Green Turtle with Beaded Shell Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-58C

Felt the Green Turtle with Beaded Shell, a needle felting kit by Charivna Mit: a bright green turtle whose dark shell is studded with colorful beads and flower motifs.

In many old myths a great turtle carries the whole world on its back, and turtles have long stood for patience, wisdom and a long life.

Why this kit: needle felting needs no sewing and no counting, only wool and a barbed needle, and Charivna Mit sorts the wool by color and adds a color scheme so you always know which shade goes where. 6 wool colors give it lifelike shading without being fiddly. Czech Preciosa beads add the eyes and a little sparkle.

Kit includes: 6 colors of Corriedale wool, 5 colors of Czech Preciosa beads, beads for eyes, 2 felting needles, a color pattern and an instruction chart. Made in Ukraine. Not included: a foam felting pad to work on and small scissors for trimming stray fibers.

How to felt it: pull off small tufts of wool, roll them loosely and jab them with the felting needle, turning the shape as you go so it firms up evenly. Build the body first, then the head, legs and colored details, following the color scheme. Then add the bead details as the instructions show. Work on a foam pad, keep your fingers clear of the needle tip and store the needles safely after use.

Finished size: about 12×6 cm (4.7×2.4 in). Stand it on a shelf, desk or windowsill, or give it as a homemade gift for beach lovers, dreamers and friends; the kit itself is an easy present for teens and adults. Recommended for ages 14 and up; the felting needles are very sharp, so keep them away from young children.