STOP Using Chenille Stems for Needle Felting! (Here's Why!) | Armature Secrets (FAQ #9)

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Do you struggle with wrapping the wire armatures for your animals and sculptures? Should you use chenille stems (pipe cleaners) or is there a better way? In this week's Needle Felting FAQ (#9!), I'm tackling the question: Chenille Stems or Wool Ribbon for Needle Felting Armatures?

I'll show you why I don't recommend using chenille stems for your needle felted projects. From sharp ends and unwanted color bleed to uneven surfaces and added expense, chenille stems can actually create more problems than they solve.

Instead, I'll reveal my go-to method: wrapping your wire armature with a thin wool ribbon! This technique is smoother, more effective, and blends seamlessly with your felted creations. I'll guide you through the entire process, including how to wrap bare wire using a simple glue technique (no more annoying pipe cleaner fluff!).

In this video, you'll learn:
🐾 The problems with using chenille stems (pipe cleaners) for needle felting armatures.
🐾 How to create a smooth and even wool ribbon for wrapping your armatures.
🐾 My secret trick for wrapping bare wire (no more slipping!).
🐾 How to apply this technique to our ongoing lion project (download the free pattern below!).

Tools and Supplies
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Tools for this project
🐾 Woolbuddy Felting Mat Small https://amzn.to/42T2G7R
🐾 38 Star Felting Needles https://amzn.to/3UScJb7
🐾 Pink Double-Sided Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18″X24″ https://amzn.to/4bM4cN1

Supplies for this project
🐾 Off-White Chunky Core Wool https://www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll...
🐾 Elmer’s Glue-All Multipurpose Glue https://amzn.to/49oWx5v

Links & Resources:
🐾 FREE Lion Needle Felting Pattern: https://theneedlefelter.com/armatures...
🐾 Previous Lion Project Video:    • 🦁 How to Make a Wire Armature for Needle F...  
🐾 My Website: https://theneedlefelter.com/

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