I've been wanting to needle felt for such a long time but I am vegan and had never heard of alternatives to wool. I am so glad you posted this so I could see all of these kinds of materials that I can use! Thank you so much!

@feltsbyphilippa

3 жыл бұрын

There are probably many more, they are not all the easiest to work with but not impossible, good luck and thank you for your lovely comment x

Oh my gosh thank you for this! I've wanted to try felting so so long but I'm vegan and I thought I would just have to live without being able to try it.

@feltsbyphilippa

2 жыл бұрын

Glad this helps, there's lots of fibres out there, really helps to just card them a bit before working with them x

My mum has a allergy to wool and always struggles when she needle felts I sent her this video and she is really impressed she has also subscribed as she is an amazing felter just like you !x cheers Philippa x

@feltsbyphilippa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I think there are some good alternative wools out there, it's just finding them, Really pleased your Mum likes it! Thanks x

@imogen.w.9758

3 жыл бұрын

@@feltsbyphilippa better get the whole family to start watching you now 😂👍x

@feltsbyphilippa

3 жыл бұрын

😄😄x

Silkworms are the caterpillar stage of the silk moth, so yes, an animal, specifically an insect. Silk is made from the cocoons of the caterpillar.

@feltsbyphilippa

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Very good to know x

I am vegan and brand new to needle felting. I've become slightly addicted to your videos and have just had my Heidi feathers vegan starter pack through the post. Still a little confused as to what's the best core material to use though, don't want to make a hash of it and put myself off. Thank you for your brilliant videos.

@feltsbyphilippa

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I'm glad you like my videos. Core wool is simply a cheaper wool for the inside of a project so you save some money. Sometimes it can be wool from sheep that's washed and nothing else done to it but that's not easy to work with and not vegan. Here's my video on core wool but if you have a supplier call them up and ask what they advise x kzread.info/dash/bejne/gIWey9uQncStqLw.html

@solarangel3691

2 жыл бұрын

@@feltsbyphilippa thank you for that. I will endeavour to find a supplier hopefully a biodegradable product will be available

Glad you did this. My sister is allergic to all animal fibers. I have spun some these fibers, but didn’t think about trying to felt with them. You can dye some of these fibers, but you have to use specialty dyes and they are expensive.

@feltsbyphilippa

Жыл бұрын

World of wool have lots more and their new synthetic range is now biodegradable and in a range of colours too. Always best to hand card the fibres a bit before felting as they are mostly in tops form x

Oh thank you 🙏🏼 I just started needle felting and I notice I am allergic to wool but I love it so this is made my day. I can have an alternative and not have any reaction

@feltsbyphilippa

Жыл бұрын

Yes, World of Wool UK have a great selection now so definitely worth looking at x

You are so wonderful for this! Thanks for sharing, I’m excited to order some :)

Awesome video. Thanks for demoing the different types of wool and for all the links!

@feltsbyphilippa

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it, there's lots more out there but it just gives people ideas x

I'm so grateful for you sharing this site and information. I have always wanted to try this. My art will now be expanded.

@feltsbyphilippa

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you like it, thanks so much for commenting and good luck when you try x

Really nice clear explanations. Thanks so much. 👏👏

@feltsbyphilippa

3 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you, thanks x

What a helpful video. Thank you very much!

@feltsbyphilippa

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it, thanks for watching and commenting x

Omg....thank you so much. I'm super allergic to wool and an artist. I had no idea there was such a range available these days.

@feltsbyphilippa

2 жыл бұрын

Yes and I think they have added more, thanks for watching x

this is great! im not vegan at the moment, but this is super helpful. i saw something really neat on a crochet channel where somebody needle felted details on a plush toy and kinda created their own "roving" by bundling up and brushing out their yarn (i believe it was acrylic) with a cat brush (so basically a carding brush) so they had an exact color match to their crochet! i havent tried it out myself yet, bit it looked like it turned out very well (i can share the video if youd like!). do you have any thoughts/tips regarding that trick?

@feltsbyphilippa

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's definitely possible, a great money saver too but it can take time, some wools get a few small bits in them as you brush it but you can pull them out, works great for small amounts xx

Hi Philippa. I am looking for an acrylic fibre as substitution for core 'wool' so I'm glad to have come across this video of yours - a big thank you for doing the research for us. I've just been onto WoW's site and they still sell the 2 that seem to fit the bill and which you were happy to recommend. These are 1) the Undyed Acrylic Top and 2) Fine Denier White Nylon Top. I only do 3D felting so the core 'wool' has to retain its shape. WoW recommended to me their Kapok and I have also tried their Bamboo. However neither of these fibres stood the stabbing test, they just fell apart and wouldn't bind into a shape. Can you please let me know whether you have used the Acrylic Top and the Nylon Top as core base and if so whether they can turn too hard with the stabbing process? The fact that they only come in white is fine as the base. Many thanks for your help.

@feltsbyphilippa

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa, I'm sorry but I'm going to struggle to answer that. I did the research as a customer asked for a custom order and wanted it vegan if possible I purchased all the 'wools' to sample it but it wasn't my favourite to work with so after the video I haven't pursued it further. Try one of the Facebook sites as there are lots of vegan felters out there and they are extremely helpful x

@lisatai8043

2 жыл бұрын

@@feltsbyphilippa Hi Philippa, thank you for replying so promptly. Since yesterday I got some polyester filler to try out and it's been OK as a ball shape; not sure if it'll create an animal form! In my research Heidifeathers is doing a vegan core wool (very expensive) as are Sweet Pea Dolls (marginally less). As I've not tried either yet I can't recommend but will do so bit by bit due to the expense. I agree that the acrylic core is no where as god as wool but if there's a call for it by more and more people we will have to use it for the sake of business.

I'm in the USA. I've tried some acrylics and I can't get them to felt together. I'm allergic to all animal furs. There is no woolworld here. I'm very frustrated.

@feltsbyphilippa

Жыл бұрын

Have you carded the acrylic wool first, have you tried Etsy, I found some bamboo wool in Canada, lovely colours, sorry you are frustrated but I am not a wool supplier x

I ordered soja wool, didn't try it yet am curious how it will be with felt needling want to try to colour it too

@feltsbyphilippa

3 жыл бұрын

Let's us know how it goes, there are quite a few wools out there, it will be interesting to colour it x

I love your videos, Only thing is it makes me sad to see so much plastic. I feel it is our responsibility to move away from it as it causes so much harm. I would love to see a video exploring more of the natural plant alternatives instead that were on the website! X

@feltsbyphilippa

3 жыл бұрын

Do need mean as in the plastic from the packaging? I have done a video on vegan wools which are plant based, harder to needle felt though and I have a video coming out in two weeks from a small new company who pack and send their wool plastic free, looking forward to showing you that one x

@feltsbyphilippa

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely trying to look at these things x

@megpugh8267

3 жыл бұрын

@@feltsbyphilippa Mostly about the acrylic and synthetic plastic alternatives to wool but yes the packaging too, im looking forward to your video about the small company. Oh i will have to go and watch your other video about plant based wool (and probably binge a few more while im at it!) Ive always just used sheep wool but want to try my best to be as environmentally conscious as I can, and include vegan alternatives. Thank you for these videos they are really helpful, and lovely to watch as well! X

@feltsbyphilippa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, glad you like them x

@missbeaussie

2 жыл бұрын

The only things I can think that fit the cruelty free are eco friendly Bill are dryer lint and malted animal fur (which I'm allergic to) 😣

Do you have any recommendations for vegan core wool/batting?

@feltsbyphilippa

Жыл бұрын

No not for core, if you are UK I would call World of wool and ask their advice x

Thnx madam

@feltsbyphilippa

3 жыл бұрын

X

@hussienalhayek555

3 жыл бұрын

What x?

@feltsbyphilippa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks x