Needle Felting Tools and Materials
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Description
Students will needle felt an icon that will become a personalized patch. Students will sew this patch on felt or another item such as a bag, apron, or jacket.
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Lesson Objectives
Student will choose an icon image of personal interest.
Students will engage in the process of needle felting.
Students will create a personalized patch and develop a plan for display.
Teaching Strategies
- Guide students in choosing an icon image to create in felt.
- Demonstrate how to needle felt.
- Model the proper use of the tools and how to care for the wool.
- Show how to stitch the patch onto the chosen base.
National Standards
Create
Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.
VA:Cr2.1.7aReflect on whether personal artwork conveys the intended meaning and revise accordingly.
VA:Cr3.1.6aTime Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
30 minutes
Demonstration Time
10 minutes
Student Studio Time
2 hours
Supplies and Materials
- Wool
- Felt
- Scissors
- Felting needle
- Sewing needles (chenille needle size 14/16)
- Foam pieces
- Thread
- Pins (4)
National Standards
Create
Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.
VA:Cr2.1.7aReflect on whether personal artwork conveys the intended meaning and revise accordingly.
VA:Cr3.1.6a
Steps
Pin Base
Pin the base to the foam.
Create tension across the felt.
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