What is the Difference Between Needle Felting and Wet Felting

 

Needle felting, also known as dry felting, does not require the use of water to create the desired results. The result of dry felting is usually a three-dimensional object. 

 

Wet felting involves the combining of wool fibers to create a piece of fabric by using water and soap. It can also be used to create two-dimensional artwork. Compared to other methods of textile creations, wet felting is a simple technique with multiple steps involving heat, moisture, pressure, agitation and a change in pH levels. 

 

Nuno felting is a third technique invented in the 1990s by Australian artist Polly Stirling. Wool is incorporated into an open weave fabric like silk chiffon to create a lightweight felt. The term “nuno” actually lends itself from the Japanese term meaning “cloth.”