Needle Felting A Hummingbird | Full Tutorial And Free PDF Pattern | Making Felted Realistic Animals

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  • Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
  • I created a step by step video of my process for making a needle felted hummingbird. In it, I show you how to create a male Ruby-throated Hummingbird ornament. If you’d like to felt along, download my free PDF pattern (the same one I use in the video) from my blog: theneedlefelter.com/just-in-t...
    Supplies I used in this video
    I have included Amazon affiliate links for some of the items below. This means I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you in advance if you decide to support my work using these links. Doing so helps me continue to create content for you!
    🐾 22g cloth covered wire - I used brown 1 - 6” piece www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll...
    🐾 32g cloth covered wire, 2 - 4” pieces www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll...
    🐾 Clear Ruler amzn.to/3I9v0cz or Sewing Gauge amzn.to/3IdekAO
    🐾 Elmer’s Glue-All Multi-purpose Glue amzn.to/49oWx5v
    🐾 Water
    🐾 Small container to mix glue and water
    🐾 Soft flat paintbrush set amzn.to/43OMaWU
    🐾 Small Woolbuddy amzn.to/42T2G7R
    🐾 Felting Needles Set of 36 Star, 38 Star, and 40 Spiral (5 of each) in a metal tin amzn.to/3PMp7Gh
    🐾 Sarafina core wool www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll...
    🐾 Black merino combed top www.etsy.com/listing/75280442...
    🐾 Black DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino www.dhgshop.it/item-fibers-of...
    🐾 White DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino www.dhgshop.it/item-fibers-of...
    🐾 Sage Carded Maori www.etsy.com/listing/12924509...
    🐾 Kiwi/Caipirinha DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino www.dhgshop.it/item-fibers-of...
    🐾 Moss Green Carded Merion (purchased from Big Sky but not currently available)
    🐾 Forest Green Carded Merino (purchased from Big Sky but not currently available)
    🐾 Red + Orange DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino www.dhgshop.it/item-fibers-of...
    🐾 Acacia or White Peach DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino feltingsupplies.livingfelt.co...
    🐾 Cafe au Lait Merino Top (purchased from Sarafina but not currently available)
    🐾 DHG Beaver Merino Top www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll...
    🐾 Piece of scrap felt sheet in a light color
    🐾 Short Stem Ball Head Pins amzn.to/49qMddr
    🐾 Dritz Air Erasable Marker amzn.to/3OWH0BI
    🐾 5mm glass eyes www.glasseyesonline.com/glass...
    🐾 Wire cutters amzn.to/49Ja9bE
    🐾 Awl Larger with Wood Handle amzn.to/3TanvZ2
    🐾 E6000 glue amzn.to/3OQKs0Y
    🐾 Embroidery scissors amzn.to/48qOgwF
    🐾 DMC Gold Metallic Embroidery Thread amzn.to/4bS7gqM
    🐾 Doll needle or other long needle amzn.to/3IavHlF
    The photo of a real hummingbird in the video was taken by:
    Keith Martin unsplash.com/@keith60?... on Unsplash unsplash.com/photos/ZQan7HUql34
    For filming and editing I use
    🐾 Camera: Logitech 4K Pro Webcam amzn.to/3IXjqBE
    🐾 Microphone: Blue Yeti USB Microphone amzn.to/3IWZGy5
    🐾 Phone: Google Pixel 5
    🐾 Recording: OBS Studio obsproject.com/
    🐾 Editing video: HitFilm Express fxhome.com/product/hitfilm-ex...
    🐾 Editing photos: Affinity Photo affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/
    Other places you can find me
    My website: theneedlefelter.com/

Комментарии • 43

  • @the-needle-felter
    @the-needle-felter  2 месяца назад

    If you’d like to felt along, download my free PDF pattern (the same one I use in the video) from my blog: theneedlefelter.com/just-in-t...
    Supplies I used in this video
    I have included Amazon affiliate links for some of the items below. This means I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you in advance if you decide to support my work using these links. Doing so helps me continue to create content for you!
    🐾 22g cloth covered wire - I used brown 1 - 6” piece www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll...
    🐾 32g cloth covered wire, 2 - 4” pieces www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll...
    🐾 Clear Ruler amzn.to/3I9v0cz or Sewing Gauge amzn.to/3IdekAO
    🐾 Elmer’s Glue-All Multi-purpose Glue amzn.to/49oWx5v
    🐾 Water
    🐾 Small container to mix glue and water
    🐾 Soft flat paintbrush set amzn.to/43OMaWU
    🐾 Small Woolbuddy amzn.to/42T2G7R
    🐾 Felting Needles Set of 36 Star, 38 Star, and 40 Spiral (5 of each) in a metal tin amzn.to/3PMp7Gh
    🐾 Sarafina core wool www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll...
    🐾 Black merino combed top www.etsy.com/listing/75280442...
    🐾 Black DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino www.dhgshop.it/item-fibers-of...
    🐾 White DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino www.dhgshop.it/item-fibers-of...
    🐾 Sage Carded Maori www.etsy.com/listing/12924509...
    🐾 Kiwi/Caipirinha DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino www.dhgshop.it/item-fibers-of...
    🐾 Moss Green Carded Merion (purchased from Big Sky but not currently available)
    🐾 Forest Green Carded Merino (purchased from Big Sky but not currently available)
    🐾 Red + Orange DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino www.dhgshop.it/item-fibers-of...
    🐾 Acacia or White Peach DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino feltingsupplies.livingfelt.co...
    🐾 Cafe au Lait Merino Top (purchased from Sarafina but not currently available)
    🐾 DHG Beaver Merino Top www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll...
    🐾 Piece of scrap felt sheet in a light color
    🐾 Short Stem Ball Head Pins amzn.to/49qMddr
    🐾 Dritz Air Erasable Marker amzn.to/3OWH0BI
    🐾 5mm glass eyes www.glasseyesonline.com/glass...
    🐾 Wire cutters amzn.to/49Ja9bE
    🐾 Awl Larger with Wood Handle amzn.to/3TanvZ2
    🐾 E6000 glue amzn.to/3OQKs0Y
    🐾 Embroidery scissors amzn.to/48qOgwF
    🐾 DMC Gold Metallic Embroidery Thread amzn.to/4bS7gqM
    🐾 Doll needle or other long needle amzn.to/3IavHlF

  • @gerihing7494
    @gerihing7494 2 месяца назад

    fabulous!! thanks for sharing

    • @the-needle-felter
      @the-needle-felter  2 месяца назад

      You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed this sweet little bird.

  • @maxinemann2490
    @maxinemann2490 5 месяцев назад

    This bird is now on my "to do" list. We have them here in MA and I just love watching them at my feeder.

    • @the-needle-felter
      @the-needle-felter  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you! I love hummingbirds so much. Last summer, I was letting my dog into the back yard and a hummingbird stopped and hovered right in front of me when I opened the back door. We just looked at each other briefly and it flew away. They are such a delight to see. Just like little bits of magic.

  • @YorkshireLassWithClass
    @YorkshireLassWithClass Год назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful hummingbird, thank you for sharing your talent with us. 😊

    • @the-needle-felter
      @the-needle-felter  Год назад

      Aww, you are so kind. Thank you! It's my pleasure to share whatever I can. I just love needle felting and making animals!

  • @polaroiddiva
    @polaroiddiva Год назад

    Excellent demonstration! I have watched quite a few different videos on how to do hummingbirds and yours is the best!

    • @the-needle-felter
      @the-needle-felter  Год назад +2

      You are so kind! Thank you. I would like to do a future bird with more detailed wings. Maybe that will be a project for later this year. :)

  • @fayes3374
    @fayes3374 Год назад

    Beautiful hummingbird. I hope I can make one, yours is the best out there, thank you so much!!!

    • @the-needle-felter
      @the-needle-felter  Год назад

      Thank you! You are so kind. I'm sure yours will turn out fantastic!

  • @HelenaMGale
    @HelenaMGale Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing ❤😊

  • @roseneiger1251
    @roseneiger1251 11 месяцев назад

    Enjoying your work, beautiful humming bird thanks for sharing😀

    • @the-needle-felter
      @the-needle-felter  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you! I love making birds. They are one of my favorites.

  • @lesleyobrien3907
    @lesleyobrien3907 Год назад

    Beautiful. Thank you.

  • @user-qc9gu9ub3x
    @user-qc9gu9ub3x 11 месяцев назад

    Beautiful thankyou for sharing

  • @joannewilliams3221
    @joannewilliams3221 Год назад

    Thank you for the tutorial 😊

    • @the-needle-felter
      @the-needle-felter  Год назад +1

      You’re welcome! I tried to fit as many techniques as I could into this little bird.

  • @nancynegro
    @nancynegro Год назад +1

    interesante y aunque no entiendo el idioma me parece bonita la explicación

  • @maryblencowe
    @maryblencowe Год назад

    What a delightful video thank you. I found it very informative and also very relaxing to watch too. I have subscribed. Best wishes from the centre of England!

    • @the-needle-felter
      @the-needle-felter  Год назад

      Thank you! What a beautiful part of the world you are in. It must be so inspiring to live there.

  • @mariajacquelinebeltranperi6911
    @mariajacquelinebeltranperi6911 8 месяцев назад

    🙏🏼 gracias 💓💓💓👏🏼

  • @athenasherin6758
    @athenasherin6758 19 дней назад

    Thank u mam

  • @namaste5207
    @namaste5207 3 месяца назад

    Excelente 👌 muy bello y delicado trabajo ❤que Numero de aguja usas para que quede sin marcas ?

    • @the-needle-felter
      @the-needle-felter  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. I use a 40 gauge twist or spiral needle to achieve a smooth surface. I tend to attach the wool with a 38 gauge star needle. Then, I go back over it with the 40 gauge twist to refine the surface. I hope this helps.

  • @deborahmorris9213
    @deborahmorris9213 Год назад +1

    I was wondering if you could put a 1 inch marker on the side, I don't have a printer and I could use that on my tablet.

    • @deborahmorris9213
      @deborahmorris9213 Год назад

      I'm sorry, I meant on the PDF file

    • @the-needle-felter
      @the-needle-felter  Год назад

      @@deborahmorris9213 Thank you for suggesting this. It's a wonderful idea! I will do it. I had not thought about using the pattern on a tablet until you mentioned it. Thanks again!

  • @loisgallant399
    @loisgallant399 4 месяца назад

    Just started my first piece of felting, and i chose your hummingbird, but when i added extra on the belly part in didnt blend well it looked like patch what and i doing wrong

    • @the-needle-felter
      @the-needle-felter  3 месяца назад

      You might try pulling some of the wool off. I will sometimes put a thin layer down first, almost a transparent veil. And then I'll add another layer over that leaving the edges of the first layer to soften the transition between the two colors.
      You can also try leaving the edges of the belly color a little feathery instead of a sharp or straight edge. That would help soften the edge.
      Don't be discouraged as it takes a little practice. And the good thing is that you can remove some wool, place and felt a thin layer back over that spot, and no one will notice that you made a change. Wool is very forgiving.
      I hope this helps.

  • @myfabulouslifewithlupus
    @myfabulouslifewithlupus Год назад

    I am a recent subscriber and just want to say how lovely your menagerie is. Thanks for sharing.🐦💙 p.s. where did you get the wooden needle holders?

    • @the-needle-felter
      @the-needle-felter  Год назад

      Thank you so much! I have a lot more I want to add. :)
      The wooden handled needle holders with the brass band were hand turned by Mab Graves' father. Unfortunately, he passed away so they are no longer available. He made beautiful pieces and I treasure the three I have.

    • @myfabulouslifewithlupus
      @myfabulouslifewithlupus Год назад

      @@the-needle-felter I am so sorry for the loss of Mab's father. The holders are beautiful and you are very lucky to have them to continue your amazing work. Thanks for sharing.

  • @marthawiggins9105
    @marthawiggins9105 6 месяцев назад

    How do you get the pdf

    • @the-needle-felter
      @the-needle-felter  6 месяцев назад

      The link for the PDF is: theneedlefelter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hummingbird-Pattern-The-Needle-Felter.pdf
      If you'd like step by step instructions, I also wrote them out in post for this tutorial on my blog: theneedlefelter.com/just-in-time-for-spring-hummingbird-video-tutorial-and-free-pdf-pattern/
      I've been putting the links in the video description but maybe I should put them in a comment pinned under the video? It seems like they are hard to find in the description as several people have asked. I'll try putting them in a comment going forward.

  • @arlenespringstead6309
    @arlenespringstead6309 5 месяцев назад

    Where is the pdf file?

    • @the-needle-felter
      @the-needle-felter  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you for asking! The pdf file is available here: theneedlefelter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hummingbird-Pattern-The-Needle-Felter.pdf
      I put it in the video description but I will try to remember to pin the PDF links in a comment on future projects. It seems easier to find.