Woolfelt succulent and leaves for DIY projects

As I mentioned before, there are million types of felts, so it might would take a while, until you figure out the right settings for you. I am using 1mm thick, 100% wool felt (ordered from Hollandfelt), and having a 10W M1 machine with riser base. So the current settings are set for this.

You can adjust the settings, as well as the number of leaves, and the sizes. I will walk you thru on 2 easy (non-sewing) projects.

To make this small succulent, let's use 6 small, and 6 big leaves. (You can make it with less or more - it is just a starter project, and just want to show you some basic steps).

You1l need a glue gun to attach the leaves together first.

Start with the little leaves; add a small dot of glue to the bottom side of one glue, and place a small leaf to it - like you see on the pictures. Then add the other ones one-by-one with this method.

Then, let's leave it, and do the same with the bigger leaves. You may need to apply a bit more glue, but that's it :)

Once you have bot of these leaf strings, you can start put the things together. Use the smaller leaves first, and add a line of glue to the bottom part, and roll that up, as you can see on my picture. Make sure, that you press a bit the bottom part, so the glue will hold everything together.

Once this part is ready, you can follow with the bigger leaves, and add those in the same way.

If you are following up my steps, you should end up with a lovely little succulent plant, what you can use on wreaths, tiny pots or anything else :)

With the remaining leaves, I am showing you a simple stem, what you can use with flowers.

Start with one tiny leaf, and add it to the top of your floral wire. You need to add a tiny dot of glue to the bottom center of that tiny leaf, and place it to the top of your wire. Then, press it slightly from both sides, so you can add a character for your tiny leaf. Then you can set aside the wire a bit.

Then, you need to ‘fold’ these small leaves one-by-one; add a small dot at the bottom center, and just fold them, and press a bit. (if your glue is coming out a bit, feel free to cut that extra part down. Prepare all of the leftover leaves like this.

Once you are ready with all leaves, you can add them to your wire. I suggest to add them to both sides at the same spot first, while you are learning (aka how much glue you need to add, how hard you need to press, or how not to burn your hands). Once you are a skilled glue-gunner, you can play with these leaves, and add them as you want.

So, let's add a small dot of glue to one side of your small leaf, and press it to your wire quickly. Wait until it dries, then take another small leaf, add a small dot to the opposing side of the leaf, and add it to the other side of the wire (same spot). With this you can hide the unperfect glue… 

Follow these steps with the small leaves, then the bigger ones - until you reach the needed size of your stem.

If you are done, you can play a bit with the wire (it doesn't have to be straight), and you are ready to use. (I have used a small group of flowers with it).

Enjoy!