Needle Felting An Adorable Fennec Fox | Tutorial & Free Pattern | Making Felted Realistic Animals

I created a step by step video of my process for making a needle felted sleeping Fennec Fox. It's so cute! In it, I show you how to create a your own wool sculpture.
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/make-an-a...
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!
🐾 Sarafina core wool www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll...
🐾 Large Woolbuddy amzn.to/3uKttGA
🐾 Felting Needles Set of 36 Star, 38 Star, and 40 Spiral (5 of each) in a metal tin amzn.to/3PMp7Gh
🐾 Clear Ruler amzn.to/3I9v0cz or Sewing Gauge amzn.to/3IdekAO
🐾 Pink Double-Sided Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18″X24″ amzn.to/4bM4cN1
🐾 Clover Needle Felting Punch Tool amzn.to/4bOwlTy
🐾 1mm thick white wool felt sheet feltingsupplies.livingfelt.co...
🐾 House Carded Pelt in Tawny www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll...
🐾 Sand Carded Maori Wool Batt www.etsy.com/listing/12924513...
🐾 Wheat Felter’s Palette Batting feltedsky.com/collections/woo...
🐾 White merino batt
🐾 Alpaca locks
🐾 Camel merino combed top
🐾 Small amount of reddish brown merino combed top
🐾 Small amount of black merino batt
🐾 Small amount of dark brown merino batt
🐾 Sarafina White Roving www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll...
🐾 22g cloth wrapped wire www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll...
🐾 Wire cutters amzn.to/49Ja9bE
🐾 Chain Nose Pliers amzn.to/3SO5y13
🐾 Thin Awl (included in a beginner needle felting supply kit) amzn.to/3uJoaY6
🐾 Awl Larger with Wood Handle amzn.to/3TanvZ2
🐾 E6000 glue amzn.to/3OQKs0Y
🐾 Ball headed pins amzn.to/3UMCNEB
🐾 Hair Trimming Scissors amzn.to/48senTZ
🐾 Embroidery Scissors amzn.to/48qOgwF
🐾 Metal Pet Comb amzn.to/3wAuQbk
🐾 Mascara Eyelash Comb and Eyebrow Brush amzn.to/4azkp6K
🐾 Hair Straightener 1″ with temperature control amzn.to/3TYSNlV
🐾 Silicone trivet/pot holder to set hot hair straightener on amzn.to/3J20q4X
🐾 Bunka brush or Nap Riser amzn.to/49JidJu
The photos of real Fennec Foxes in the video are from the following photographers:
Group of Fennec Foxes peeking at photographer by Anass ERRIHANI (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi..., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sleeping curled up Fennec Fox by Marco Almbauer (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi..., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Sleeping Fennec Fox facing forward by Grendelkhan (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi..., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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  • @the-needle-felter
    @the-needle-felter26 күн бұрын

    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/make-an-adorable-sleeping-fennec-fox/ 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! 🐾 Sarafina core wool www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/core-wool/products/off-white-chunky-core-roving-4-oz_fzw-off-white-chunky 🐾 Large Woolbuddy amzn.to/3uKttGA 🐾 Felting Needles Set of 36 Star, 38 Star, and 40 Spiral (5 of each) in a metal tin amzn.to/3PMp7Gh 🐾 Clear Ruler amzn.to/3I9v0cz or Sewing Gauge amzn.to/3IdekAO 🐾 Pink Double-Sided Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18″X24″ amzn.to/4bM4cN1 🐾 Clover Needle Felting Punch Tool amzn.to/4bOwlTy 🐾 1mm thick white wool felt sheet feltingsupplies.livingfelt.com/wool-felt-sheet-white 🐾 House Carded Pelt in Tawny www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/house-carded/products/pelt-tawny-1-oz_hc-pelt-tawny 🐾 Sand Carded Maori Wool Batt www.etsy.com/listing/1292451319/carded-maori-wool-batt-sand-for-needle 🐾 Wheat Felter’s Palette Batting feltedsky.com/collections/wool/products/felters-palette-1-2-oz?variant=31705414762568 🐾 White merino batt 🐾 Alpaca locks 🐾 Camel merino combed top 🐾 Small amount of reddish brown merino combed top 🐾 Small amount of black merino batt 🐾 Small amount of dark brown merino batt 🐾 Sarafina White Roving www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/top-coat/products/sarafina-white-roving-1oz_fbr-1-sarafina-white 🐾 22g cloth wrapped wire www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/armature-wire/products/cloth-wrapped-wire-22-gauge-white_tool-22-gauge-white 🐾 Wire cutters amzn.to/49Ja9bE 🐾 Chain Nose Pliers amzn.to/3SO5y13 🐾 Thin Awl (included in a beginner needle felting supply kit) amzn.to/3uJoaY6 🐾 Awl Larger with Wood Handle amzn.to/3TanvZ2 🐾 E6000 glue amzn.to/3OQKs0Y 🐾 Ball headed pins amzn.to/3UMCNEB 🐾 Hair Trimming Scissors amzn.to/48senTZ 🐾 Embroidery Scissors amzn.to/48qOgwF 🐾 Metal Pet Comb amzn.to/3wAuQbk 🐾 Mascara Eyelash Comb and Eyebrow Brush amzn.to/4azkp6K 🐾 Hair Straightener 1″ with temperature control amzn.to/3TYSNlV 🐾 Silicone trivet/pot holder to set hot hair straightener on amzn.to/3J20q4X 🐾 Bunka brush or Nap Riser amzn.to/49JidJu

  • @jenniferhowell3726
    @jenniferhowell37263 күн бұрын

    Would love to see a sleeping cat! The Fennec Fox is wonderful!!!

  • @laurak.donham8374
    @laurak.donham83742 ай бұрын

    thank you. always wanted to try needle felting beautiful woodland creatures…. your video inspired me. by breaking it down it and teaching this way, it is not so intimidating.

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    2 ай бұрын

    It's my pleasure! Woodland and wild animals have my heart. Thank you for your feedback on breaking down the process this way. I will work on doing that more. I hope you enjoy making your animals. And don't worry if it takes time. This was the third Fennec Fox I made. The first two weren't working. But I really wanted to make one. So I didn't give up. :)

  • @MysticNightCalls
    @MysticNightCallsАй бұрын

    Beautiful, would love to see more.

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! I'm working on some new animals to share. :)

  • @taureanlady1961
    @taureanlady1961Ай бұрын

    Thankyou so very much for sharing your fox and your generosity of the pattern its easy to follow and as I am learning I am excited to now try ❤

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    Ай бұрын

    You are very welcome! I'm so happy that you found it easy to follow.

  • @jofromoz
    @jofromozАй бұрын

    Thank you so much for the fox, I’ve made it and I’m really happy with how it turned out. The pattern is so helpful and I scaled it down to make a small one as well. Learning so much as I go, next I’m going to try the humming bird😊

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    Ай бұрын

    I'm so happy that you made the fox! Making a smaller version is a wonderful idea. I hope you enjoy the hummingbird. They are one of my favorite birds to see and make.

  • @lunarose9568
    @lunarose95687 ай бұрын

    I hope you continue to do more videos and that your channel grows. This was amazing to watch. You are a great artist and teacher. Please keep it coming. Thanks 🎉

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words and encouragement! I'm so happy that you enjoyed this video. I'm working on another animal to share soon!

  • @emma_s.234
    @emma_s.2345 ай бұрын

    Such a awesome tutorial. Thank you for making this video! Your fennec fox turned out so sweet and realistic 😍

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    5 ай бұрын

    You are welcome! It makes me so happy to hear that you enjoyed it and liked the style of the fox. I really appreciate your feedback. ❤

  • @natalysoder5005
    @natalysoder50055 ай бұрын

    So happy I found your channel ! Amazing work and the free templates are so useful .. your videos really got me back to trying new crafty hobbies which I adore ❤ Please continue being amazing and blessing us with even more videos like this ☺️☺️

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad the templates are helpful. And very happy that you are back to crafting. I just feel better about everything when I make things. I am at work on another project for a video now. ❤

  • @myfabulouslifewithlupus
    @myfabulouslifewithlupus8 ай бұрын

    This fox came out so beautiful!! I can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing.

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    8 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome! I hope you enjoy making it.

  • @joshie1956
    @joshie19564 ай бұрын

    Absolutely amazing you are very talented I will have a go at this but it will probably end up looking like a dormouse ❤

  • @fionabarber784
    @fionabarber7848 ай бұрын

    I love Fennec foxes and this guy is adorable.

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    8 ай бұрын

    Fennec foxes are so beautiful. And smart from what I've read about them!

  • @lilyotv9767
    @lilyotv97678 ай бұрын

    Thank you it's adorable and you're a wonderful teacher!

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I'm still learning a lot about teaching on KZread. I was just thinking that I learned so much from this fox. This was supposed to be a 10 minute video. But there was so much to share! I appreciate your response. It means a lot to me. Thank you again.

  • @elzies_mice
    @elzies_mice2 ай бұрын

    Hi Karen! This is awesome!

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    2 ай бұрын

    Awww, thank you! I'm so happy that you enjoyed it!

  • @maryblencowe
    @maryblencowe7 ай бұрын

    What a delightful video! Thank you so much. Watching it, I was almost sitting next to you! You explain things so well and at a lovely, relaxing pace. Thank you for the pattern too - a great help.

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    7 ай бұрын

    Awww, you made my day! Thank you for your kind words. I'm so glad that you found this relaxing and helpful. I tried a few new ideas with this video so it's extra rewarding to hear your response to it. :)

  • @maryblencowe

    @maryblencowe

    7 ай бұрын

    🥰@@the-needle-felter

  • @carolgillingham5958
    @carolgillingham59586 ай бұрын

    I must admit, I have never seen this craft before and I love it, I want to learn it, it's amazing. Love the little fox, thank you. ❤

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    6 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome! I was just thinking this morning that there is something very special about needle felting and working with wool. I've been needle felting for 6 years now. It offers so many possibilities that it often feels like I'm just getting started! You can make almost anything with wool.

  • @catingrey
    @catingrey7 ай бұрын

    I am a beginner felter and this was definitely challenging for me, but I did get a cute result. I also learned a lot of things I never thought of before. This is a great tutorial. Thank you so much!

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    7 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad! It is not a simple project so you should be very proud! I'm so glad that you are happy with the result. I'm truly thrilled that you made one.

  • @anns5979
    @anns59797 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the tutorial. This will be my next project and I am super excited. Love Fennec Foxes. He came out so beautiful!!

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    7 ай бұрын

    Wonderful! I hope it goes well. I loved the challenge of the Fennec Fox ears. It's also always fun to make a fluffy tail!

  • @kimbearlysoriginal4276
    @kimbearlysoriginal42764 ай бұрын

    Very happy to of found your channel. Excellent channel. I just love it. Thank you so much. ❤

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    4 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome! Thank you for letting me know. I'm trying to make animals this year!

  • @RavenLadyStudios
    @RavenLadyStudios8 ай бұрын

    You’re an amazing artist! I’d love to see an elephant or rhino curled up!

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    8 ай бұрын

    You are so kind, thank you. I am planning to make the Irina Hughes elephant tutorial from FeltingTutorials.com. Maybe I can make a sleeping baby elephant after I learn how to make her standing adult one? I will keep that in mind. I'm looking forward to making the big one. And I love rhinos. They are so beautiful. I will keep that in mind also. That would be an interesting challenge.

  • @RavenLadyStudios

    @RavenLadyStudios

    8 ай бұрын

    Oooh I bet that would be a fun challenge even standing up! I’m currently trying to make two 30cm tall elephants and just struggling. But a baby curled up would be so adorable! All your tutorials are wonderful though and amazing to watch ❤

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    8 ай бұрын

    Wow! Those are going to be large elephants! I like making bigger sculptures because you can add details. They are time consuming but very rewarding. I watch the virtual safaris on the Painted Dog TV channel. I love the way they will just sit and watch the animals sometimes (versus talking and talking). It helps you notice more. They show elephants a lot and say sitting with them is very peaceful.

  • @terriducay9029
    @terriducay9029Ай бұрын

    very well done - clear instructions and photography1

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, Terri! You are so sweet!

  • @bethmegansmith4642
    @bethmegansmith46427 ай бұрын

    new sub UK . thank you for sharing. lovely little fox . Happy needle felting xxxxxx

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for subbing and for your comment! 😊

  • @karenlewis1546
    @karenlewis15468 ай бұрын

    This was really wonderful! I would love to see how you did the face, his eyes are perfect. Adorable. Thank you for sharing this with us

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I will try to remember to film the details next time. I truly just was so immersed in making the fox's face that I forgot to turn on record! My bad.

  • @britt3343
    @britt33436 ай бұрын

    This is so beautiful. Do a sleeping fawn!

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    6 ай бұрын

    I have an idea for a deer that I'd like to make next year. Maybe I could add a sleeping fawn to that project? You have started the wheels turning. :)

  • @carolinapalacios7982
    @carolinapalacios79824 ай бұрын

    Great tutorial. Learned new techniques!

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I'm so glad you found it helpful. I'm working on another sleeping animal and hope to have it ready soon. The first one I made was not right. So I'm already on version 2!

  • @Samssofties
    @Samssofties7 ай бұрын

    Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your skill. ❤

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    7 ай бұрын

    It's my pleasure! I'm so glad that you enjoy this sweet little fox. :)

  • @carolinebarral6657
    @carolinebarral66576 ай бұрын

    ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️j'adore ton travail !!! ♥️

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you! You so so kind.

  • @Kim-vf7rw
    @Kim-vf7rw6 ай бұрын

    Amazing! Thank you!

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    6 ай бұрын

    You're welcome. I'm so happy that you liked it!

  • @HelenaMGale
    @HelenaMGale7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    7 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome! I hope that this project is helpful.

  • @joannewilliams3221
    @joannewilliams32218 ай бұрын

    Thank you. So cute

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    8 ай бұрын

    You are very welcome! Thank you for letting me know you liked it. It was so much fun to make.

  • @sharonhowe5767
    @sharonhowe57678 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful 😊

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @Berny2260
    @Berny22603 ай бұрын

    Hermoso !!! gracias

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I'm so happy that you enjoyed it.

  • @user-te8eq5wu5n
    @user-te8eq5wu5n3 ай бұрын

    I love your video

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I'm so happy that you enjoyed it.

  • @Mocha_wing
    @Mocha_wing5 ай бұрын

    So cute!!!! ❤❤❤

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! The fox looks especially cozy to me lately since we're having cold nights where I am.

  • @Mocha_wing

    @Mocha_wing

    5 ай бұрын

    :D

  • @jeangibsonmedley
    @jeangibsonmedley7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for using inches! I’m new at this and most tutorials are in cm. At 65 I can’t math as well as at 25 😊

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    7 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome! 😊 I am the same. I've never been good at math so I double check everything I do.

  • @BobbieBTexas
    @BobbieBTexas6 ай бұрын

    Awesome thank you maybe I’ll try this one day. Can you use dog hair that you brushed off your dog

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    5 ай бұрын

    I have seen people use dog (or cat) hair before. But they said they mixed it with wool so it would felt. I would try that. Maybe you can find a wool that is close to the color of your dog? I haven't seen anyone say they made a piece with just dog hair. But I imagine it would also depend on the type of dog. Their hair varies so much. It's a worth a try!

  • @lilianabertaina8921
    @lilianabertaina89218 ай бұрын

    Molto bella! La gradazione dei colori è davvero realistica. Se posso chiedere, che lana hai usato? Grazie

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I used wool that I had already purchased. The white and darkest tan are from Sarafina Fiber Art (Sarafina White Roving and House Carded Pelt in Tawny). The two other tan or sand colors are Sand Carded Maori Wool Batt from DHG and Wheat Felter’s Palette Batting from Felted Sky. But you really just need a white, a light beige, a medium tan and a camel color. I hope this helps.

  • @literoylty
    @literoylty7 ай бұрын

    ❤do you take orderd

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    7 ай бұрын

    I'm sorry but I do not. I'm not selling any of my pieces right now. But thank you for asking!

  • @andreagoldswain6832
    @andreagoldswain68328 ай бұрын

    Hi sorry if I have missed a comment but can i purchase the ‘pattern paged please

  • @andreagoldswain6832

    @andreagoldswain6832

    8 ай бұрын

    😂 sorry just found it loving your work and your generosity of sharing your skills thank you 🤩

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    8 ай бұрын

    Oh good! I just realized that I didn't mention that the link for the pattern was in the video description. I apologize. But I'm happy that you found it! I will make sure I mention that next time.

  • @RikKarDING
    @RikKarDING23 күн бұрын

    how much do you charge for custom made one?

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    22 күн бұрын

    I apologize but I am not taking custom orders. Thank you for asking though!

  • @jeanniemodrall4246
    @jeanniemodrall42464 ай бұрын

    Great tutorial but can’t believe you are stabbing the needle into the wool in your head! Ouch, I’d be bleeding all over the place.😅

  • @the-needle-felter

    @the-needle-felter

    4 ай бұрын

    I know what you mean. For some parts of an animal, I find it works better for me not to use a felting mat. But most of the time, I do. And when I don't, I never ever take my eyes off of my work!