Build Wire Armature
1 hourShape armature wire for legs and spine if posable figure desired.
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Learn felt felted animal sculpt from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.
Shape armature wire for legs and spine if posable figure desired.
Build firm core body over armature with core wool and coarse needle.
Apply colored wool in thin layers building features and markings.
Add glass eyes or felted eye detail and refine expression.
Best practices for felted animal sculpt.
Ears and limbs attached after shaping attach cleaner than one-piece guesswork.
Soft core collapses when adding surface detail.
Glass eyes on child toys must be glued securely — choking hazard.