hobby #242
Needle Felting
Sculpting loose wool into small three-dimensional figures with a barbed needle, starting with a lopsided sheep. Experiment with how repeated poking changes firmness, how to attach legs securely, and how little wool it takes to give an animal an unfortunate expression.
Leaving Loose Ends for a Sheep’s Uneven Legs
Needle FeltingA firm wool leg needs a fluffy end to join the body. My first felted sheep demonstrates the mechanics, with one substantial hip and several unresolved proportions.
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