Needle Felting Tutorial: Fantasy Owls

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Needle Felting Tutorial

Fantasy Owls

The Fantasy Owls are a perfect way to get you into the fall spirit! This needle felting project is a perfect beginner needle felting project as the instructions are simple and these owls can be completed in a short amount of time.

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In this tutorial, you will learn how to create basic 3D shapes out of wool and how to add design/luster fiber elements to really make your owls come to life!

  • how to build shape quickly and easily using our handy wooden skewer method (this method can be used for all sorts of future projects)
  • how to needle felt the body without a skewer
  • how cover body with dyed wool
  • how to needle felt surface design, plus eyes, beaks, horns and wings
  • you will have tons of fun experimenting with different color combinations so your owl can be as unique as you!

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1. Core Wool

Choose core wool for your inner shape.

SuggestedCW-1 Core Wool Roving - long strips are great for wrapping and rolling, or CW-1 Core Wool Batting if you prefer larger widths that you can easily divide.
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2. Wool Colors

Choose colors for your project.

SuggestedWe used a combination of Maori, Bergschaf and MC-1 for these owls. You might like the Mixed Fall Goody for this project as it includes 12 different fall tones, perfect for experimenting and play! 
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3. Details & Accents

Add sheen, sparkle, texture, and decorative details.

SuggestedThe embellishment fibers shown on this project are Angelina, Wool Nepps, Bamboo Top and Viscose Top. Check out our Charm Packs for a quick grab bag of all these fibers. We offer five different colorways to choose from! 
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4. Tools & Notions

Gather helpful needle felting tools before you begin.

SuggestedNeedle felting WOW mat or foam pad 5x5 or larger, 36 Triangle, 38 Triangle, and 42 Triangle felting needles. Wooden skewer. Righty needle felting tool, Mighty Tool, or cluster of 4-5 rubber-banded 42 Triangle felting needles.

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