{"id":75416,"date":"2023-04-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhgshop.it\/how-to-make-a-needle-felted-narwhal\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T12:47:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:47:18","slug":"how-to-make-a-needle-felted-narwhal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/en\/how-to-make-a-needle-felted-narwhal\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make a needle felted narwhal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Today we bring you the cutest of projects; that is, a free tutorial on how to make a narwhal with needle felting. The creator of this mysterious animal, which lives in the Arctic Ocean and possesses such a long tooth that it makes it looks like a swordsman, is Caterina Lotti | Pinamolina<\/a><\/b>. A highly skilled needle felter specialising in the creation of small animals. But not only. Caterina, in fact, is also a fashion designer and has an upcycling clothing line where she gives life to used garments.<\/span><\/p>

Before proceeding with the tutorial, we’ll leave you with some interesting questions about this curious cetacean. Is his tooth a hunting tool, is it used to attract females, or is it a combat sword? It doesn’t matter to us; we just know that we love the Narwhal. However, if you wish, you can read up on it and find out the answers!<\/span><\/p>

The fibers selected by Caterina for the narwhal are our Maori and Bergschaf carded wools. Perfect for needle felting.<\/span><\/p>

Have fun!<\/span><\/p>

Tutorial: how to make a narwhal with the needle felting technique<\/h2>

MATERIALS
<\/b><\/span>Carded Bergschaf wool<\/a><\/b> col. Natural White 10 g; September, Storm and Dark. A tuft of each colour.<\/span>
Carded Maori wool<\/a><\/b> col. Sunrise and Paradise: a tuft for each colour.<\/span>
Angelina<\/a><\/b> col. Light Blue a tuft<\/span>
Base for felting<\/a><\/b> 10x15x4<\/span>
Thin needles<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>

Tips for perfect needle felting<\/h3>

The choice of needle size affects the felting speed and the final result. To obtain both a compact and uniform surface, use fine needles. To speed up the process, use tools that allow the use of multiple needles at the same time whilst working on the rougher parts and use the single needle for finishing.<\/span><\/p>

When working with multiple colours, to facilitate the work, create the basic structure with a single colour, then once the form has been established, have fun decorating it without having to think about modelling.<\/span><\/p>

Each project should first be thought of in simple deconstructed shapes which will then be joined together. <\/span><\/p>

When inserting the needle, only use the serrated tip, without piercing the fibre entirely, and do not tilt it as a lever, this way you will avoid breaking it. A gentle touch is enough. The inclined needle can be used to join small parts together or to finish the surface by inserting the left-over fibers, always without levering.<\/span><\/p>

When you form a shape, compact the wool with your hands to understand the amount of material required to create that piece. In any case, if you are a beginner, it is better to use less and add more gradually.<\/span><\/p>

DIMENSIONS OF FINISHED PIECE
<\/b><\/span>Total length from the tail to the tip of the horn: about 18 cm
<\/span>Height at the thickest point: about 4 cm
<\/span>Circumference at the widest point: approx. 12 cm<\/span><\/p>

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY<\/span><\/b>
Easy \/ Intermediate<\/span><\/p>

METHOD<\/span><\/b><\/p>