Make a painterly felt bird on a plinth | needle felt | mixed media techniques for all levels #craft

Create a q quirky, characterful mixed-media bird perched on a plinth with wire feet, using a blend of needle felting, wire work, hand embroidery and fabric wrapped wire frames. This full tutorial is perfect for beginners who want clear, achievable steps, whilst offering enough creative depth to inspire more experienced makers. in this video, you will learn how to: Create wire birds feet and a basic wire armature showing how to attach it to a plinth or piece of wood use needle felting to sculpt the birds form Create a painterly wool finish across the body for a soft, artistic look Create mixed media wings using fabric scrim and wire Add embroidery details and needle felt details to the surface, add eyes and a beak Mount the finished piece on a plinth for a gallery-style display This project blends fiber art, sculpture and textiles into one joyful imaginative make. Whether you're new to mixed media or looking to expand your creative toolkit this tutorial will guide you step by step and hopefully you will enjoy it as much as I did. suppliers I love: https://www.adelaidewalker.co.uk/ for needles and bergschaf wool https://www.winghamwoolwork.co.uk/ for core wool and carded batts wool #needlefelting #mixedmediaart #textileart #fiberart #wirework #birdsculpture #birdart #crafttutorial #feltingforbeginners #artdollmaking #sculpturalfelting #creativecrafts #natureart