How I needle felt rodent feet from wool & wire, no glue or wax! 3 demos - guinea pig, rat & mouse!

In this tutorial I show you how I needle felt rodent feet from just wool and wire, no glue or wax needed! I demonstrate 3 teeny feet - guinea pig, rat and mouse! which one will you choose to make first?

Needle felting feet that are detailed and realistic doesn't need to be hard. You too can make some feet for your needle felted animals. it just takes a bit of patience and practice :-)

I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!

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NEEDLE FELTING TOOLS & WOOL I RECOMMEND FOR REALISTIC ANIMALS 


1) UK SUPPLIES (for US list see part 2)


Heidifeathers is my main go to online felting wool and tools supplier. They also have brilliant starter kits.https://amzn.to/3wYn60T 


** NEEDLES - Best quality & range - Heidifeathers - all colour coded. 

Ultimate Mix (all the needles you need) https://amzn.to/3PPBb7V 

Or choose by needle type, gauge & quantity (Triangular, Star, Twisted and Reverse Felting Needles) https://amzn.to/3GvVNht 


**FELTING MATS **

Eco Wool Mat - 3 sizes https://amzn.to/3LYct27

Foam Mat - 3 sizes https://amzn.to/3mDZkAH  


** NEEDLE HOLDERS **

Clover Multi Needle Tool (holds 1-3 needles) https://amzn.to/3amZ3w8 

Wooden Multi Needle Tool (holds 4 needles): https://amzn.to/3Dimrak

Long Wooden Single Needle Handles x5  https://amzn.to/3FzWFAy  


** WOOL **

CARDED Wool - quick & easy to felt

Jacob Batts In Natural Shades https://amzn.to/3mDlZx3 - for core wool

White Corriedale Slivers https://amzn.to/30dsfEf  - for wrapping over wire 

Carded Slivers in animal shades - Menagerie mix - 10 colours  https://amzn.to/3wZi2b0 or wildlife mix - 18 colours https://amzn.to/3a2aVa8 


WOOL TOPS - for attaching longer fur/feathers & adding details

Soft Natural Mixed tops - Animal Mix  -10 different breeds https://amzn.to/3lr3VqH

Merino tops - packs of 6 (choose from 8 different shade packs) https://amzn.to/3oMB5Tz 


** SCISSORS **

Stork Shaped Rose Gold Embroidery Scissors https://amzn.to/3AtdJVp 

Professional Thinning Scissors https://amzn.to/3A0zhdf 

Professional Hairdressing Scissors https://amzn.to/3Dp3AKH 

Small Nail Scissors https://amzn.to/3lCLJKf 


** WIRE & PIPE CLEANERS **

Armature Wire - Paper covered (18-30gauge) or Aluminium (15/30gauge) - https://amzn.to/3NGvjvV

100 Pipe Cleaners - Brown, White, Black, Flesh & Grey - https://amzn.to/2Yr0183 


** OTHER **

Multi Purpose Pliers https://amzn.to/3GuFUah for bending/cutting/flattening wire

Air dry clay - 6 Colours https://amzn.to/3onaZpw for beaks, claws, noses.

Remington Ceramic Hair Straighteners https://amzn.to/3lC6zto for thin ears / feathers

Horse hair  https://amzn.to/3N601yY for animal whiskers

2) US SUPPLIES

Wool Needle Felting Pad (by Woolbuddy)  -  https://amzn.to/3e5xtt8 

Precision Felting Needles - https://amzn.to/3EjpBin  

Clover Multi Needle Tool (holds 1-3 needles) https://amzn.to/3V586bd 

Core Wool (by Woolbuddy) - natural undyed  https://amzn.to/3fyga42 

Soft Merino Wool Roving - variety of 39 colors https://amzn.to/3ebqmPS 

Aluminum Armature Wire, 1.5 mm https://amzn.to/3CvDgBr 

22 Gauge paper covered wire https://amzn.to/3CwR2Um 

Pipe Cleaners (pack of black, white, beige & brown) https://amzn.to/3SHc4p2

Flat Nosed Pliers https://amzn.to/3rDtNlb

Stork Shaped Rose Gold Scissors https://amzn.to/3SUGqUP 

Professional Scissors https://amzn.to/3SSokm8 


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