Tips for Making Wildlife Fibre Art

It took me a few days to figure out how I was going to do the bear claws on these wildlife bears.  Finally I came up with a solution that is quite realistic looking and definitely moves the bear from looking like a cuddly creature to a wildlife animal deserving respect and personal space. Their claws were made with very thin cloth wrapped floral wire dipped in melted beeswax. I also had to figure out how to secure them, which took a few days to think through how I would do that.  Here is the result!

Mother Bear and Cub Needle Felted Fibre Art 

Forest Elf Needle Felting

This week I completed this needle felted forest elf.  He's about 6 inches from his knees to the tip of his leaf hat and is 100% wool. Notice that he is clothed in leaves with a little brown pouch to collect seeds in. Etsy Shop Link

Needle Felted Animals of Alberta

These needle felted animals are made with various types of wool batting and wool roving. They also have wire armatures that make their legs flexible for standing and can even be posed in various positions.  See more needle felting.

Moose

Moose with antlers

Side view of bison

Front view of bison

Fox

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine' Day from Big Nutmeg Bear and Little Nutmeg Bear.

"Pick Me" ~ Gemstone Earrings

"PICK ME":    Semi Precious Gemstone Earring Studs available through Salgado Fenwick's local designer clothing store on 124St. and 108Ave, Edmonton.

Semi Precious Gemstones ~ Tigers Eye, Jasper, Snowflake Obsidian, Amethyst

New Necklaces and Needle Felting

This month I have completed a few necklaces that I will share here. They are short adjustable length gemstone necklaces that feature an arc of gemstones.  The styling is simple and lovely using gemstone nuggets and accent beads. (available in my Etsy shop)

I am currently working on a needle felted bison and will devote most of my creative energy to needle felting projects this month. I look forward to updating you with pictures of my needle felting.

Clear Quartz Faceted Nuggets

Blueberry Quartz and Lapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver

Turquoise, Glass Beads and Sterling Silver

January Etsy Activity

This month of January I have been focussed on posting products to my online Etsy store that I made this past winter.  I have also included my needle felting for the first time and have been getting lots of views. I still have a lot of jewelry to post, mostly necklaces and pendants left to add to my shop.  Here is the link to my Radiant Rays Etsy shop.  Click Here.  Happy browsing!

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