Welcome to the eighth project of the Sleeping Aussie Baby Series.
Thanks for your interest in needle felting.
I'm going to show you how to create this lovely Tawny Frogmouth out of wool.
The Tawny Frogmouth is the eighth Feltorial in a series of twelve. It is a Level 2, intermediate course. Each Sleeping Aussie Baby teaches you more techniques of this wonderful art form.
After completing this Feltorial you will know:
- How to work with synthetic fibre.
- To use knots to create a solid core ball.
- The Esther method of attachment.
- To trim like a hairdresser.
- How to create a beak.
- How to make bird feet with claws without an armature.
- How to get a feather look.
To make this Tawny Frogmouth you will need:
- A ball of (light) Romney core or any other core wool about 20 gms.
- White Corriedale about 5 gms.
- White Icicle Synthetic about 5 gms.
- White Fake Cashmere about 1 gm.
- Raw Gold Corriedale, less than 1 gm.
- Raw Bronze Corriedale, less than 1 gm.
Tools needed:
- Size 32, 36, 38, 40 needles and a reverse needle.
- Felting foam (any foam will do, like a car sponge).
- Glasses or protective goggles.
- Pointy tipped scissors.
- Curved nail scissors.
- White Glue.
- Toothpicks.
- Gloves.
- Face mask.
- Vacuum cleaner.
- Clothes brush.
- Apron.
- Baking paper.
- Marker or pencil.
Optional:
- Cardboard cards.
Did you know you can buy
needle felting kits to make this Tawny Frogmouth
Course Curriculum
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"I would love to say.... Reena is one pure soul who puts her heart into each and every make. We were very lucky to be gifted one of her first numbat babies and the talent and realism Reena is gifted with is phenomenal. She uses her adoration, skills and love of the world around her while raising awareness making such beautiful creatures. Her work is inspirational and a definite must do for any needle felter. Beautiful soul, spectacular artist. xxx"
- Colette Loren
