Felt Nathan with this Charivna Mit needle felting kit a golden hamster sitting up on its haunches, round dark eyes and a pink nose, clutching a dark seed between its front paws.
Why this kit: the felt pieces create a soft dimensional finish; the templates and stitch guide make the project approachable; the finished ornament or hoop art is easy to display or give as a handmade gift.
Kit includes: instructions, color scheme, New Zealand Ashford wool in 4 colors, Preciosa Ornela beads (Czech Republic) in 1 color, chenille wire, and felting tips (2 pieces). Made in Ukraine.
Needle felting is worked by layering small tufts of wool and repeatedly poking them with a barbed felting needle, which tangles the fibers together and gradually compacts and shapes them into a firm 3D form. Work section by section body, head, and paws, reinforcing the seated pose with the chenille wire following the included instructions, then set the bead eyes and felt the seed accent once the base shape is complete.
Finished size: 11.5 x 8.5 cm (4.53 x 3.35 in). A charming 3D project and a fun handmade gift or collectible for a hamster or small-pet lover.
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