How To Needle Felt

==Description==
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Once you know how to needle felt a round ball, the possibilities are endless! This project is a great introduction to the art of needle felting; it's addictive and your house will be filled with felt fun before you know it. 
===Type of Craft===
Other
===Difficulty Level===
Easy
==Supplies Needed==
*wool roving in various colors
*felting needle
*felting mat (we used Clover brand)
hoow to make a monkey is needed
==Directions==
Step One: Pull off a 3"-5" length of your wool roving and roll it into a ball shape (It doesn't have to be perfect, just a loose sphere will be great for now). Place roving on top of felting mat. 
Step Two: With your felting needle, poke the roving repeatedly. You'll notice that the ball will become tighter; keep poking until it's your desired shape. (Pay attention; you don't want to poke your fingers. After that first "Yeeouch!" you'll find yourself being super careful.) 
Step Three: You've got a ball! Now you can use it for a million different projects, ranging from really easy to a little tricky. Here are just a couple of ideas:
*Fill a mason jar with various colored balls
*Make dangly earrings or a bold necklace
*Sew a bunch together to make a placemat or coaster
*Create a hanging mobile
*Make "flowers" with florist's wire
==Additional Photos==
IMG_0650.jpg|Needle Felted Mobile 
IMG_0651.jpg|Materials for needle felting. 
IMG_0640.jpg|Needle Felted Balls in a Jar 
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Category:Needle Felting
Category:Fiber 
Category:Wool