Needle Felting Machine
FeltLoom, a needle felting machine
A process that uses needles to repeatedly punch and tangle wool fibers, creating a felted surface.
Input materials
Washed wool, carded wool, yarns...
How to
1. Prepare the wool : arrange the wool fibers evenly on the surface (1 layer oriented in one direction, 1 layer oriented in the other direction).
2. Place the wool on the Feltloom machine.
3. Start the machine : turn it on and allow the needles to punch through the wool.
4. Repeat, check the texture : continue until the desired felted texture needed.
2. Place the wool on the Feltloom machine.
3. Start the machine : turn it on and allow the needles to punch through the wool.
4. Repeat, check the texture : continue until the desired felted texture needed.
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Conclusion
This machine allows to combine different types of wool, uncarded, carded wool, yarns, and fibre blends (wool + silk, etc.)
Low-tech Criteria
Simplicity4
Efficiency4
Durability3
Maintainability4
Ease of use5
Local3