Reindeer Felting Eweniversity
Reindeer 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.
Click here for Reindeer Felting Eweniversity Digital Access on the Annex
Click here to see the video introduction to the Reindeer Series
Click here to purchase the Reindeer Series on SD Card (for those with poor internet, generally we recommend the Annex digital course)
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 – Coffee Bean Core, Off White Chunky Core, Oats, Charcoal Core, JenGen Tan
Face shapes and legs – any core brown
Top Coats: Legs – Brown BFL, Browns, or Grays
Antlers – JenGen Tan or Tusk Shetland
Pelt – either Buck, Woodland, Chestnut, Dun Horse Coat, or similar colors
White Curls or locks for neck
Black and White for feet, eyes, and accents
Blender – Oats
**If creating a white reindeer, you will want off white core and white top, the snow hare pelt, and white locks for the neck. Oats 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.