Trying needle felting for the first time (more painful than we thought!)
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Күн бұрынNeedle felting for the first time turned out to be a really fun DIY project which was more painful yet also more satisfying than we even expected! Thanks to our sponsor Squarespace, go to www.squarespace.com/evanandka... for 10% off your first purchase. Check out the tools we used below! 👇
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@EvanAndKatelyn2 Жыл бұрын
Here's a STAB at self-promo... WOOL you please check out our merch? shopevanandkatelyn.com/ 🐑🐑🐑
@riri_luvs_u Жыл бұрын
I was thinking of trying this did u guys buy the pad separately?
@EvanAndKatelyn2 Жыл бұрын
@@riri_luvs_u We did! We have links to everything we bought in the description
@riri_luvs_u Жыл бұрын
@@EvanAndKatelyn2 oh damn nvm then I'm broke as hell
@theyaremycrocs6009 Жыл бұрын
I WOOLd love to check out your merch!
@Tacomochi Жыл бұрын
@@theyaremycrocs6009 Good one!
@janesmith4617 Жыл бұрын
I really wish Evan and Katelyn would try making themselves a rug using a tufting gun. They are huge fun, and perfect for people with a tendency to chaos.
@EvanAndKatelyn2 Жыл бұрын
that's something on our list of things to try sometime :)
@janesmith4617 Жыл бұрын
@@EvanAndKatelyn2 That's very good to hear. I've had a go with a couple of them--one that cut the loops as it tufted, and one that didn't, and they were a huge amount of fun once I got used to the power and speed. And I ended up with a great rug, too.
@kimbleryan7150 Жыл бұрын
@@EvanAndKatelyn2 do you have the vod for this video I think you said you streamed it.
@divalea Жыл бұрын
A Joob-shaped rug!
@janesmith4617 Жыл бұрын
@@divalea Naturally. The best shape there is.
@atricewarner5705 Жыл бұрын
Fellow needle filter here. There is so much you can do, including making pictures. I hope you do more of this.
@EvanAndKatelyn2 Жыл бұрын
It'd be fun to try making a bob ross painting, but needle felted
@listentomeoliveoyl Жыл бұрын
@@EvanAndKatelyn2 yes
@Warlocket Жыл бұрын
Also there are small finger leather gloves you cant get so you don't hurt your fingers too badly
@GuiSmith Жыл бұрын
@@EvanAndKatelyn2 I would love to see this… and honestly now I wanna do it myself 😆
@dq8431 Жыл бұрын
@@EvanAndKatelyn2 YES!!
@shanyasyag Жыл бұрын
How felting works is there are microscopic barbs on the needle (like porcupine quills) . when you stab the wool you essentially tangle the fibers , making it more dense thus making it smaller. hope the explanation helped 😊 tbh loved your fuzzy creations , so cute ❤️❤️ * Tyvm for the likes guys 🤗
@Rich-Misty Жыл бұрын
Fellow needle felter Thankyou for that explanation I always have so much trouble explaining how it works to people who haven’t done it This is so much easy to wrap your head around than the baloney that comes out of my mouth when ever I try to explain 😂
@dbseamz Жыл бұрын
But it has to be some sort of animal hair, because the "scaly" structure of hair is what makes the fibers grab onto each other.
@jessofalltrades128 Жыл бұрын
Came here to explain this haha. Very well said! It's such an addictive and satisfying craft!
@Nagusame Жыл бұрын
@@dbseamz yes! It’s merino or corriedale wool
@shanyasyag Жыл бұрын
@@Rich-Misty honestly i also have a hard time explaining things like this 😂 sometimes i erase comments because i read it out loud and im like wtf was i trying to say??
@starsiadraws Жыл бұрын
It's always great seeing Evan and Katelyn trying new crafts and things. May your fingers be safe from the stabby sticks of needle felting. 😭✌️
@EvanAndKatelyn2 Жыл бұрын
haha thank you!
@NadarCosainAmber Жыл бұрын
I wonder if a person could needlefelt a Bob Ross painting....
@DeemaCloud Жыл бұрын
@@NadarCosainAmber i must see that! In the words of bobby duke *I want that*
@datgaydangernoodle1315 Жыл бұрын
@@DeemaCloud i wawnt thayut
@languageresources2314 Жыл бұрын
Like Laura Eubanks, the succulent and cactus queen of the world always says: "Every garden needs a pha!!us". She also constantly reminds us that: "If your succulent stands up, you've done your job". So based on those criteria, I think Evan's cactus passes inspection.
@bsidethebox Жыл бұрын
Never heard of her but I love that. I like to make/craft gifts for my "collector" friends and after finishing multiple projects only to have my first viewer dissolve into giggles, I concur: cacti and mushrooms are nature's peens. 🤣
@languageresources2314 Жыл бұрын
@@bsidethebox look her up, she's a hoot and a half. She talks about succs and cactus adjacent plants incessantly and she's the sweetest person on youtube
@ingaingwerkeks6602 Жыл бұрын
Katelyn: Quiet, relaxing, only slightly violent crafting Evan: Rather violent, dangerous, chaotic crafting
@practical_pants Жыл бұрын
6:32 It is so funny watching Evan wear the leather finger guard after stabbing himself, then proceed to hold that guarded finger as far away from the project as possible 🤣
@dbseamz Жыл бұрын
Having tried to use such guards myself, I relate. It's at least as bad as if not worse than a thimble--makes the finger wearing it so clumsy that it can't do anything but get in the way.
@practical_pants Жыл бұрын
@@dbseamz Oh absolutely! The reason that it tickled me so much was the recognition of self I got from it 😆
@thisproduction6321 Жыл бұрын
Iiii
@ps1hagridoufofcharacter 3 ай бұрын
that's what happens to me any time i even try to use a thimble while sewing lol. now i've just given up, i can't even guess how many times i've sewed my finger to my project... so many stab wounds
@weaselstew3572 Жыл бұрын
My mom does needle felting and has an online store where she sells supplies for it, so I've been needle felting for about 11 years! So happy to see you two giving this a try!
@chaoticsad5549 Жыл бұрын
I would love to check out her store, do you have a link?
@agentmae5490 Жыл бұрын
what's your mom's store?
@conditioner46 Жыл бұрын
i would love to check it out! sooo dont be shy share the link
@FreyasArts Жыл бұрын
@@conditioner46 I don't think links can be shared in the comments because of spam filters. But if weaselstew gives us the name, I'm sure we can Google it 😁
@reaganrickey7236 Жыл бұрын
What’s your moms store? I’ve been wanting to try for so long
@jessofalltrades128 Жыл бұрын
As an avid felter myself, I can say with confidence that you guys did a fantastic job on these! Felting can be tricky and requires a lot of patience (and band-aids), but once you get the hang of it it's so satisfying. Like sculpting or painting with wool! I'd love to see more felting videos in the future ♥
@lacytaylor1501 Жыл бұрын
Ah the moment I saw the shapes of their chosen object I had a feeling a lot of giggling would be happening, both for them and me
@aluthenasongsteel Жыл бұрын
The chorus of "ow"s gave me a good laugh while I've been sick! I love watching you two branch out into new ideas and crafts.
@shauxuhrwilsongrim Жыл бұрын
Funny how Joobie doesn't care. Any time I bring anything new home I have two cats all around it 😂
@kkcliffy2952 Жыл бұрын
My cats have stolen needle felting projects out of my hands while I was working on them! Most cats are drawn to wool
@amelia_rose_333 Жыл бұрын
LOVE THIS! Can’t wait to see more… maybe a live stream?? TIP: you can use regular felt sheets to make eyes or mouth and it can sometimes be easier to attach than the stringy dots and lines. Also, after you are finished, you can take a pair of scissors and trim off all the strangely hairs that are sticking out for a much more finished look. 💖 Your first needle felting creations turned out SO cute!
@mariapizzaa Жыл бұрын
I've only felted one thing before but wow the felt sheet thing is such a great tip!
@katiehowell8852 Жыл бұрын
Wool is so neat! It is able to felt together because of all of the microscopic scales on the individual fibers that like to grip together. It can also create laundry mishaps (shrinking) when wool garments are washed too hot or put into the dryer.
@lrizzard Жыл бұрын
ooh interesting!
@kilianalexander2736 Жыл бұрын
I recommend having a leather guard for both the index finger and the thumb, since both are in pokey range. I always use both. Also, you can turn pretty almost any yarn into something you can needle-felt if you use two dog brushes. basically brush the yarn with one, about 1-2 inches at a time (cut the yarn so you have several strands). This way you can have different colours without having to buy a whole thing of wool.
@kkcliffy2952 Жыл бұрын
Needle felting is my favorite stress reliever because you just stab the wool until it does what you want! It's a great way to deal with pent-up anger and end up with beautiful art at the same time
@onewomanarmy6451 Жыл бұрын
So cute! Needle felting is so much fun. If anyone wants to dive further into felting I would also suggest trying out wet felting. It is way messier due to the soapy water but it is such a cool process and the options on what to do are basically endless. First time I tried wet felting I made candycanes for my chrismas tree. I embedded a wire in them so I would be able to change how long and wide the was curv when hanging them in the tree. It's been at least ten years, I put them up every year and they still look just as good as they did when they were newly finished.
@meg2831 Жыл бұрын
This turned out so cute. You guys did a good job. Though Evan was making me a bit nervous everytime he looked away while he was using the needle. 😆
@Dove96 Жыл бұрын
Same
@jennieb9000 Жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos, I am totally living vicariously through you. You guys do everything I’ve always wanted to try but we’re afraid to; needle felting to staby staby, flow acrylic painting to messy messy, ect…. I get all the joy without the mess and stabs, so please never stop trying new things cause someday I’m going to find one I want to do myself!
@zephyr4254 Жыл бұрын
if i'm not mistaken, i think the needles have tiny little barbs on them, so when you stab the felt, it pulls the little fibers down and tangles them into each other, making them stick together. I think. Edited for spelling
@dbseamz Жыл бұрын
That's the explanation I've heard! The other part is that you have to use some kind of animal hair (wool is most common but people have used combings from their pets as well) because the surface of each fiber has little "scales" that catch on each other when the fibers are tangled by the needle's barbs.
@zephyr4254 Жыл бұрын
@@dbseamz yeah, like how you use horse hair for bows because the barbs/scales on them pluck the string a bajillion times, making a continuous noise
@Jglabb Жыл бұрын
So the needles have tiny little hooks integrated in them, they are special kinds of needles specifically for this to help 'hook' the felt together to itself. As you "poke" or 'stab' it it hooks to itself and forms whatever shape you're making. You guys make my day every time I watch your videos! Thanks, keep it up (: love you guys!
@gracie_the_goose Жыл бұрын
So good you guys! Needle felting is such a fun and cute craft. Every time I see needle felting, I think of my cousin who is needle felting the illustrations for a children's book...they've been at it for a couple years
@shanyasyag Жыл бұрын
That's so cool!!
@brendaniesman5085 Жыл бұрын
Katelyn's Face At 0:00 Is Priceless🤣 Perfect Start To The Video.
@rosalocalinda Жыл бұрын
I've been crocheting for over 20 years and I make all kinds of complicated plushes... but the concept of needle felting still baffles me
@dawnsherratt2317 Жыл бұрын
It's easy you just keep stabbing and squeezing it til it takes the shape you want 💕
@darkguardian011 Жыл бұрын
EandK are living proof of people succeeding at life while having, not only many hobbies, but ALL hobbies.
@chooseyourthoughts7692 Жыл бұрын
Such a fun, casual and relaxing video! I love your crafty ones 😊❤
@wilsmeun Жыл бұрын
I would love to see more of this! Both of your creations are so cute!! 😍😍
@lezlezzin Жыл бұрын
y’all have no idea how much joy and comfort ur videos bring. Any time I’m having a rough day or just wanna smile I come to ur channel 💖 thank you Evan and Katelyn!
@divalea Жыл бұрын
I love how you guys are so supportive of each other and how Evan gets so excited about All the Things. I’m here for it.
@heather_bee Жыл бұрын
Fun! I never would have thought to try this. The little smiles on Katelyn's mushrooms are so cuuute! 🥹
@moorefuld Жыл бұрын
New crafts just means new ways to have fun. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
@anxiousanalyst Жыл бұрын
I want to see more needle felting!!! I loved watching you guys expand on the initial designs and give them your own flair!!!
@Moonguided Жыл бұрын
I just picked up needle felting supplies this month too! I'm gonna try to make a "painting" on some canvas that I originally bought for punch needle work. I'd love to see you two try punch needle/rug making too!
@linz7833 Жыл бұрын
Your videos always help with my anxiety 💖 I want to thank you guys !!! This video came at the perfect time !! Love u guys keep up the good work!!
@bruisesandmuffins Жыл бұрын
I've been doing felting for a long while now and I've never been more excited to watch XD BTW if yall do paintings or anything make sure you guys get the fun textures like nepps and locks (also pay attention to the type of needle you have, it changes depending on the type of work you do)
@addykate8533 6 ай бұрын
It’s actually forming together by the needles pushing the fibers together into tiny little knots!! It’s really fascinating honestly! Love your content🤍
@TheCornDavis Жыл бұрын
That is so adorable! I need more of these videos
@baristamaster5185 Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness I love them!!! I really want to try needle felting and this has totally inspired me! You guys are brilliant!!
@banannaerbeth Жыл бұрын
So fun! Yall did a great job! Got me interested in trying this out myself!
@nikolhristova7137 Жыл бұрын
Woah thats amazing 😎 Always fun to see what you make at the end of ur videos! AND THE EDITING IS PHENOMENAL I SWEAR ❤❤❤
@Ba-kt6ju Жыл бұрын
3:30 Cactus adjacent with Evan and Katelyn, yeah!
@bedsidearts Жыл бұрын
I love how yall experiment with things I want to try so I know what "not" to do so when I do it I know how to correct
@EmilySmith-fj4mz Жыл бұрын
I tried this recently myself and it's so fun I love it
@dbseamz Жыл бұрын
I have been eagerly awaiting this video ever since it was announced on the other channel! The finished products really reflect your individual styles--Evan made an endearingly chaotic creature, and Katelyn turned a mundane object (mushroom) into something cute!
@lolilo2759 Жыл бұрын
Looks cool! Would love to see you guys doing this more! :)
@peridotplasmaa Жыл бұрын
Lol, I did this with my cat's fur once, and made him a sombrero!
@murphy1865 Жыл бұрын
The captions on the lemon and hand pics got me. Well done.
@R31NDROP Жыл бұрын
For a first attempt those turned out amazing! I can’t say my first needle felted project looked that good😂
@ManikFerret Жыл бұрын
Clay scuplting miniture models has some really cool techniques that i think you would love!
@breakmydreams Жыл бұрын
Those turned out cute 🥰 I've always wanted to try needle felting, but haven't yet, but hopefully can try it this year 🥰
@fluffypuffs Жыл бұрын
OMG. Following Bob Ross painting with wool!! (make it small tho so you dont need as much wool) i'd love to see it! you need like a flat piece of felt on a flat foam piece as a canvas :)))) ❤️
@renees766 Жыл бұрын
Great job!!!! They both look fantastic! 👍
@Raging.Monkey Жыл бұрын
Love you guys by the way you Brighten up my day
@kitsune_owo378 Жыл бұрын
I love needle felting! I got into it before it started becoming more recognized, I wish I'd found it when it got popular because boy did I have a hard time finding what I needed. But it all worked out! I have fun when I needle felt. Always love seeing you two lovely little chaos beans trying new things
@MutatedWires Жыл бұрын
Oh these are PERFECT LMAO, and honestly hats off to both of you for not tainting the wool colours with... Well.. stab juice is maybe the YT friendly way to say such- Sadly I haven't had chance to watch your gaming channel in awhile; but if you don't mind me suggesting so.. the designs of these are REALLY really cute - and they remind me of a game called ooblets! Sadly it's single player, but it's kind of like a silly stardew X Pokémon esque farming sim; followed by cute dance battles, doing favours for the town etc.. it's bizzare, simple and cute! Plus it comes with polite looking mushrooms that very much remind me of your new felt friend! But besides that, this was really fun to watch. I enjoy seeing you both experiment with new mediums - and it's been a blast seeing that expand over the past 3 years of so now! (I can't quite remember when the bucket stool video came out, but close enough!)
@edelweissday5274 Жыл бұрын
You may try Electric needle felting tools are available for those with dexterity issues or arm/shoulder hand arthritis. Variable speed, 4 needles to choose from, usually takes 1 hour of work 15 minutes to complete, suitable for large needle felting
@Ghostie_Cat Жыл бұрын
I loved this video so much!!! I’m glad y’all decided to try this!!! Question for you though: have you tried crochet or knitting? I saw the crocheted Pikachu in the back and thought of that :)))
@hiyuodin Жыл бұрын
I love how you can tell who made which, the chaos of the cactus and the cuteness of the mushrooms haha
@silly7diewerke Жыл бұрын
Fun to se you guys try-out needle felting. I have been doing that for 2 years now. Selling at markets and in a shop. I find it very relaxing. Sculpting with wool.
@hellokity2495 Жыл бұрын
Love watching you both!!❤❤❤
@An_Almond Жыл бұрын
3:27 when I heard Evan say “cactus adjacent” I immediately thought of science adjacent with Evan and Katelyn lol
@JillianBeach77 Жыл бұрын
I used to work at an art gallery, and at one time they tried an introductory needle felting class as a children's program. The instructor said that even with adult supervision, it turned into a "bloody mess" - her words. 😅
@dawnsherratt2317 Жыл бұрын
Wow. I ran a needle felting workshop at a home ed group and we only had about 2 of the adults stab themselves the kids were fine 😂😂
@surrealsadi841 Жыл бұрын
those are AMAZING!!!!
@Lauren-pd4jv Жыл бұрын
I mean this in the nicest and most complementary way possible, but Evan’s cactus has the vibe of if Larry the Cucumber from Veggie Tales, somehow wound up in Rick and Morty.
@CosmicRot Жыл бұрын
this really makes me want to get back into needlefelting I used to do it a lot as a teenager and made so many bright colored little alpacas haha
@Jordynmco Жыл бұрын
in the most loving way possible, Evan's cactus looks like a haunted Larry the Cucumber from Veggie Tales.
@tiffanyw3425 Жыл бұрын
Theirs is the ONLY ads I watch. They are always so funny!
@cepheuslu7330 Жыл бұрын
I love when y'all get crafty with stuff like this! I've needle felted for a few years and was so excited to see this video! It's such a rewarding craft and I can't count the number of times I've stabbed myself :') I loved y'all's creations!
@gwammeh Жыл бұрын
I haven’t tried needle-felting before. As a crocheter who knows very well that friction + wool = lump, it still looks like magic.
@Jeanettic Жыл бұрын
Omg cute! They came out great 😊
@WolfRose11 Жыл бұрын
Basically with needle felting, it interweaves the various fibers. This is easier to do with wool because it tends to have a higher friction with it's fellow wool fibers.
@stormypinkness4030 Жыл бұрын
These turned out to be super adorable.
@melissarmt7330 Жыл бұрын
ARGH! I love needle felting because there is something incredibly satisfying about that "crunchy" sound that's made by using surgically sharp, barbed needles and using them to stab a bit of wool. Crazy, right? I've had fun with this for years. Then you two do a video on it and I can't make it two minutes in without being sure you're going to stab the fool out of yourselves! Those needles make holes in you because they have barbs! >< Query, which needle felting device did each of you prefer? I have everything I saw you using (but not in a kit) and so I'm interested in what you really think of the supplies.
@johanneshalberstadt3663 Жыл бұрын
I love the shade of Katelyn's editing!^^ When Evan explains how the needles work...😅🤣
@lynnettetorres7338 Жыл бұрын
The cutest thing I've ever seen 😍😍😍😍😍😍
@WolfwashereBOO Жыл бұрын
This was too adorable 😹 Joob's reaction is always my favorite
@_TheRoseCrow Жыл бұрын
I love how this was practice for needle felting with joobs fur
@HAMMERonYOUTUBE Жыл бұрын
Great looking Pickle Rick!
@lrnntbr Жыл бұрын
This is so cool!
@MAL-wy2fz Жыл бұрын
Needle felting is the best! Just a tip from someone who's been doing this most of their life, the best part of needle felting is the connection with the wool. Starting with a kit is great, but if you want to take the next step, try and find a local sheep farmer and meet the sheep you get fleece from. I'm not sure if you have any local sheep farmers, so regardless of where you live, PeaceFleece is a great example of a fleece company that cares about the sheep and the history of wool:)
@lburton874 Жыл бұрын
They did neddle felt the cats hair.
@rigby.walabee Жыл бұрын
When you stab the felt, it basically creates tiny tangles in the fibers that cause it to... well... tangle together. If you've every seen a mat of hair/fur, it's similar to simulating that, but controlled.
@envy14worlds Жыл бұрын
3:29 *happens* My brain: 🎵cactus adjacent with evan and katelyn, yeah!🎵 Immediately after, realizing what the cactus looks like: ...oh wait-
@ptupser Жыл бұрын
good job evan
@teejayaway Жыл бұрын
I have never seen a more specifically Evan and specifically Katelyn set of crafts in my life.
@WellWoopdidoo Жыл бұрын
I needle felt cryptids, mostly jackalopes but I’m working on a few multi-eyed cats. When you’re starting out you probably want to use finger guards.
@lilmeowmeow6784 Жыл бұрын
Those little mushroom faces are so cute!!
@arielreno8951 Жыл бұрын
The fact that evan starts talking and she just zones out. A true marriage right there 🤣🤣🤣
@madgoose777 Жыл бұрын
This video was amazing please do more 🙏😂
@Mrs3SMILE3 Жыл бұрын
at 9:49 jazzy "take me out to the ball game" starts to play lol
@jeremykoerber Жыл бұрын
Evan nailed it on making a Pickle Rick.
@katiex8080 Жыл бұрын
I now need to do this.
@yoliepolie91 Жыл бұрын
To continue the fiber arts crafting, you guys could try crochet! I recommend Woobles beginner kits, they are super cute!
@HorseLover64 Жыл бұрын
Great video y’all!
@niatheelf Жыл бұрын
I love needle felting, but I feel terror every time I pick up a needle xD A few years ago I dropped one on my carpet without realising, it was kinda stood up at an angle and I stepped on it - it went a solid couple centimeters into my foot :') I had a similar experience where I stepped on a sewing needle and it fully impaled through my little toe xD Gotta experience pain in order to create beauty I suppose haha
@imtotallygabster Жыл бұрын
when i first started needle felting i hurt myself a lot but the end process is worth it in the end!
@Giganyx Жыл бұрын
Try carpet making next! Love you guys!❤
@teresaellis7062 Жыл бұрын
I have seen needle felting kits in stores and have seen Rachel Maksy needle felt a frog and a mouse knight and I think, that looks fun and then I realize I have no room in my home for any more objects and am sad. I am working on reducing the amount of stuff I have. Someday I will have room for a felted creature. ✨Life goals. ✨
@elliotteastepp5887 Жыл бұрын
i love it!
@bobblebardsley Жыл бұрын
10:07 3-hour ASMR Ambience Evan + Katelyn Doing Crafts From The Next Room video ASAP please.
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