Mats, Needles and Tools - Which Are Best? Needle Felting For Beginners

This is a video going through all the best needle felting mats, unraveling the confusion around needles and talking about extra tools to make your projects a bit easier.
The lovely hand felted cushion (price correct as of July 2020) - Annis's Hand Felted Creations https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/woollysfelting?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=533929401&ga_search_query=woodland%20wuzel

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UK LINKS HERE (US Links Further Down – Thanks).

Heidi Feathers is an excellent supplier so just enter her Amazon shop through my links below and have a look round, great selection of needles and wools. The Felt Box also has amazing carded wools too, link below.
The Felt Box - https://amzn.to/31r2I8m
Heidi Feathers - https://amzn.to/2HjbxtC
Core Wools - https://amzn.to/3jcnRJn

Needle Felting Large Black Foam Mat - https://amzn.to/3kj8AIi
Heidi Feathers Premium Needle Felting Foam Mat - https://amzn.to/2H7Pir1
Heidi Feathers Selection of Wooden Handled Holders - https://amzn.to/3m5YoTW
Heidi Feathers Selection of Needles (Tri, star, reverse, spiral) - https://amzn.to/2HirJeO
Wooden Awl (Best Tool Ever!) - https://amzn.to/2TbguaC
Heidi Feathers Starter Kit With Carded Wool - https://amzn.to/3dMr8hp
Heidi Feathers Selection of Natural Wools - https://amzn.to/2IO7Flb
Hand Carder, Smaller One (You need two) - https://amzn.to/3kgQVRs
Heidi Feathers Larger Hand Carders Two - https://amzn.to/31lwpaM
1mm Craft Wire - https://amzn.to/3ojC0IG
Flat Nose Wire Cutters - https://amzn.to/3kenGyw
Wooden Handled Multi Needle Holder - https://amzn.to/3jfyqeP

NEEDLE FELTING BOOKS
“Needle Felting For Beginners” – How to sculpt with wool – an excellent first book with some lovely confidence boosting projects - https://amzn.to/3kjxZl8
“Little Felted Dogs” – An adorable beginner book with lots of different dog breeds, plenty to choose from, not too challenging - https://amzn.to/3dKTGI1
“Needle Felting – A Complete Course” – Good tips and a lovely range of projects - https://amzn.to/3odgd5s
“Loveable Felted Animals” – I knew this book was good before I got it, it’s just the best, even has a section on sleeping animals! How cute - https://amzn.to/2Taeq2L
“A Masterclass in Needle Felting Dogs” – This book is by the incredible “Chicktin Creations” Cindy-Lou Thompson and has been long awaited. Look up her work on Instagram or Facebook, it’s amazing! If you love dogs, this is made for you - https://amzn.to/35gvTvV
“Little Felted Animals” – Great reviews, a lovely book making teeny tiny animals, lots of photo’s and you don’t need too much wool! - https://amzn.to/31r33HZ

US LINKS

Woolbuddy have a great starter kit - https://amzn.to/3kflJln
Also The Woolbuddy Mat is lovely to felt on - https://amzn.to/3m7iMUO
Mayboo’s Have a Good Selection of Needles - https://amzn.to/34epMZK
Heidi Feathers (when she becomes available is my go to) - https://amzn.to/3dIf1Sq
Foam Needle Felting Mat - https://amzn.to/2Hn7LPO
Wooden Awl Tool (Best tool ever!) - https://amzn.to/3o9JIVK
Hand Carders One (You need two) - https://amzn.to/31r7cvI
1mm Craft wire - https://amzn.to/31s7dzr
Wooden Handle Needle Holder - https://amzn.to/2FQeIsw

NEEDLE FELTING BOOKS
“Needle Felting For Beginners” – How to sculpt with wool – an excellent first book with some lovely confidence boosting projects - https://amzn.to/2IOcTxk
“Little Felted Dogs” – An adorable beginner Book with lots of different dog breeds, plenty to choose from, not too challenging - https://amzn.to/3dK3tOE
“Needle Felting – A Complete Course” – Good Tips and a lovely range of projects - https://amzn.to/2IOcWcu
“Loveable Felted Animals” – I knew this book was good before I got it, it’s just the best, even has a section on sleeping animals! - https://amzn.to/3j9LaUg
“A Masterclass in Needle Felting Dogs” – This book is by the incredible “Chicktincreations” Cindy-Lou Thompson and has been long awaited. Look up her work on Instagram or Facebook, it’s amazing! If you love dogs, this is made for you - https://amzn.to/37nqdCT
“Little Felted Animals” – Great reviews, a lovely book making teeny tiny animals, lots of photo’s and you don’t need too much wool! - https://amzn.to/2Tbe37Z

I have many more beginner videos if you want to learn a bit more in my "Needle Felting Essentials" series, links below.
ABSOLUTE BEGINNER- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnkVLApVejc&frags=pl%2Cwn
WOOLS EXPLAINED - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRaQittDDWI
MATS, NEEDLES AND TOOLS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYTE4C0TPTc
UNICORN GARLAND - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abry7PFL8Ts
HERDWICK SHEEP TUTORIAL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5bv8NzT2Eo
HIGHLAND COW TUTORIAL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKWzfOaZwwk&t=13s

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