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| This craft intrigues me, particuarly since I saw instructions for a needle felted sock monkey! Does anyone do this? Any good websites, books, etc? |
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| What is it, Paula? What does it look like? (I like sock monkeys!) |
You use unfelted wool and a "felting needle" which has barbs on the end. You pounce the needle up and down on the wool and the barbs adhere the wool together or to the backing you are using (like if you're making a pillow). It sounds fairly easy and not too expensive.
http://www.homestead.com/thesilverpenny/FreeProjectNeedleFelting.html
This website gives a good overview.
Sock monkey lover unite! |
That looks fun! Can we do that too on craft day? I plan to send an Evite out in the next few days so those in the Chicago area can suggest dates.  I can't wait! |
| Of course we can try this on craft day. If I can find the needles and wool. |
Oh Lord...I'm gonna pock my eye out!!!!!
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debcram wrote:
Oh Lord...I'm gonna pock my eye out!!!!!
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LMAO Hey, we need an icon with a yamulke! |
I know this is kind of an old post, but I came across it while going back through , scanning for interesting stuff to read. I do a lot of needle-felting, and have discovered that sheepdog fur works great to felt with! You do have to mix a bit of wool in to make it more cooperative though...but hey, its free, and abundant!!! I have given some to various fiber-artist friends, who have spun it into yarn...
:)laurel |
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"And watch your fingers!!! Always know where they are in relation to your felting needle so you don't stick yourself. As they say in Maine: That needle is "wicked sharp!" |
With warnings like that, this is probably not the best hobby for me to pick up with me and my clumsy hands.   |
| Aw comeon...a little perforation never hurt anybody! |
ravenmoonart wrote:
Aw comeon...a little perforation never hurt anybody! |
LMAO, Thanks, but I am not into self mutiltation 
Also I am not a fan of blood. lol
After that warning all I see is blood. |
