Felting 101: Basics of Needle Felt Painting - Techniques and tips to get you started

In this video, fiber artist Cathy Disbrow takes you through the process of needle felt painting. Learn how to transfer your art to a felt sheet, use wool batt and roving, and different techniques on how to needle felt a wool work of art. This is a great reference tool for anyone starting the art of needle felt painting. Intro: 0:06 Needles I use: 0:56 Wool to Use: 1:03 Wool “Canvas“: 2:30 Painting Examples: 4:55 Framing Your Art: 6:35 Transfer Picture to “Canvas“: 10:14 Felt Painting Techniques: -- Using Wool Batt: 18:10 -- Special Needle Tip: 22:31 -- Blending Colors: 24:12 -- Sharp Edges Tip: 30:10 -- Using a 5-needle Punch Tool: 32:08 -- Using Wool Roving: 33:39 Final Thoughts: 40:21 BRAND NEW to needle felting? Watch my Basics of Needle Felting video: WORKSHOPS: I teach in-person and online workshops & classes. If interested, please send me a message: