Tutorial for Capybara Bathtime (Capybara, Hot Tub, and Rubber Ducky)
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🧶 Wooly Nest Basic Felting Guide
(Capybara Bath Time Set)
✨ What You’re Making
- Capybara
- Hot Tub
- Rubber Ducky
All three use the same simple felting method — just different shapes.
🪡 Tools Needed
- Felting needle
- Felting pad
- Wool pieces (included)
🧠 Before You Start
- Poke straight up and down (don’t bend the needle)
- Start soft, then slowly firm it up
- Take your time — shaping is everything 🙂
🧱 Step 1: Make the Base Shapes
Capybara (Rounded Body)
- Roll wool into a large oval
- Slightly flatten the bottom so it sits
- Keep the body smooth and chunky
Hot Tub (Thick Bowl Shape)
- Roll wool into a large ball
- Press down the center to form a bowl
- Build up the sides into a thick ring
- Keep the walls sturdy but slightly soft
Rubber Ducky (Tiny & Round)
- Roll a small ball for the body
- Add a smaller piece for the head
- Lightly attach and shape
🐾 Step 2: Add Details
Capybara
- Add small rounded ears on top
- Add tiny feet at the base
- Add a lighter patch on the belly
- Keep features subtle and soft
Hot Tub
- Add vertical lines by lightly felting sections
👉 This gives a “wood plank” look - Add small wool balls inside for bubbles
Rubber Ducky
- Add a tiny beak
- Keep it simple and rounded
😊 Step 3: Add the Face
For ALL characters:
- Use small pieces of black wool
- Lightly poke to create:
- Eyes
- Nose / beak
- Simple mouth
👉 Keep faces minimal — that’s the Wooly Nest style
🛁 Step 4: Assemble the Scene
- Place the capybara inside the tub
- Add bubbles around it
- Sit the rubber ducky:
- On the capybara’s head
- Or floating in the tub
🔒 Step 5: Final Touch
- Lightly poke everything to:
- Secure loose pieces
- Smooth the surface
- Refine the shapes
🎉 You’re Done!
Your set should feel:
- Soft but structured
- Cozy and playful
- Full of personality
💡 Pro Tip
Don’t overwork the wool —
a slightly fluffy finish makes it look more alive.