Felting Needle Holder
This ball-shaped aid can make it easier to hold and manipulate a felting needle.
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Overview
The Felting Needle Holder is an aid for making it easier to hold and manipulate a felting needle. The holder is ball shaped with a diameter of 50 mm (~2 inch), between the size of a golf ball and a billiards ball.
How To Use
Once assembled, the Felting Needle Holder is intended to be held in the hand.
To assemble the Felting Needle Holder, the needle is inserted into the bottom of the ball. The threaded connector is used to fasten it in place and then the top is attached.
When the holder is not in use, the cover can be inserted over the needle to cover the sharp point.
Disability Type Description
The Felting Needle Holder may be useful for people with limited hand strength and/or dexterity. This may include people with arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, and stroke survivors. The device may also be helpful for children.
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Maker Information
Skills Description
This is a simple build that consists of four 3D printed parts.
Print Time (hrs)
4
Assembly Time (hrs)
0.25
Tools Needed
3D Printer
Build Instructions
This is a simple build that consists of four 3D printed parts.
· 1X 3D Printed Ball Top
· 1X 3D Printed Ball Bottom
· 1X 3D Printed Connector
· 1X 3D Printed Cover
· 1X Felting Needle (Not included)
Project Link
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License
Attribution
Designed by Neil Squire Society / Makers Making Change
Contributors
- Zee Kessler. Original idea and design challenge.
- Jake McIvor. Neil Squire Society. Design and documentation.
Reviews
Felting Needle Holder
PamSloug14
The design is great but the hole for the needle is too large. The needles wobble which causes them to snap during felting. I use good quality, German-made needles which are sold by many felting companies. If you rework the hole size, please let me know!