Here's a little step by step on how i made surprised bunny... he has no name yet cos i am selling him and if i name him i won't be able to let him go!
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First build a skeleton from pipe cleaners!
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Wrap skeleton in white merino wool tops, making sure to pad out hands and feet and any areas you may want to stand out. You can use merino for this but i use off cuts from previous felting projects.
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Layers of merino are added and needle felted slightly to keep in place, you don't want too much fine detail at this stage as it will move a little as you begin to wet felt.
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Pay attention to areas around the neck and ears and joints. These will need a little poking with a felting needle to make sure they hold in place, other wise the white will show thru
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Half way wet felted, just his belly and back to go.
Start wet felting by sprinkling a little hot soapy water on the rabbit. Start with feet and hands, then ears and face. You need to use a massaging motion to get the fibres to knit together -
Wet felted and now ready for the washing machine. I like this part you get an element of randomness and never know what they will look like when the come out!
Felt the rest of the rabbit the same way, don't forget the back and pay particular attention to joints. Also make sure you felt the crotch or the body slips down the legs and you end up with a stunted bunny! -
And he came out of the washing machine looking like this... not a happy bunny!
Then put bunny in a pillow case and tie with string. he needs to go in the washing machine... i put mine in at 40 degrees. Don't panic when he comes out like this, you then need to gently pull him into shape. -
Last stage, i needle felt his tail and features on.
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Finally add beads for eyes and sit him on a shelf. This one is a bit shock after everything he has been thru!
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Askeria
17 Feb 16:29
Thank you very much for this
:D
Chelsea K.
17 Feb 16:55
Adding to favorites
Candace H.
17 Feb 18:37
Thank you so much for the tutorial. This is really cute and just in time for Easter gifts!
Cat Morley
17 Feb 19:48
So cute, thanks so much for the tutorial!
Nicky Love
03 May 16:24
LOL So cute!
Lisa J.
08 Apr 01:00
how cute, i need to learn how to felt!
Lisa J.
08 Apr 01:01
how cute, i need to learn how to felt!
Surf jewels
14 Apr 21:09
I wanna try felting, its something ive not tried b4!
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Yaya
03 May 16:04
Oh my gosh! Too cute! I want one!