Woolbuddy Needle Felting Pad, Needle Felting Mat, Needle Felting Supplies, Foam Pad Alternative, Wool Felting Mat, Made of Felting Wool, For Needle Felting, Wet Felting and 3D Felting, 10inx10inx1.5in

Love this little pad wish I would’ve ordered a tree to go with it

I liked the wool buddy initially. I try to be contentious about moving my project frequently so it doesnt felt to the pad, but I feel like even the smallest bit of felting and then moving it leads to pulling on the felt and making the project fuzzy. I also noticed today as I was felting brown wool onto a project that some white remnants were coming up from the pad and sticking in with the brown. But that may be my fault as I havent cleaned it.

I am just starting out on my needle felting journey, and I have only used the Wool Buddy a few times so far. I tried a cheap craft store foam and it was very small and fell apart quickly. Not a good first experience! The Wool Buddy is a nice size and quality. I can see it lasting for a long while.

Different than the felting foams we are accustomed to, but very functional for needle felting on. I’m very satisfied with this product.

I read about foam vs wool mats. Wool mat is best for needle felting.

Just as specified in description. Durable and just the right size.

This thick mat has been just what I was looking for, and I am pleased with my purchase. I did a lot of research before buying and it had great reviews and so I decided to splurge a bit and start my wool felting off right, and I am so glad I did. Here’s what I’ve found: -Even though I’m an armature spending a little more helped me relax and enjoy the process of learning. My first few days of felting, I’d used a mattress pad we had in storage and it was uncomfortable and I pricked myself multiple times and couldn’t relax because I was struggling with the mat. After getting the Woolbuddy, I could sit anywhere I wanted and feel comfortable that I wasn’t going to stick myself. -I followed a you tube reviewer’s advice and do light colors on the top side and dark colors in the bottom. Some color will stay in your mat. I made some red mushrooms and it dyed the area I was working red. I don’t think I’ll have any issues if I stick with the plan. -I purchased a lint remover to scrape off excess wool, because some gets left behind. I’m glad I did, it’s come in handy. After working I run it over the surface, picking up the bits left behind. -The quality is great. It’s thick enough, has a great amount of surface area and there are several fun color options. I chose the yellow, because I didn’t want something too light that would get discoloration quickly, and I thought the orange was an inviting enough color. I think I’d probably choose a gray if that had been an option, but I’m very happy with the purchase.

I am a beginning felter and I tend to learn by trial and error rather than viewing online tutorials as I should. I purchased the brush type felting pad, a foam one and the Wool Buddy. I hated the brush type immediately, it seemed wobbly and insecure. The foam type was OK but I didnt like the feel or sound of the needle going in and I knew it couldnt last long. Then I tried the Wool Buddy, XL size. I loved the size, the thickness and the feel of it. It felt secure, it felt steady and no matter how much I punched there were no holes or wear that I could see. My only problem was MY OWN FAULT!. I was making a felted leaf, first time I tried it. Of course, a leaf is a flat piece. I needled away and loved the result. Went to pull up the leaf and it was FIRMLY attached to the Wool Buddy. I ruined one side of the WB pulling and scraping the leaf out of it. I didnt want to give up on the WB because I loved everything else about it. So... I did what I should have, watched a few tutorials and got some good tips and realized I was a felting idiot but one with hope. I started again on the remaining good side of the WB. I cut some squares of tulle netting a little larger than the size of the leaf I wanted to make. I put one piece of tulle on the WB, laid out my wool fibers and put another piece of tulle on top, a felting sandwich of sorts. I started needling but every minute or so, I pulled the leaf all the way off the WB and flipped it over. If the tulle got too many holes, I replaced it. The tulle and the frequent flipping worked like a charm. The leaf pulled away perfectly from both the tulle and the WB leaf. Use the WB right and you will love it! All I have to do now is avoid the ugly side I ruined!

I like everything about it except it’s a bit difficult to clean the wool off and it becomes a bit flattened in the middle after much use. But overall it provides a very nice surface to felt on.

Received in a timely manner I did have to air it out as the smell was strong musty