Felting needles – Glückskäfer

Felting needles / Waldorf handwork tools – Glückskäfer

Glückskäfer’s set of 6 metal felting needles are specialist crafting tools for various wet and dry felting craft projects. Felting is a wonderful way to make your own beautiful toys and decorations and have fun crafting with older children! The set includes three different thicknesses of needle:  2 coarse, 2 medium and 2 fine needles. A wooden felting needle holder is also available separately in our shop.

Wet and dry felting and working with natural wool and plant dyed fibres are all important part of Waldorf Steiner Education. Needle felting is a highly tactile experience and a fun, creative Waldorf handwork activity. It is taught in Waldorf Schools worldwide beginning from the age of 7 or 10, and projects can range from beginner to advanced.

These specialist felting needles are designed to matt and lock fibres together. They are longer than sewing needles with a curved end instead of an eye and tiny notches or barbs along the shaft to catch and drag the fibres.

German brand Glückskäfer are well-known in Waldorf and Montessori education for their child-size, real tools specially designed to help children grow in independence.

Glückskäfer’s Waldorf inspired toys, handicrafts and children’s tools are designed in Germany and made in Europe. They are part of traditional German toy makers Nic Toys, renowned for the highest standards of quality products which are designed to support child development and are manufactured ethically and sustainably.

Please note children must be supervised by an adult until they have mastered the felting techniques and using the felting tools safely. Manufacturer recommended age: 14+.

Attention! Not suitable for children under 36 months due to the risk of impact in the throat area with sharp objects.

Contents:

6 felting needles (2 coarse, 2 medium, 2 fine)