Needle Felting Mat - Clover

This large brush-style needle felting mat from Clover is a great bit of kit for all your needle felting work.

It can be used in conjunction with any needle felting tool, is simple to use, and provides the ideal surface to work on. The mat will not only help prevent damage to the surface of your working area, but will also extend the life of your felting tools and needles, helping you get the most out of them.

These mats are perfect for needle punch felt appliqué. Punching applique is an applique technique that does not require and thread or glue. Place the wool applique over the base fabric and pierce lightly with a needle felting tool. The fibers will become interlaced, attaching the motif to the fabric beautifully. 

The brush-like mat enables smooth punching with little resistance, and allows the fibers of the applique to mesh well with the base fabric. (Insert the needles vertically to avoid breaking them.) The bristle length provides the ideal hardness and density for punching. (The needles should not touch the base.)

Available in two sizes

• Small: 9cm x 6.5cm (3.5" x 2.5")
• Large: 9cm x 14cm (3.5" x 5.5”)

Please note:

• Stay in the center of the mat as much as possible. Avoid inserting the Needle Felting Tool beyond the edges of the mat, resulting in breakage of the needles.
• Use Needle Felting Claw & Mat Cleaner (Art. No 8919) to remove stray lint and threads from the brush portion of the mat to keep your work area clean. Do not use the Needle Felting Tool needle(s) to remove stray lint and threads. The needles can break.
• Do not use the Needle Felting Mat for any application other than fancywork requiring a punching mat.