So simply because one thing is straightforward doesn’t imply it’s not of worth proper? These little decorations could be made so fast and simple you’ll surprise why you didn’t make them final 12 months! ?
I really feel like there are 2 sorts of needle felters, both you’re a polystyrene or non polystyrene kinda individual. Myself, I want with out the poly nevertheless it definitely does make for a fast mission and if they’re available to you, they prevent utilizing up fibre which can be a bonus if it’s not simple to get the place you might be! Additionally, if you happen to can cowl a ball form, you’ll be able to cowl any form after this, so if you happen to come throughout poly in different kinds that you just like, why not attempt these as effectively!
This tutorial proper right here, takes you thru the step-by-step photograph tutorial so that you could create your personal Christmas decorations this 12 months. Make them for mates, personalise them, make them quirky. You may enhance these any approach you want, even make them into characters by including ears and many others!
You don’t even must do extra felting on them as soon as coated, get caught in with beads, glitter, ribbon, no matter you want! I’d advocate attaching the thread to hold them extra securely although, the outdated, ‘pin within the prime of the ball’ trick received’t keep in for lengthy. You couldn’t wrap the poly ball with thread earlier than you needle felt over it for a extremely safe attachment, simply be sure to don’t felt over the loop as you go! I’d get somebody to assist me maintain it then criss cross the string like wrapping a parcel.
You could possibly use an extended needle and take it proper by way of the ball and again, attaching a bead on the backside earlier than inserting the needle again out and in the highest.
Or you possibly can sew ribbon on after firmly felting the floor.
Have enjoyable discovering your private groove with these! I’m certain the household will love them!
Completely happy felting!
