Reindeer Felting EweniversityReindeer are an advanced project for those with experience making
armatures, wrapping wool, and creating basic shapes. You will learn how
to make cloven hooves and antlers in addition to practicing working on
color changes and blending.
Purchase On Demand access to the Reindeer Felting Eweniversity on Sarafina Annex Reindeer Supply List A reindeer of this size weighs about 3.75 ounces – to give you an idea of the amount of wool you need. Wire: 1 22 gauge wire for antlers 8 or more pipe cleaners for armature and antlers head and front legs – 28” back and hind legs – 31” front and hind leg 2nd wire – 2 x 18” Core Wool: Body – Off White Chunky Core, Oats, Carob, or Wheat Face shapes and legs – any core brown Top Coats:Legs – Walnut, Browns, or Grays Pelt – either Buck, Woodland, Chestnut or similar colors White Curls or locks for Neck Black and White for feet, eyes, and accents **If creating a white reindeer, you will want off white core and white top, the snow hare pelt, and white locks for the neck. Oatmeal core will be a good color for blending, along with sandstone which you will still need for the antlers, and probably the legs. We suggest that you google some images of reindeer and find an inspiration then choose from the colors on this supply list. |