Welcome to the second 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 Ringtail Possum out of wool in a matter of hours.
The Possum is the second Feltorial in a series of twelve. Each Sleeping Aussie Baby teaches you more techniques of this wonderful art form.
After completing this Feltorial you will know:
- How to handle unprocessed wool.
- How I wet felt.
- How to curl a tail.
- How to attach larger ears.
- How to layer your wool.
- The difference between needle sizes.
To make this Possum you will need:
- A ball of light Romney Core or any other core wool about 8-10 gms.
- Raw Gold Corriedale, about 2 gms.
- Shetland Top Coat in 4 colours; brown 5 gms, grey 5 gms, white 2 gms, black 1 gms.
- Pink Merino, less then 1 gm.
Tools you need:
- Size 36 and 38 Needle.
- Felting foam (any foam will do, like car sponge).
- Hot water bottle.
- Liquid soap.
- Cup with hot water.
- Iron.

Additional:
- Pins.
- Scissors with pointy tips.
- Optional: gloves.
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"I love these 12 Aussie babies. I have made the first 2 and look forward to completing them all. They are cleverly designed that each one in order helps you to develop new skills from the previous ones. You see your work improve with each one."
- Debbie Ross
Did you know you can buy
a needle felting kit with all the wool and needles you need
Course Curriculum
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"I felt hugely encouraged and free to experiment after making creatures from Reena Lee's course. I'm new to felting. Her guidance gave me a great starting point to explore the wonderful techniques and discover simple skills that take the ordinary to the extra ordinary! I had felt restricted previously. She is an inspirational teacher. Thank you Reena for helping my creative heart fly."
- Valli Shaughnessy
