You will receive a link to download your PDF Feltorial in the Thank You page of the check out, along with an emailed link that will last for 30 days.
 
Feltorial 'Sleeping Aussie Baby' Possum
Project 2, Level 1.
The second piece is the Western Ring-Tail Possum which has more detailed ears and a curly tail. These extra skills prepare you for the lifelike hooded ears of masterpieces and I introduce some unique wet felting with the aid of a hot water bottle.
 
I repeat a lot of the foundation skills in this Feltorial as the lesson of repetition is essential for your muscle memory and hand eye coordination. The differences in body shape and posture are there to start training your eye for detail.
 
This piece takes a little longer to make but not too much. The detail in the ears is time consuming but the skills acquired are crucial for the projects that follow later. There are two needles in this kit, the 36 and 38 so you will learn how they feel compared to each other. This is also a valuable lesson for later on as I use all of my needles all of the time.
 
The importance of the ‘Goldilocks Zone’ is paramount in this Feltorial as the tail needs to be coaxed into a curled up posture. The skill of gently stabbing and only using the very tip of the needle. Further strengthening those felting muscles!
 
By the time you have done these first two Feltorials you will be ready to move onto more detail and that’s exactly what the Quoll will teach you next.
 
FELTORIAL
In 25 pages, with almost 70 pictures and written instructions, Reena Lee takes you step by step through the process. 
 
To make this Possum you will need:
A ball of Romney Core or any other core wool about 8-10 gms.
Raw Gold Corriedale, about 2 gms.
Shetland Top Coat in 4 colours; brown 5 gms, grey 5 gms, white 2 gms, black 1 gms.
Pink Merino, barely 1 gms.
Tools you need:  Size 36 and 38 Needle, Felting foam (any foam will do, like car sponge), a hot water bottle, liquid soap and a cup of hot water. 
 
You can also purchase the whole kit under Shop - Needle Felting Kits
 
Why don't you give it a try. One stab at a time, I can guarantee you will enjoy it.