Mother Owl and Owlet Wool Painting Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-205C

Paint Mother Owl and Owlet in wool with this wool painting kit by Charivna Mit: a fluffy brown mother owl sheltering her white owlet under her wing against a deep blue sky, with bead accents.

The owl has been a symbol of wisdom since ancient Athens, and a mother owl sheltering her owlet is one of the warmest pictures of family love.

Why this kit: wool painting needs no drawing skills: the outline is marked on the felt base, so you lay thin wisps of wool like brushstrokes and the picture comes together in soft layers. 9 shades of wool give it real depth, so it is a relaxing project for a few evenings rather than an afternoon.

Kit includes: a felt base with the outline marked, 9 colors of felting wool, 5 colors of Bestex floss, 4 colors of Czech Preciosa beads, felting and embroidery needles, a color scheme and instructions. Made in Ukraine. Not included: a picture frame, a foam felting pad and small scissors.

How to felt it: start with the background, laying thin, even layers of wool over the base and felting them flat with light, straight jabs. Then add the middle ground, and finish with the raised details, rolling small tufts into fur, feathers and features before felting them in place. Finally, sew on the beads and stitch the fine lines with the floss. Keep the needle upright so it does not snap, and store it safely after use.

Finished size: about 19×26 cm (7.5×10.2 in), frame not included. Hang it in a living room, bedroom or hallway, or frame it as a homemade gift for bird lovers, moms and friends. Recommended for ages 14 and up; the felting needles are very sharp, so keep them away from young children.