Tutorial for Boardwalk Bandit (Seagull and French Fries)

🧶 Wooly Nest Basic Felting Guide

(Boardwalk Bandit Set)

✨ What You’re Making

  • Seagull
  • French Fries

Both pieces 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 matters most 🙂

🧱 Step 1: Make the Base Shapes

Seagull (Round Body)

  1. Roll wool into a large ball
  2. Shape into a slightly oval body
  3. Flatten the bottom so it sits upright
  4. Keep it smooth and rounded

French Fries (Small Tubes)

  1. Roll small pieces of wool into short cylinders
  2. Keep them slightly uneven for a natural look
  3. Make 2–4 fries depending on your set

🐦 Step 2: Add Details

Seagull

  • Add two small wings (oval shapes) to the sides
  • Add a small tail at the back
  • Add tiny feet at the bottom
  • Keep everything simple and soft

Beak + Fry

  1. Shape a small piece into a rounded beak
  2. Attach it to the face
  3. Place one fry into the beak and gently felt it in place

👉 This creates the “bandit” look

😊 Step 3: Add the Face

  • Use small pieces of black wool
  • Lightly poke to create:
    • Two eyes

👉 Keep the face minimal — simple = cuter

🔒 Step 4: Firm & Refine

  • Lightly poke the entire figure to:
    • Secure all parts
    • Smooth loose fibers
    • Refine the shape

🎉 You’re Done!

Your piece should feel:

  • Soft but structured
  • Clean and balanced
  • Playful and expressive

💡 Pro Tip

Slightly uneven fries and a slightly crooked beak
make it look more natural and full of character.