Cute Sleepy Donkey | Needle Felting FULL TUTORIAL! | Intermediate Project

In this video I'll show you how to needle felt an cute sleepy donkey! It can accompany a Nativity scene or be a cute decoration on its own!
Materials:
Fuzzy wire
Core Wool
Wool for the coat (I used Shetland roving, but you could also use a greyish-brown carded wool, which would be easier.)
Carded Wool for the ears, hooves and nose (I used grey, black, and white.)
Black Wool Roving for the mane and tail
Felting pad
Felting Needles (I used a 36 gauge Star, a 38 gauge Star, and a 40 gauge Spiral/Twist)
Very sharp scissors
Optional: Scrap of fabric and embroidery yarn for the blanket and halter, not shown in this tutorial.
Needle felting is an art form that uses wool or other fibers and special needles called felting needles. The needles are different from sewing needles in that they have grooves or nicks on the shaft that serve to knit/weave the fibers together when you poke the needle into the wool. It is a very relaxing and limitless hobby that is not difficult but has unlimited creative potential. Let your imagination run wild!
I love needle felting animals, so that is mostly what you will find on my channel. These small models make great pocket pets, Christmas ornaments, key-chains, or knickknacks! People love receiving them as gifts, especially when they represent their unique interests.
If you would like to start needle felting, there are many starter kits out there that supply you with wool, needles, a felting pad, and finger guards (yes, you will poke yourself).