Needle Felt Bird: Tufted Titmouse

With Marie Spaulding

Course Outline

Class Chat & Resources

Class Chat: Tufted Titmouse 
Lesson 1 of 2 within section Class Chat & Resources. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Resource Section – Downloads
Lesson 2 of 2 within section Class Chat & Resources. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Making Bird Legs, Feet, and Beaks

Leg and Beak Supplies
Lesson 1 of 7 within section Making Bird Legs, Feet, and Beaks. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Bird Leg Armature
Lesson 2 of 7 within section Making Bird Legs, Feet, and Beaks. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Bird Leg Color
Lesson 3 of 7 within section Making Bird Legs, Feet, and Beaks. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Clay Covered Legs
Lesson 4 of 7 within section Making Bird Legs, Feet, and Beaks. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Posing Bird Feet
Lesson 5 of 7 within section Making Bird Legs, Feet, and Beaks. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Attach the Legs to the Bird Body
Lesson 6 of 7 within section Making Bird Legs, Feet, and Beaks. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Sculpting Bird Beaks
Lesson 7 of 7 within section Making Bird Legs, Feet, and Beaks. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Needle Felting a Tufted Titmouse

Build Up the Bird Body
Lesson 1 of 8 within section Needle Felting a Tufted Titmouse. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Surface Color
Lesson 2 of 8 within section Needle Felting a Tufted Titmouse. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Bird Wing Primary Feathers
Lesson 3 of 8 within section Needle Felting a Tufted Titmouse. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Covert Feathers and Tail
Lesson 4 of 8 within section Needle Felting a Tufted Titmouse. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Color Under the Wings
Lesson 5 of 8 within section Needle Felting a Tufted Titmouse. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Attach the Beak and Eyes
Lesson 6 of 8 within section Needle Felting a Tufted Titmouse. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Tufted Crest
Lesson 7 of 8 within section Needle Felting a Tufted Titmouse. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Attach the Legs, Revisited
Lesson 8 of 8 within section Needle Felting a Tufted Titmouse. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Fluffy Plumage Feathers

Plumage Feathers Overview and Supplies
Lesson 1 of 7 within section Fluffy Plumage Feathers. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Belly Plumage Feathers
Lesson 2 of 7 within section Fluffy Plumage Feathers. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Blending Breast Plumage
Lesson 3 of 7 within section Fluffy Plumage Feathers. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Comb and Cut Breast Plumage
Lesson 4 of 7 within section Fluffy Plumage Feathers. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Wing Plumage Feathers
Lesson 5 of 7 within section Fluffy Plumage Feathers. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Eye and Facial Plumage Feathers
Lesson 6 of 7 within section Fluffy Plumage Feathers. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Comb and Cut, Color Under the Wing
Lesson 7 of 7 within section Fluffy Plumage Feathers. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Community Creations

  • Made by Annie Tromans
  • Made by Luna Mora
  • Made by Sylvia Verrill
  • Made by Sylvia Verrill
  • Made by Donna Zarr
  • Made by Terry Picha
  • Made by Susie Stoe Koutnik
  • Made by Pat Brenner
  • Made by Gail Griffin
  • Made by Doree Thorpe
  • Made by Meredith Maloney
  • Made by Joyce Bordas
  • Made by Teresa Dudik

About this Course

Skills Focus: Needle felting
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Helpful Experience to Have: Needle Felt Basic Shapes

Learn to needle felt the basic elements of a 3D bird!
Follow Marie in creating her “Essence of Tufted Titmouse” bird, as she shows multiple methods, tips, and tricks in crafting birdy features that can be applied to any species!

Video Lessons: Videos are divided in to easy to digest & easy to reference segments that are available 24/7
* These tutorial segments were originally broadcast live on Wooly Wednesday
Audio: Recorded in English
Closed Captions: English

Skills you will Learn:

  • How to create bird legs from wire armature, wrap, and detail them using paints and clay
  • Sculpting and painting bird beaks
  • Attaching bird elements to the body and posing the bird
  • Needle felting a “Essence of a Tufted Titmouse” bird, paying attention to colors and symmetry to add realism
  • Two ways to finish a needle felted bird – a smooth finish, and a fluffy, feathery winter plumage finish
  • How to use a merino roving to create layered feather plumage, and trim them to appear lifelike
  • BONUS!
    * Sizing and shaping diagram for the bird body, wing, and tail!
 

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  • Complete materials list with links to recommended supplies
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