Navigating through the sometimes fiddly process of needle felting ears, particularly on smaller animals, can indeed present its own set of challenges. My easy needle felting projects – How to make animal ears, is a technique that greatly simplified the process for me. While my initial focus was on crafting fox ears, I quickly realized the adaptability of this method; it can be applied to virtually any flat shape, making the felting experience so much easier, and ensures both ears will be roughly the same size.
This method is particularly tailored for creating ears for a 15cm tall fox, yet its ingenuity lies in its flexibility. This personalised approach is not just limited to foxes but extends seamlessly to the ears of hares, mice, and sheep. It’s a versatile technique, encouraging customisation according to the size and type of your project. Whether you’re aiming to create the alert ears of a hare, the tiny ones of a mouse, or the fluffy ears of a sheep, this method offers a straightforward solution.
How to Make Needle Felted Fox Ears
These ears are for a 15cm tall fox (including the ears) so adapt for your size. Follow exactly the same technique for hare, mouse and sheep ears.
- Begin by placing a thin layer of wool on your foam pad. Use the felting needle to outline a triangular ear shape, approximately 3 to 4 cm in height, leaving the base ends loose for attachment to the head.
- Fold the sides of the wool towards the centre of the outlined ear. Proceed with gentle felting, frequently turning the piece to achieve the desired size and shape.
- Ensure one end of the ear remains unfelted for attachment. Remove any excess wool by gently pulling it away from the base.
- Incorporate a few strands of white wool into the design for added detail. Adjust the size and detail level according to preference.
- Once the ear maintains its shape, pinch the sides to form a 3D appearance. Continue felting lightly until the shape is stable.
- For ease of attachment and symmetry, felt the ears together before attaching them to the head. This simplifies positioning.
Easy Needle Felting Projects – How to make animal ears
Hare Ears
Different shape but same technique.
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Read my easy to follow, step by step guide here and in ten minutes you will have a perfectly formed pair of ears for your fabulous needle felted sheep.
Moon Gazing Hare
Create a moon-gazing hare by felting the ears to the side of the head and pointing down.
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