{"product_id":"felted-alpaca-gentoo-penguin","title":"Gentoo Penguin","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=KN5LYTC]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"KN5LYTC\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"QMU1JSG\"\u003eGentoo Penguin: Felted Alpaca Sculpture\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Gentoo Penguin Felted Alpaca Sculpture is part of our penguin collection. We love making these aquatic, flightless birds that mostly live in the southern hemisphere, especially in Antarctica. Our expert felting artists have years of experience in this craft. Each figure seeks to capture the true essence of its species with special attention to their counter-shaded dark and white plumage, and their flippers \"wings\". The nature of handcrafting makes each piece an original with slight variations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Alpaca Fiber? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlpaca 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Needle Felting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeedle felting is a dry felting method typically using wool with its barbs that felt quickly. However, we use alpaca for a softer and more artistic effect. Our crafters have mastered this art form and now use this media for sculptures, flat art, and clothing embellishments.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiber artists can needle felt for a few moments or for days at a time. This relaxing craft is now available to everyone. We offer both finished sculptures plus alpaca and lamb needle felting kits. Please call us at 877-Alpacas (877-257-2227) for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using certified alpaca fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural colors and marking are emulated \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtistically handcrafted in-house by our experts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKits include detailed steps and pictures for projects \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished products are always Fair Trade from Peru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lanart Alpaca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45225020293277,"sku":"4PenguinGentoo","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/5312\/8861\/files\/GentooPenguin.jpg?v=1760534365","url":"https:\/\/lanartalpaca.com\/products\/felted-alpaca-gentoo-penguin","provider":"Lanart Alpaca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}