sunflowers

Handmade wool sunflowers are a vibrant and fun way to bring a touch of nature into your craft projects. Using techniques like needle felting and wet felting, you can create sunflowers that range from realistic to stylized, depending on your preference. Below are detailed guides for making needle felted and wet felted wool sunflowers, so you can choose the method that best fits your style.

1. Needle Felted Wool Sunflowers

Needle felting is a great option for creating sunflowers with defined shapes and intricate details. You’ll be working with wool roving and using a felting needle to shape the flower petals, center, and leaves.

Materials Needed:

• Wool roving in yellow, brown, green, and dark brown (for the center and leaves)
• Felting needles (a medium or fine gauge needle is best)
• Felting mat or foam pad
• Floral wire (optional for the stem)
• Scissors (optional)

Steps:

• Make the Flower Center:

  • Start by rolling a small amount of dark brown wool roving into a tight ball. This will form the center of your sunflower.
  • Use a felting needle to poke and compress the wool until it becomes firm and compact, shaping it into a slightly rounded shape. The center should be about the size of a large marble or the size you want for your sunflower's center.