Felting needles for dry felting wool

Felting needles for needle-felted figures and appliqués

Felting needles are the tool for dry felting, also called needle felting. The tip has fine barbs that catch the wool fibers as you stab and tangle them together, without any water or soap. This lets you make figures, animals, flowers, balls, jewelry or appliqués on felt and fabric. Needle felting is easy to learn.

Which needle size suits which step

You'll find felting needles individually and in sets in different sizes. Holders and handles take one or more needles and make working more comfortable, especially on larger areas. Suitable fibers include sheep's wool, wool roving and specialty fibers. Work on a foam pad or a felting brush. The base protects your table and the needle and lets the tip go in cleanly. To get started, a set with several sizes makes sense, as it covers every step from the basic shape to the details.

• Coarse needles for pre-felting and building up the basic shape
• Medium needles for further shaping and firming
• Fine needles for details, faces and smooth surfaces
• Holders and handles for several needles at once

Tip: Always stab straight down and pull the needle back out at the same angle. Felting needles break easily when stressed sideways.