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FELT IT! Which easel should I use for needle-felted fibre painting?

Updated: Jul 21, 2025


Curious about the easel I use for my needle-felted fibre paintings?


When I started, I quickly realised that most commercially available easels weren’t built for the kind of pressure and motion involved in needle felting. After a lot of trial and error (and some very sore shoulders) I ended up designing and building my own.


In this short video, I walk you through my custom-built easel and why working at the right angle is so important for your posture and overall wellbeing as a fibre artist.


Whether you're just starting out or thinking about upgrading your setup, I hope this gives you a few helpful ideas.


Do please let me know if this information helps you!




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