Needle Felting Animal Creation
A course by Juanamatú (Katerin J Gómez) , Toy Artist
Joined October 2014
Create unique felt figures using a wire skeleton to give them a sense of movement
Create unique felt figures using a wire skeleton to give them a sense of movement
Joined October 2014
Imagine taking your memories and turning them into personalized figures. Through the needle felting technique, Katerin Gómez reimagines pets, loved ones, favorite characters, or her own designs in her creative toy store, Juanamatú. Get yourself wrapped up in the world of felt by discovering how to sculpt in a simple way and obtain results in a short time by starting with a wire skeleton.
In this course, learn how to create realistic and flexible figures step by step using the needle felting technique, from the initial creative process to best tips on keeping your works in great condition. Learn all the necessary materials, essential tools, and different ways to personalize your toys. In short, enter the infinite world of possibilities offered by felt with the help of a true toy artist.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 12 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (204)
- 5,463 students
- 16 lessons (3h 18m)
- 12 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a flexible doll depicting a pet from scratch. Katerin will be making a husky, based on its real proportions and adding details to make it unique and distinctive.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For anyone who is curious about needle felting and wants to explore their creativity. Also, for those who wish to explore the world of art toys and would like to make their own dolls.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is required to take this course.
As for materials, you will need wool of various colors, foam, needles, scissors, wire, a chisel, pliers, and other elements to complete and personalize your project.
Reviews
A course by Juanamatú (Katerin J Gómez)
Katerin Gómez is a craft lover and professional toymaker specialized in the needle felting technique. She graduated in Drawing and Illustration at La Escuela Nacional de Caricatura, the first illustration school in Colombia, where she went on to work for almost ten years as a designer, teacher, and event and exhibit organizer. After a short but transformative experience at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Lucerne, Switzerland, she returned to Bogotá and turned her career around by betting on her great childhood passion: character creation.
Today, she combines her training in illustration and her desire to tell stories by creating unique dolls for her creative toy store, Juanamatú.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Plan, understand, know and explore
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Plan the route
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Wool and techniques 1
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Wool and techniques 2
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Tools and materials
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U3
See beyond the obvious
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To move the skeleton and give the doll soul 1
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To move the skeleton and give the doll soul 2
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Felt limbs
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The skin that inhabits
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The face. Where is the character 1
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The face. Where is the character 2
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The face. Where is the character 3
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U4
It's the little details that count
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Details and accessories
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Tips to keep your doll in good condition and the possibilities of felt
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FP
Final project
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Needle Felting Animal Creation
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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martanilego
PlusAchei o curso satisfatório, indicarei a outras amigas. Fácil compreensão, com tempo adequado. Gostei muito!
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alejandracanonv
PlusLo super recomiendo, es una gran profe de Needle
motiva mucho a seguir con la técnica!
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noelle
Cours très bien expliqué. J'ai appris beaucoup de choses et eu du plaisir à le suivre même si la technique est difficile.
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chavarriamendoza54
Muy bien explicado y me dan ganas de comenzar
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rosarioriesco
Fantastico. Katerin es tranquila y detallista para explicar la tecnica.
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