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Sourced from British flocks and expertly processed in Yorkshire, this premium combed top offers a smooth, consistent preparation that drafts effortlessly and showcases the natural sheen and bounce is renowned for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e🐑 100% British Blue Faced Leicester wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e🐑 Sourced from UK farms and processed in Yorkshire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e🐑 Soft, fine fibres with a natural silky lustre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e🐑 Ideal for spinning, felting, weaving, blending, and other fibre crafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e🐑 Combed top preparation for smooth, easy drafting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e🐑 Naturally springy, strong, and easy to work with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true British fibre, Blue Faced Leicester wool combines softness and strength, making it a wonderful choice for both beginners and experienced makers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crafty Hustler","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":56838911525244,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":56838911558012,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/6779\/0972\/files\/Yorkshire_Dales_British_blue_needle_felting_wool.png?v=1783512465"},{"product_id":"sienna-british-blue-leicester-needle-felting-wool","title":"Sienna British Blue Leicester Needle Felting Wool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptionally soft, silky, and beautifully lustrous, our sienna British Blue Leicester wool  is a favourite among spinners, felters, and fibre artists. 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The fibres are arranged in multiple directions, making them easy to pull apart into small sections and ideal for wrapping around armatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the fibres are short and randomly aligned, carded sliver felts quickly and efficiently. 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This parallel fibre arrangement creates a clean, even texture and produces a smooth finish, making wool tops ideal for adding fine details and surface colour to felting projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAs the fibres are more organised than carded sliver, wool tops generally take longer to felt. However, they offer excellent control and a refined appearance, making them particularly popular for detailed work and decorative finishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSuitable for both needle felting and wet felting, wool tops are especially well suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewet felting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, where their smooth fibres help create strong, even felt with a professional finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/6779\/0972\/files\/Untitled_design_adfb122e-b181-4558-a2c2-f4c25ab5a29e.png?v=1780566383\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerino Wool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Merino wool is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emulesing-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eethically sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering a high-quality fibre that is both soft and versatile. Its fine texture makes it a pleasure to work with and suitable for a wide range of felting projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMerino wool creates a smooth, refined finish and is ideal for adding colour, detail, and surface layers to felted work. For larger 3D projects, it is often used over a base of core wool or carded sliver to build shape and structure while keeping the finished piece lightweight and soft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAvailable in a wide range of colours, Merino wool can be easily blended to create custom shades and effects, either by hand or using hand carders. 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