How I Needle Felted an Owl with a feather look

I share how I needle felted this owl so that it looks feathery without making any feathers and talk you through all the steps so that you can needle felt this cute owl and show you the techniques I came up with to felt the feathers around the eyes, belly and back. In this tutorial I’ll also explain in detail how I applied the face details. Hope you like it, good luck. If you do find it helpful it would mean the world to me if you’d click on the like button. My Downloadable tips sheet on needle felting details like eyes can be found here in my Etsy shop: ✅ https://juliesfeltedfriends.com/tips48 Materials you’ll need (Links below): Jacob Carded Wool (for core of body) Needle felting wool in the following colours, preferably carded wool but you can use merino tops: Tan coloured wool (Owl’s body first coated in this colour) Mixture of Tan and Chocolate coloured merino tops wool (Owl’s back and feathers on front) Natural white merino tops wool (for front and around eyes) Black (tiny amount) Equipment (Links below): Fine Felting needles, I used a 36 Gauge triangular to form the initial shape and 40 Gauge triangular for everything else Foam or mat to work on Multi needle holder (optional) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UK LINKS TO ITEMS FEATURED IN THE VIDEO, AVAILABLE ON AMAZON (UK Links): ***** Wool: Core Wool: Jacob Carded Wool Batts - Core Wool (200 grams - Large), White: https://amzn.to/3nQK4RT Heidifeathers Merino Roving Wool / Tops 25 grams, in Chocolate: https://amzn.to/40KeMi0 Heidifeathers Merino Roving Wool / Tops 25 grams, in Tan: https://amzn.to/3RNK97c Heidifeathers Merino Roving Wool / Tops 25 grams, in Natural White: https://amzn.to/40G2xDf Heidifeathers Merino Roving Wool / Tops 25 grams, in Black: https://amzn.to/3JUsl8D ***** Needles: 36 Gauge (Thick or Heavy) Triangular Needle (pack 5) (Heidifeathers via Amazon): https://amzn.to/3DiMxwU 42 Gauge (Fine) Triangular Needle (pack 5) (Heidifeathers via Amazon): https://amzn.to/3Byh75n 40 Gauge (Medium Fine) Triangular Needle (pack 5) (Heidifeathers via Amazon): https://amzn.to/3bmO3mp *****Felting Mat: Woolbuddy Needle Felting Pad/Mat Large (I recommend the white one but it is more expensive): https://amzn.to/3Oo7ASa **TOOLS** Clover Pen Style Needle Felting Tool – Multi needle holder (3): https://amzn.to/3FyMgpF ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note I am now an Amazon Associate which means I may earn a very small commission if you purchase any of these items from the above links, this does not cost you anymore. I'd be very grateful if you can support my channel in this way. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are some of my other needle felting tutorials that you might like: 7 Common NEEDLE FELTING MISTAKES you might be making:    • 7 Common NEEDLE FELTING MISTAKES you might...   Fearless Armatures for Needle Felting Beginners:    • Fearless Armatures for Needle Felting Begi...   Needle Felting cartoon EYES, MOUTHS and FACES :    • 5 Tips on NEEDLE FELTING EYES, MOUTHS and ...   Needle felting a bunny rabbit:    • Needle Felting Bunny Tutorial for Beginners   Needle Felting a Fox:    • NEEDLE FELTING a FOX Christmas Tree ORNAME...   BEGINNER'S guide to Correcting Needle Felting Mistakes:    • Correcting NEEDLE FELTING MISTAKES for BEG...   How to needle felt a cat | Easy to follow Needle Felting Tutorial:    • How to needle felt a cat | Easy to follow ...   How to Needle Felt a Ball for Beginners:    • How to Needle Felt a Ball for Beginners   Chapters or Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:17 Base of owl 0:52 Eyes and beak of owl 3:07 Owl's Back Feathers 3:54 Feathers around owl's eyes 4:52 Owl's front Feathers #NeedleFeltingTutorials #NeedleFeltingForBeginners