Needle felting

[morgaina]

I am thinking about doing a needle felt project with 2 of my classes. Maybe something like a coin/cosmetic/glasses pouch and if it works out a little 3-D animal.
Does anyone have any suggestions for a cushion to place the wool on as it is being felted? Foam is what is suggested but I don't have enough foam for an entire class. I am thinking of several layers of cardboard duct taped together as the backing, I could put together enough of those for a class. Do you think this will work? Any better suggestions?
This will be with the classes I trust to work with sharp needles. But any suggestions are appreciated.
I'm about to take off for work where so can't discuss this further until I return.

Comments

[whackychick.livejournal.com]

Hi! I've been doing my needle felting on a coarse bristle brush (have you ever seen one of those wee baby brushes with the soft but thick bristles?) this way, you don't get bits of sponge in your project if you are a wee bit overzealous...NOT that I sit there and manically stab at my project and mutter "die! die! die!"...

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

I will look around the brushes area for a possibility.
Sounds like it's in the infants section of the store, is that right?

NOT that I sit there and manically stab at my project and mutter "die! die! die!"...
Some of my students will do just that ;-)

[whackychick.livejournal.com]

You might want to try the dollar store...

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

I went there yesterday, couldn't find the brushes, there were some sponges, which I plan to try out. I wish they were a little larger. These are kids so their needling may get a little wild. The Dollar store merchandise changes rapidly, so I'll keep going back.