This is a DIGITAL needle felting tutorial on how to felt an angel or fairy. These angels make such beautiful gifts and are so much fun to make. I hope you enjoy making them as much as I do.
This angel will most likely take between 2-3 hours depending on your prior experience. Everything is step by step with a size guide, so with patience, there are no particularly difficult techniques. But I highly suggest you watch my free video tutorial (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH5GDoIPxC4&t=21s) to make sure you feel comfortable with this project if you are unsure :) You are also always welcome to ask me questions- so please convo me if you have any questions any time!
The tutorial includes 100 detailed images with step by step instructions and a 3 page handy size guide. I have the same tutorial for online viewing (larger) and print version (smaller images, less pages) for your convenience- please refer to the listing pics for reference.
Finished angel weight is about 0.85 ounces/ 24 grams per size guide
The materials you will need for this project include:
-White wool 0.28 ounces/8 grams or more
-Rainbow/Favorite color wool 0.40 ounces/ 11 grams
-Skin color roving of choice
-Angelina sparkle fiber (optional)
-Suri alpaca locks for hair or roving 0.04-0.07 ounces/1-2 grams
-Locks for decoration
-Pipe cleaner /Fuzzy wire
-Felting needle #38 gauge (all purpose) and fine gauge #40
-Felting foam
Optional- gold thread and bead for hanging the ornament
You will receive the following 3 digital files in PDF format which you will be able to download instantly (after payment clears by Etsy :) and view on your computer screen or print with your printer. Please contact me if you have any trouble with the files or the downloading process. I'm here to help you in any way I can :)
*Needle_Felting_Tutorial_Angel.PDF (12 pages with 100 step-by-step images)
*Angel-Print-Instructions.PDF (6 pages)
*Angel-Size-Guide.PDF (3 pages)
Plus a bonus 5 page PDF angel decorating ideas and tips for angel hair with more images ;)
No products will be shipped by mail. The tutorial images are shown in the listing pictures so you can see what you will be receiving. All instructions are in English and written by me.
I'm a former teacher and love to make things as easy, fun, and efficient as possible. Each step is accompanied by a picture to make the process clear. I also want you to be able to print them out without using up all your ink and paper, so I design these tutorials with that in mind.
Felting needles are barbed and a specialty item, so you will need a few felting needles ;) Get 38 gauge felting needles for using with most wool, and a finer 40 gauge needle to work with finer fibers like Suri alpaca.
I have free video tutorials you can watch anytime at my website and at my YT channel. If you are unsure about any of the tutorials, please watch the video to check the skill level. I would be so grateful if you purchase the digital tutorial to support my farm if you enjoy the videos <3 The size guide is very helpful and I use it myself :)
FREE VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR THE ANGEL- (copy and paste link)
https://www.myalpacafarm.com/how-to-needle-felt-an-angel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH5GDoIPxC4&t=21s
Please contact me with any questions anytime! I love hearing from you ;) All purchases directly support my alpaca farm where I treat my animals with lots of love and respect. Thank you!
The tutorials are copyrighted :) I created the tutorials with my own pictures and instructions so please do not reproduce the tutorial itself and sell them. Your felted angels are YOUR creations, so you can do whatever you want with your lovely artwork <3 Thank you for caring!
ABOUT MY FARM
I have been raising Suri alpacas with lots of love and respect since 2008. I currently share our farm with 14 alpacas, 5 dogs, 1 English Angora bunny, 6 cats, and many chickens and a few guineas plus my human family! We take great care in raising our animals. I hand shear and train them all very gently. You can watch my videos at my website www.WisteriaSuriRanch.com as well as our YT channel. Thank you so much for supporing our farm! Sending you much love <3