 years🥰. China can make a lot of things, cheap with bad qualities, business comes first and quality doesn’t matter! But to think about it, things from China are cheap so do expect quality to be “cheap” too!😅.
Thanks for lesson in needles extremely important few felters on you tube explaine like you it's so basic and the foundation to the craft after explaining wool so kind understanding of beginners we need more felters like you for sharing there craft huge difference it makes knowing the needles xx
Thank you so much Philippa for ALL your videos and advice. Since starting needle felting about 3years ago its taken me awhile to get used to the different needles, but I have learned to only buy them at Heidifeathers as they are so helpful and informative with their colour coding and the little card explaining what they all are. Thanks again.
This is wonderful ive been using the triangle needles haven't tried the others i just started needle felting and loving it im thinking of something to do for my next project your vedio's help me know more about felting im watching other felting creator too thank you for this vedio
I found this video very interesting and useful. Most of all I liked the closeups because you could see what the tips look like and realise how they perform in the felting. Unfortunately it is difficult to buy these specialist needles in Sweden. There is plenty of very good wool here though.
Thank you, luckily my phone can do close ups and I find it really helps to actually see what I am talking about. It's fantastic you have good wool as this can be harder to source in Europe, thanks for watching and commenting ☺️ x
Tysm! Ive been wondering about different needles. Im a beginner and bought supplies on Amazon to see if i liked it. I bought multiple needles because ive broke so many. I was just looking last night to buy a felting mat as i got the crappy white foam. I will see if i can make one 1st. Definitely have wondered how to get smooth. Im ocd and cant stand the few items ive done having so much fuzz.
i am quite new to felting from experimenting i found out that for me triangle are best for starting while stars for finishing i have no try yet finer triangle needles i only have bigger at the moment so this is definitely going into my wishlist
@@feltsbyphilippa yeah i am currently working at my fist ever felt sculptures a medium felted bunny that's 89% done and a hard felted goat that's 40% done and before watching your video i though i made a big mistake of felting it to hard since the head is so hardly felted and i thoght i couldn't felt the color on when in actually i just had to swich to spiral 😅 also forks sound really interesting i love drawing girly creatures with long eyelashes and elaborate long crests/manes/hair so the thought of doing such characteristics on my wool sculptures is really exciting
@@feltsbyphilippa btw you should really update your links in the description aka instagram/etsy since it seems they are invalid since they contain your old username
Are the colors of needle tops consistent as to type or do some manufacturers use a different color code? Love your videos. I learn so much from you and get inspired too.
I'm afraid it's specific to each company so if they send you the codes it's important to keep it safe. You can check on their websites to, thanks for watching x
Each company has their own colour coding, it's not universal and if they don't code their needles then I would shop elsewhere. I do have a video on trying to work out what needles you have, it's under my technical playlist xx
42 tri is my fave for everything. Can you tell me why they don’t have the shape and size stamped on at manufacture. I have a set of everything coming from Heidifeathers all the way to Australia.
Hi Philippa, great video, really helped clear up the confusion. I was wondering if you could suggest where to get a 42 Crown Needle? I've searched amazon and only found whole sets of needles. Thank you!
People with joint issues can experience difficulties with needle felted. I got muscle pain, all discussed in this video x ua-cam.com/video/WTlM4ufIfNU/v-deo.html
Micron is the thickness of a strand of wool, the lower it is the thinner the wool and the longer it may take to felt if it is not carded. 28 micro is an average thickness so will be ok, merino wool is about 19 micron so quite fine and fluffy, still useable but best to card it a bit first.
Thanks for the great video. I have so.e needles that I bought online, and included are 36 Guage and 40 Guage "Cone Felting Needles" Any idea how they are used? None of the videos I watch seem to mention them! Thanks!
Truly, this is a great tutorial for felting. Thank you so much for describing the needles in such detail. I've learned so much.
Glad to help x
Great video! Thank you so much for sharing your information and taking the time to demonstrate the needles. I'm learning so much from you! 😘
Glad you like it, thanks for watching x
Great video! I got my needles from Heidifeathers too and they are great, have been using the same needle for almost 10 years and it's still fantastic! It's 38 triangle and I bought a few in case they break as some people said needles will break but so far mine lasted for years!😅 Number 34 and 44...are felting needles invented by the Chinese?🤔If they are, then the 4 means death and 3 means life. So, 44 is double death so it's terrible especially for a needle!😂 and 34 is life and death which I guessed you can't mix life and death together, it's bad!😳. Well, maybe it's another reason after all...😅💜
I think you really must have found the reason why 34 and 44 don't exist. Absolutely no one else I have asked knows why and it absolutely could be because of superstition, I am very grateful for your theory, thank you. Yes, I have several needles that has lasted years so a good quality needle is definitely worth it, thanks for watching and commenting, really appreciate it 😀 xx
Wow 10years on 1 needle!! This is a newer hobby for me. I have went thru so many needles its crazy. But mine are from China from amazon.
@@MyzMyzterious32 Yep, 10 years🥰. China can make a lot of things, cheap with bad qualities, business comes first and quality doesn’t matter! But to think about it, things from China are cheap so do expect quality to be “cheap” too!😅.
Thanks for lesson in needles extremely important few felters on you tube explaine like you it's so basic and the foundation to the craft after explaining wool so kind understanding of beginners we need more felters like you for sharing there craft huge difference it makes knowing the needles xx
Thank you, I just created videos I wish I had when I first started, glad you like them and thanks for watching ❣️
Thank you so much Philippa for ALL your videos and advice. Since starting needle felting about 3years ago its taken me awhile to get used to the different needles, but I have learned to only buy them at Heidifeathers as they are so helpful and informative with their colour coding and the little card explaining what they all are. Thanks again.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching xx
As a total beginner this was great thanks
Glad you liked it.
This is wonderful ive been using the triangle needles haven't tried the others i just started needle felting and loving it im thinking of something to do for my next project your vedio's help me know more about felting im watching other felting creator too thank you for this vedio
Glad it helped and definitely good to try other needles, thanks for watching ❣️
Thank you. So much great info.
Thank you for such an informative video. I've now written down your guide to help when I'm felting!
Glad to help ☺ x
Thanks Pippa, looking forward to next week's video on wools too! x
Thanks, just waiting for an order with some lovely wool in it! X
Another extremely helpful video.Thanks so much.
Thank you x
Very educational. Can you suggest needles to punch in woven fabric
I would go with a 36 or a 32 depending on the thickness of the linen. If they stab in easily then go finer xx
Thank you!
Another great video. You have taught me so much.
Thank you, glad you liked it x
I found this video very interesting and useful. Most of all I liked the closeups because you could see what the tips look like and realise how they perform in the felting. Unfortunately it is difficult to buy these specialist needles in Sweden. There is plenty of very good wool here though.
Thank you, luckily my phone can do close ups and I find it really helps to actually see what I am talking about. It's fantastic you have good wool as this can be harder to source in Europe, thanks for watching and commenting ☺️ x
Tysm! Ive been wondering about different needles. Im a beginner and bought supplies on Amazon to see if i liked it. I bought multiple needles because ive broke so many. I was just looking last night to buy a felting mat as i got the crappy white foam. I will see if i can make one 1st. Definitely have wondered how to get smooth. Im ocd and cant stand the few items ive done having so much fuzz.
Lots of patience, good wool, good needles and maybe a little trim, heat works well too, see under my technical list using heat xx
Great informative tutorial, thank you.
Thanks so much x
Thank you for sharing this.Detailed explanation. 🙏💕
Glad you like it 🙂
Surendra rai
Your work is amazing.
Thank you xx
i am quite new to felting from experimenting i found out that for me triangle are best for starting while stars for finishing i have no try yet finer triangle needles i only have bigger at the moment so this is definitely going into my wishlist
Triangular are just perfect for starting and that's great you like the stars too, definitely try a spiral when you can, they are lovely and light x
@@feltsbyphilippa yeah i am currently working at my fist ever felt sculptures a medium felted bunny that's 89% done and a hard felted goat that's 40% done and before watching your video i though i made a big mistake of felting it to hard since the head is so hardly felted and i thoght i couldn't felt the color on when in actually i just had to swich to spiral 😅 also forks sound really interesting i love drawing girly creatures with long eyelashes and elaborate long crests/manes/hair so the thought of doing such characteristics on my wool sculptures is really exciting
That's great, hope it helps with the hair, it certainly is very secure x
@@feltsbyphilippa btw you should really update your links in the description aka instagram/etsy since it seems they are invalid since they contain your old username
Thanks, I shall have a look, the links work on my older videos and I've not changed my username, thanks for letting me know, I'll redo them x
Good information thank you mam
I need to know what gauzes will b for sizes, how shall I know the gauze on the needle
Good needles are colour coded and come with a chart so you can tell which is which x
@@feltsbyphilippaoh is it thank you very much for the information
Then I have purchased without colour coded needles
Thank you for the info. Have a good dat and stay safe. 💜
Thank you so much Cindy and you too x
Such useful information. Thank you!
Thanks for watching ❣️
Are the colors of needle tops consistent as to type or do some manufacturers use a different color code? Love your videos. I learn so much from you and get inspired too.
I'm afraid it's specific to each company so if they send you the codes it's important to keep it safe. You can check on their websites to, thanks for watching x
You explain so well, but i want to ask ,how can you see what number the Neede has
Each company has their own colour coding, it's not universal and if they don't code their needles then I would shop elsewhere. I do have a video on trying to work out what needles you have, it's under my technical playlist xx
Okay,Thank you
I used to make reborn dolls and used the crown and a forked needle for rooting hair. Just got my felting supplies in and can not wait to start.
Brilliant, hope you enjoy it xx
Thank you
7:25 for my future reference. thanks gr8 vid
Can I make a mat without wet felting? Just needle felting?
And thank you for again a wonderful video. ❤️
Yes you can but it takes a lot of needle felting and may not be as firm but definitely possible x
Thank you for the information ☺️☺️
No problem, glad you liked it x
And can you please make a video on him to make basic shapes specially an egg shap
Really useful info - thanks.
Thanks, glad you liked it x
Good afternoon mam
I need to know what microns of merino wool top to buy
I have replied to your other message x
Thank u!
42 tri is my fave for everything. Can you tell me why they don’t have the shape and size stamped on at manufacture. I have a set of everything coming from Heidifeathers all the way to Australia.
Needles aren't unified at all with lots of different makers plus the stamp mark would be tiny, it would help though x
Do I smooth as I go? Or add everything first and smooth at the end?
Add everything, firm up layers fairly well as you add (depending on how big your item is) then smooth at the end x
@@feltsbyphilippa Thank you so much for replying x
Hi Philippa, great video, really helped clear up the confusion. I was wondering if you could suggest where to get a 42 Crown Needle? I've searched amazon and only found whole sets of needles. Thank you!
Yes of course, heidifeathers on Etsy should have individuals, hope that helps and glad you liked the video x
@@feltsbyphilippa I appreciate the answer & you. Thank you so much!
Thank you.😘❤️
Thanks Helena x
Do you get joint issues from repeated movements?
People with joint issues can experience difficulties with needle felted. I got muscle pain, all discussed in this video x
ua-cam.com/video/WTlM4ufIfNU/v-deo.html
where can we get these needles, it seems limited in australia?
Have you tried Etsy if Amazon don't deliver, postage cost is the issue really x
What needle do you use for the cat's face?
Probably a 40 gauge triangular, a finer needle works best x
Mam I need to know what is the difference between 21 micron and 28 micron, what will happen when I use 21 micron or 28
Micron is the thickness of a strand of wool, the lower it is the thinner the wool and the longer it may take to felt if it is not carded. 28 micro is an average thickness so will be ok, merino wool is about 19 micron so quite fine and fluffy, still useable but best to card it a bit first.
So i need to purchase 19 micron wool@@feltsbyphilippa
@@feltsbyphilippa thank you
I did not see where to buy the needles.
Heidifeathers online is the best place xx
@@feltsbyphilippamam, I need to know where shall I buy the felted needles in india
where can you get the forked needles from please
Heidifeathers, link in description x
hi i tried there she has no stock just thought i would give them a go thanks anyway .
Sorry, I can't find them anywhere else, they are a specialist dolls needle but again I couldn't see any on Etsy x
Thanks for the great video. I have so.e needles that I bought online, and included are 36 Guage and 40 Guage "Cone Felting Needles" Any idea how they are used? None of the videos I watch seem to mention them! Thanks!
You are so informative! Thank you!!
Glad you liked it x
I need needles set to india,how can i get it
Try Etsy for a more local seller to yourself maybe x
K Thank you
Thank you mam