Budgie Felting tutorial by Linda Brike

The materials list for needle felting a green and yellow Budgerigar is in the 2nd picture.
You will be able to download the PDF instructions as soon as you complete your purchase. Just print it out or follow it in your computer, find the materials and learn my needle felting tips and tricks!

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I have designed this Budgerigar craft with beginners in mind - so there is much of the needle felting basics but also a lot of details for those who needle felt already. By taking this tutorial you will learn...
... about felting materials,
... how to make strong and durable basic shapes,
... how to add layers of wool smoothly or with a border line,
... how to add body parts,
... how to add details symmetrically and paint with wool,
... how to needle felt thin and thick lines, tiny of larger dots and other shapes,
… how to make a smooth color transition,
... three possibilities how to finish your budgie:
*basic / shelf sitter, soft sculpture, art toy,
*option 1 / hanging ornament,
*option 2 / lifelike budgie sculpture with legs and feet.


The Budgerigar needle felting tutorial consists of 37 pages and includes lots of step-by-step pictures of the process as well as useful comments that can be used in your further needle felting projects.

The Budgerigar needle felting craft is appropriate for adults and kids 10+ years old. As felting needles are very sharp an adult should always supervise kids working with felting needles.

Good luck and be creative!!!