Tutorials Needle felting essentials The purpose of this post is to save time and money for beginner needle felting artisans. Here I maintain a list of tools and materials I use. Felting Needles Felting Needle Handle (holds 3 needles) Felting Needle Handle (holds 5 needles) Needle Felting Claw/Mat Cleaner Good Set of Quality Needles Dense Foam Needle Felting Mat Brush-type Needle Felting Mat Quality Natural Wool Roving Quality Natural Wool Batting Color Wool Roving Pipe Cleaners