DIY Felting Alpaca Base FORM ONLY

Needle Felting Base FORM ONLY

This is the shaped wool base only — ready for you to bring to life with your own needle felting work. Each form is carefully prepared using natural fiber, providing a firm yet flexible structure that saves time and helps maintain consistent proportions. Ideal for both beginners and experienced felters looking for a clean, sculptural starting point.

• Good for beginners without experience
• Fair Trade from Peru

What Is Alpaca Fiber? 

Alpaca was once considered a gift from the gods and the most important relic of Incan history. Alpacas are in the camelid family, sharing the most genetic material with the vicuña. They are one of the four South American camelids. 

The two breeds of alpacas are: the Huacaya and the Suri. The types of fiber harvested from each of these breeds are equally prized for different reasons. Fiber derived from alpacas varies in weight depending on how it is spun, making it ideal for a number of different kinds of products. Compared to sheep’s wool, alpaca fiber is considerably softer, and more durable.

About Needle Felting

Needle felting is a dry felting method typically using wool with its barbs that felt quickly and easily. However, we use alpaca for a softer and more artistic effect. Our crafters have mastered this art form and now use this medium for sculptures, "paintings", and clothing embellishments.   

Fiber artists can needle felt for a few moments or for days at a time. This relaxing craft is now available to everyone. We offer Alpaca needle felting kits also. Please call us at 877-Alpacas (877-257-2227) or click here for more info on DIY and other felting projects.