Felting is a hobby with which you can make a huge number of different things. This is not a very complicated process that can be easily learned even if you have never done anything like this before. There are two types of felting: wet and dry. In order to do the job correctly, you will need a special needle, which can be purchased at any specialty store.
But what if you need to make a product now? How can I replace a felting needle and how does it differ from other sewing accessories of this type? You will learn about all this in this article.
Needle for felting wool - features and purpose
A new needle may be needed because the previous one is broken. Unfortunately, this happens quite often for beginners, and buying new sets every time can be problematic for financial reasons. What to do in this case?
First, let's figure out why ordinary needles are not suitable for felting. The fact is that they are more reminiscent of knitting needles than the small sewing needles we are used to.At the end of such devices there are special teeth, with the help of which the felt is grabbed. Thus, the whole process takes place - one piece of wool is captured by a needle and transferred to another place. This is how the shape is formed, and the product also has the required volume.
That's why felt products are so beautiful and pleasant to the touch.
Reference! There are several types of felting needles, each with a different purpose. That is why it is not very advisable to buy a new whole set because one needle breaks.
For example, the thickest devices are used exclusively in the first stages of work, while medium models can be used from the beginning to the end of felting.
How to replace a needle for felting wool
Replacing a needle specially designed for this process can be quite problematic. You can try to take a crochet hook if it has characteristic notches and try to start working. But not every hook will work, so you'll have to use trial and error.
In addition, there are special felting machines into which replaceable attachments are inserted. Making them for such a device is quite simple:
- you need to take the top part and then add the metal remains of the old broken needle to it.
- do not forget to make special notches, otherwise all the work will be useless.
Machines into which needles are inserted allow you to complete the felting process much faster and with better quality. You no longer have to stand for a long time and poke at wool to get a beautiful product as a result.But some craftswomen still prefer to do all the work with their own hands from start to finish - they believe that this is precisely the meaning and pleasure of making this or that thing on their own.
Now you know how a felting needle differs from other sewing tools. The characteristic notches make it an indispensable attribute of this process, without which felting wool simply will not work. But if you choose the right tool or make it yourself, then in the end you will get a magnificent felt product. In addition, there are “reverse” needles, with which you can achieve incredible softness of a toy or craft. This way they turn out even fluffier.
Felting is a useful and interesting activity that will bring pleasure not only to you, but also to everyone who sees or even receives your amazing creations as a gift, because beautiful animals or figures obtained from a simple piece of wool are a real miracle!
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