Have fun expanding your knowledge of needle felting while you engage your creative side. This pair of budgies are the perfect project for an intermediate felter.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Make Time: 3 hours per budgie
Finished Product: A pair of plucky parakeets
*** Note that the instructions for this kit is in Japanese only. Includes very thorough full-scale drawings which are pretty easy to follow if you’ve felted before, and there are helpful videos on Youtube if you do a search!***
LEBRIE'S FIELD NOTES
~ This project is perfect for: Level two felters, parakeet lovers, people wanting to learn about felting animals
~ This project pairs well with: A rainy afternoon and your favorite radio station
~ This project is guaranteed to: Give you a feeling of accomplishment
WHAT'S IN THE KIT
~ A generous amount of materials for two parakeets. The finished characters will fit in the palm of your hand.
~ Japanese Instructions - includes very thorough full-scale drawings which are pretty easy to follow if you’ve felted before.
~ This kit is made in Japan 🇯🇵. Hamanaka is a woman-owned woolen yarn and fiber mill located in Kyoto; a creator of quality materials and kits to home crafters since 1956.
~ Felting Tools - Magic Foam Pad & Favorite Felting Needles (option to add-on)
SKILLS LEARNED
Skill Level: Intermediate
~ Working with core wool
~ 3D construction of shapes
~ Connecting parts with strong joints
~ Tips and tricks for adding tiny details
TOOLS NEEDED
Felting Tools - available as an add-on, these are long lasting needle felting essentials that can be used for many projects to come. When you add the felting tools, your kit comes handsomely boxed and ready to gift!
~ 6” x 6” Magic Foam Pad
~ Favorite Felting Needles
ADDITIONAL TOOLS
~ Scissors (these are my favorite craft scissors in the world)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/901334067/japanese-crafters-scissors-by-hamanaka
~ Grip of Dreams (not required, just comfy to use!)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/886521542/felting-tool-needle-felting-grip-of
~ Glue (craft glue, hot glue, any type - to attach your eyeballs)