This magical and soothing little project is designed for the complete beginner needle felter. Beautifully-presented and full of inspiration it contains seven easy to follow steps to make the sweetest little fairy. You will fall in love with her and want to make a whole clan of them!

I LOVE making fairies and I'm sure you will too! But don't take my word for it - give it a go! It's a wonderful introductory project to this versatile craft form.

Your Waldorf-inspired fairy will measure around 10cm or 4" tall - a perfect keepsake or nature table piece. The instructions depict my green fairy and the 3rd photo shows how you can add your own creative flair using different colours and wing styles.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS 24-PAGE DOWNLOAD:

* a beautifully presented step by step tutorial (see 2nd photo for sample pages)
* photos covering every little step which really simplifies the process for you
* a clear shopping list with guidance for newbies
* descriptions of different types of fibre (info I WISH I'd had when I started out!)
* good needle technique and the difference between different needle types
* how to create and connect basic shapes
* wrapping pipe-cleaners to make poseable arms
* creating seasonal tables
* a glossary of every day felting terms (that confused me for years!)

You'll get a material list and suggested places to buy what you'll need plus all the super helpful information I so wish I had had access to when I first started out with this wonderful craft form :)

*Downloading is recommended on your laptop rather than your phone**

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HOW I TEACH

I am an experienced craft educator of 11 years and others describe my teaching style as encouraging and simple to follow - suited to different learning approaches. See below the testimonial from someone who had never needle felted before :)

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WHO IS THIS TUTORIAL SUITABLE FOR & WHAT ELSE IS INCLUDED?

This project suits the beginner or master needle felter. Over half the people who trial my instructions are beginners so you can feel confident that everything is broken down into simple steps.

I have designed it to suit someone who has literally never held a felting needle before, whilst also providing those with more experience with some extra tips and tricks along the way. The 23-page PDF gives you so much more than just the basic instruction: a Glossary, guide to good needling technique, explanation of the different fibres and heaps of transferable techniques.

It's a delightful gift for someone who has already has a good stash of needle felting supplies. And also gives a lot of support and recommended supplier list for those who are starting out.

CHILDREN must be supervised due to the super sharp barbed needle. Parents/carers - please use your own judgement on whether or not your child is old enough to do this project.

As a guide - 9 year olds have made my Little Fairy (some needing more help than others) and that age and up seem to have the focus to needle felt and LOVE it! Personally I like to encourage 'younger' children to enjoy the tactile nature of wet felting. They can then grow into Needle Felting when the time is right.

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TESTIMONIAL

"This is the most beautiful little project! And I love my sweet fairy! Every single step was made so easy to follow.” Josie

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GETTING YOUR DOWNLOAD

You are able to download the tutorial and buying list within 5 minutes after payment is made. You'll receive a message from Etsy to inform you that your files are ready. Alternatively, you can go to your Account and click on the "download the files" link on your order receipt. ACCESSING YOUR DOWNLOAD IS EASIER VIA YOUR LAPTOP than your phone. If you have any questions about the download please don't hesitate to ask me!

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YOU MIGHT PREFER THE LITTLE FAIRY KIT WITH ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED

See 4th photo. My Little Fairy ‘kit’, available from my etsy store, contains all materials needed to make one fairy according to the colours of the photos listed. My kits contain the finest natural materials and a beautifully presented printed edition of the instruction booklet. It comes in a sweet slimline recycled box - perfect to post - making it a lovely gift.

https://www.etsy.com/au/your/shops/ZuzuAndMe/tools/ZuzuAndMe/au/listings/stats:true/554761954

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HOW YOU MAY USE THIS DOWNLOAD - COPYRIGHT

As well as being my soul work, my work is also my livelihood and is the culmination of hundreds of hours of development, so thank you for respecting my copyright ♥

This download and what you create is STRICTLY FOR PERSONAL USE and may not be reproduced or shared. No part of the design or instructions are for reproduction or commercial gain without written permission from the author. Of course you may make as many fairies as you like to give as gifts, but not for commercial gain. If buying this download as a gift - please note it is for single use.

“Little Fairy” design, photos & words © 2017-2023 Arzu Ünel-Cleary

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