The archive of the 3rd Q&A Session

【00:20】
・Mani
I'm making a cat with the same pattern as Sakura from the lesson.
I followed the same method, but the edges of the markings look a bit different.
Would it have been better to layer white over black in this case?

【5:29】
・cat.and.needlefelting
When I use a four-needle tool, the whole base spreads out and the face becomes too wide.
If I reduce pressure, it doesn’t firm up well, and the cheeks and muzzle spread sideways with no height.
Everything ends up too firm, and I can't keep the edges slightly soft.
I've only been needling from above—do you have any tips for keeping the edges softer?

【12:06】
・cat.and.needlefelting
When I trim the rooted fur, the layers look uneven and don’t blend naturally.
Even when I lift the fur to cut, it still looks stepped.
Should I overlap the second layer slightly and leave it longer?
Or should I thin it out more?
I’d love to know how to make the layers blend smoothly.

【15:46】
・Puni
In the future, I'd like to create not only cats with sweet, gentle expressions, but also ones with a more wild or intense look.
However, during the planting process, I often end up making the eyes look too wide open while working around the eye area.
I'm struggling to figure out how to plant the fur in a way that keeps the upper eyelid intact and creates a more natural, relaxed expression.

【22:44】
・67brothers
I often find that the height of the eyes ends up uneven, and I notice it partway through and try repositioning them several times.
But even then, I have trouble adjusting the placement to where I really want it to be.
In situations like this, how do you usually handle it?

【29:10】
・Tebasaki
I’ve been trying to recreate the folded ear shape of a Scottish Fold cat, and I’ve been searching for good reference materials that clearly show how the ears are formed.
I’ve found some hints from photos online, but they haven’t quite given me the full picture.
If you happen to know of any books or other resources that might be helpful, I would truly appreciate it if you could let me know.

【35:50】
・MyMy
When I try to apply the pink wool to the nose tip, it ends up getting pulled into the sides of the nose and into the nostrils.
I’ve tried it twice, but both times it didn’t go well.
Do you think it might be because I’m not needling it firmly enough?

【39:43】
・Hasegawa
This time, I tried adding a tabby pattern on my own, but somehow it didn’t turn out very well…
If you don’t mind, could you please share any tips on how to add the pattern?
Also, is it better to add the pattern afterward, or should I start by applying just the pattern from the beginning?

【40:37】
・Kotaro mama
When rooting the fur, the striped pattern didn’t come out as clearly after trimming like it does in your book, so I added the stripes again at the end.
Could you please share any tips on how to create clear striped patterns?

【1:02:50】
・MyMy
The beautiful scissors you used to separate the finished piece from the base felt—
may I ask where I can purchase them?