[{"id":267695128612,"handle":"armature-wire","title":"Armature Wire","updated_at":"2024-12-11T16:30:27-05:00","body_html":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eArmature Wire for 3D Designs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUsing the proper wire armature for needle felting gives you a head start on your 3D project. Our selection of 3D needle felting wire includes pipe cleaners for smaller projects along with various gauges of cloth covered wire and aluminum needle felting armature wire for you larger sculptures. Using a needle felting wireframe in your sculpture gives you a skeleton-like structure that mimics a real animal. Shop from our selection of craft wire for needle felting to help you create elaborate, sturdy and accurate needle felting sculptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTo learn more about wire armatures for needle felting be sure to visit our tutorials page. We have many projects, ranging from simple loop armatures in the Hedgies to elaborate skeletal structures like the camel. Our troubleshooting video for armatures is particularly helpful! With our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sarafinafiberart.com\/needle-felting-tutorials-s\/129.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etutorials\u003c\/a\u003e, you can develop your skills in proportions and utilizing the proper gauge craft wire for needle felting.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-05-20T16:29:19-04:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Armature Wire"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2022-05-20T16:29:19-04:00","alt":null,"width":5808,"height":2785,"src":"\/\/www.sarafinafiberart.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/tools_20and_20hardware_ebfcd87a-db0d-4001-abed-a3af70776ff9.jpg?v=1659140663"}},{"id":267694506020,"handle":"felting-supplies","title":"Felting Supplies","updated_at":"2024-12-11T23:55:14-05:00","body_html":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFiber Art Supplies for Spinning, Wool \u0026amp; Needle Felting\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhether you are just discovering the world of fiber art or are an experienced needle felter, wet felter, or spinner, at Sarafina Fiber Art we have all of the fiber art supplies you need for your next project. From high-quality fibers to the perfect needle felting tools \u0026amp; hardware, we supply you with everything you need. The possibilities are endless when you have all the right tools \u0026amp; needle felting supplies in place. Find both dry \u0026amp; wet wool felting supplies, spinning supplies, wool spinning supplies \u0026amp; more. We offer an array of wool, specialty fiber, both wet and needle felting tools, armature wire, and a variety of supply packs, which make it convenient for you to complete a project following a Sarafina Fiber Art tutorial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBrowse from a large selection of fiber art supplies to find the inspiration for your next elaborate project. Not sure where or how to start? Look through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sarafinafiberart.com\/needle-felting-tutorials-s\/129.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etutorials\u003c\/a\u003e page to learn and get inspired!\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-05-20T16:28:18-04:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Felting Supplies"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2023-03-10T11:48:49-05:00","alt":null,"width":2880,"height":1620,"src":"\/\/www.sarafinafiberart.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Final_Homepage_Slideshow_Moose.jpg?v=1678466929"}},{"id":267695095844,"handle":"tools-and-hardware","title":"Tools \u0026 Hardware","updated_at":"2024-12-11T22:40:08-05:00","body_html":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNeedle-Felting \u0026amp; Fiber Art Tools\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eExcel in fiber art with quality tools that make the process fun. Every craft relies on specialty tools; Sarafina has gathered and innovated top quality felting tools for you. Original Sarafina designs like our felting surface, the Stabbit Wabbit, the Zullitool and Diget Widget, and our wax line, give you and edge on fulfilling your vision. Our organizational Tool Tote will keep your items from being misplaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhether you are just starting or practiced, Sarafina has the tools you need. For beginners, we have needle-felting starter kits. We have a range of of felting needle gauges and styles to let you realize the difference in crafting fibers. As you grow and expand your knowledge of the tools of the trade, Sarafina Fiber Art has the needles, felting tools, carders, wax products, wires, and more tools necessary to take you to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-05-20T16:29:17-04:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Tools and Hardware"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2022-05-20T16:29:18-04:00","alt":"","width":2048,"height":1365,"src":"\/\/www.sarafinafiberart.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/tools_20and_20hardware_f21ff4b2-f191-4357-a8b4-497217992d99.jpg?v=1694019643"}}]
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Most of my sculptures have armatures. The armatures give them
flexibility, an accurate skeleton, the ease of being able to wrap wool
quickly to begin building shape, and a stable "bone" to keep limbs
skinny. The key is finding the right wire for the job...
We currently offer 2 gauges: 12 and 14
12
gauge wire is a nice weight for sculptures over 10". I use it for
reindeer, camels, and any other larger pieces. You will get a 20ft
coil.
14 gauge wire is perfect for animals in the 6-10" long
range. 14 is my most used wire; ponies, donkeys, goats, sheep, etc.
This 30ft coil of wire will make approximately 10-12 animals.
I like to wrap aluminum wire armatures with pipe cleaners to give the wool something to grab.
You
can learn how to build a solid, efficient, well performing armature by
watching any number of the Sarafina Video Tutorials found here:
