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Posts: 5Hi everyone! My name is Natasha and I am a teddybearholic! Hehe! I used to make mohair teddy bears however I've had to downsize and I don't have the space to do that and I thought I would love to learn how to do needlefelting. The thing is I learn visually rather than with books and I was wondering where do I start? Are there any video tutorials I can watch? I've searched youtube but most of them are in Japanese! Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks everyone
Hi Natasha. I learned doing needle felting by watching you tube videos. This was a view years back so I can not remember the videos I watched. I found this one which is a very basic needle felted heart. I will look and see if I can find any more links for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU6tihDWHhQ
Anthony 
Posts: 5Thanks Anthony! 
I'm so excited to get started!
I find that it is easier to lean visually too. This site has some wonderful youtube tutorials and also has links to a Face book forum. Non for a bear as such (the principal is the same) but it is very informative on technique
http://www.sarafinafiberart.com/
Good luck let us know how you get on
michelle
Posts: 5Aw thank you all very much for your help xx
Mikki, Cripple Creek CreativeI'm self taught ,been felting since 2005, hope this helps.
* needles - use #36 for forming the initial shape. #38 and#40 for refining, detail and definition.
* Visually break down your creation into basic simple shapes
* Use a Romney wool for basic shape, refine and add detail with fine merino
* Use 20 gauge floral wire for armatures
* There are several felting tutorials on Pinterest
Need help with any sourcing, just ask, Mikki
Posts: 5Wow I love your elephants! What do you use for the eyes? They look amazing!
Mikki, Cripple Creek Creative
Use glass eyes, colored or amber
Posts: 5Great thanks!
