Reddit reviews Wooly Brain Needle Felting Needle Set - 5 Each of 5 Types: 36-Triangle, 38-Spiral, 40-Reverse, 40-Spiral, and 42-Spiral
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This set includes 5 needle types: 36-Triangle, 38-Spiral/Twist, 40-Reverse, 40-Spiral, and 42-Spiral (25 total needles), and arrives in a black gift/storage box.See the description below for details on each type of needle. Spirals are the newest type and are said to felt faster and leave less prominent indentions; however, a tube of the traditional triangles are also included.Each type includes a reusable storage tube and color coding cap.Made in Portugal of quality steel by fiber artist favorite, Groz-Beckert.
I'm no expert or anything but... what kind of needles are you using? Most people get started using a basic set, but there's a lot of variety out there.
I got myself this kit and was really impressed by the options it gave me. You really notice a difference with the gauges/sizes, and I'm quite fond of the spiral needles over the standard straights.
The reverse needles, tho. These are neat. Their barbs are reversed so they pull fiber out instead of push it in.
I found (depending on the fiber/wool type) that I could get a pretty smooth finish by varying as needed between shaping with a larger-gauge (36 triangle), refining/un-shaping with reverses, polish it with finer-gauges (42 spiral). Then trim close with fine scissors.
If you're only using a single needle at a time, you could consider making a multi-needle tool using a trimmed wine cork and rubber bands. Working with a little cluster of fine needles really helps pat down the fuzzies.
edit- ps: your overwatch felties are adorbs! really great work!