If you look at some of the pieces I have posted in my social media, you can see a variations of approaches. It all depends on what you are mounting it on. I would always prefer not to use glue, but when I am selling my pieces I have to, to make sure they do not fall out. I often use a drill bit to create the location I want to mount on the recycled or found wood or to create a nest for it to sit in. I now have drill bits from 1/2" to 2" in diameter. White all purpose glue works for me, but they are not all created equally. I found that one from an art supply store if better than those at the dollar store, but this is only because I sell my work and want it to last. With the heat dome we had last summer, I actually had some studies that were glued with cheap glue come apart. If you do not want to use glue, you can always make the mounting hole a little smaller and squeeze your succulent in there with a snug fit that will allow it to hold in place. When it comes to gluing to the bowl, I choose not to do that. I like to be able to change things around, but that's just me. Do share what you came up with Sue, I'm sure everyone will benefit from it. I'm sure there are a lot more options out there then what I have come up with:)

You are very welcomed! Let me ask you, what temperature water do you use? Does warmer water help for arthritis? Does it matter? Do share if you found tricks that work for you and your arthritis so we can all pass it on:)

Looks just like mine:) Did you like this technique? It goes so much faster, all you have to do is play with the template to create all sorts of lovelies.

Val I would encourage you to work the tips of each individual leaf a bit more by rolling them between your fingers. That's if you want to sharpen the look, as felt can be floppy and fuzzy, but does not have to be:)

Please do. We can always felt some more, but can't felt less, so not a bad idea to do it in stages. Letting the wool rest, as in drying in between stages, makes for easier felting/fulling.

@Toos Thank you for sharing that Toos, this is so helpful. I think everyone will benefit from this information, I know I will:) I also like to work in large scale, referring to your goal of making a 20" plant, and have found that Gotland wool has a lovely structural aspect and felts easily. Let me know if you come across a fibre that you think will be good to supersize in:) I am currently working on this installation of Red poppies and this larger flower started out 18" to finish to approx. 12-13". A couple larger ones might follow. Keep in mind that cuts or slits weakens the structure, so maybe you want to keep that in mind when designing your plant. I can't wait to see what you come up with. I hope you will take the time to share with all of us.

I'm clapping right now!!!! Lovely. Can you share your choice of fibres and colour combo with the group:)?

You can always continue fulling this one Val. Keep it in a bundle, wet it down lightly with water (whether you use a spritz with a squirt of vinegar if you do not want to rinse or use soap then rinse) and roll it all in bubble wrap or a wet towel of your preferred method of fulling. Then rinse if you used soap and shape. The shaping can also stiffen everything up is you keep wiggling the leaf:)

No Val, I am also learning to navigate this new thing I set up:) I assign the Badges. Yours is coming right up!