Sweet Milano is napping in front of the fan and then on the grass after he gets his belly spray. Happy little alpaca :) Enjoy! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajdwbpht6vE
A few tips and demonstration of how I handspin suri alpaca roving on my Lendrum spinning wheel. Enjoy!
Roving available at www.WisteriaSuriRanch.com in the shop section
Washed fleeces mentioned are available at https://www.etsy.com/shop/WisteriaSuriRanch
https://youtu.be/8D8QQ_jo67E
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D8QQ_jo67E
This is Shayenna about 8 months old in this video. She loves to get scratches on her head, belly and pretty much all over. She's super talkative, too. Ranger is next to me also until Tomi the Pyrenees takes his spot. Alamo comes for a kiss at the end. My sweet babies always make my day!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFSshfl3Gzo
Hi there! Enjoy this fun and easy needle felted pig tutorial. If you'd like to get the pig kit or the PDF tutorial (with material list and size reference), please check out my Etsy store. Thank you and have a beautiful day!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/WisteriaSuriRanch
Piglet tutorial:
https://youtu.be/1kbNyG2AYg8
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEcXJbZYOJI
In this Suri alpaca shearing demo, you will see how the prime fleece comes off in almost one piece. It's quite relaxing and satisfying to watch :)
The Suri alpaca I am shearing is Dezi. She's super sweet and cooperative. I only show one side since the same is done on the other side. You will also see how I clean up her belly area and arm pit in this video. I will be shearing the rest of her fleece on another day.
Look for more of my shearing videos :)
My website is at https://www.WisteriaSuriRanch.com
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdgQew6avzs
How to Needle Felt 2D Flowers on a Wool Canvas
In this video, I show you how to create two very simple flowers on a wool canvas. I am using hand dyed Suri alpaca locks from our herd :) Enjoy!
If you'd like to support our farm and use the material shown in the video, please check out my kit on Etsy :) Thank you so much!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/WisteriaSuriRanch
https://wisteriasuriranch.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFZ81QfWUe8
Hi- this was such a strange ice storm in Texas but all of our alpacas and animals were totally ok! Whew~!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfAc8JbojC4
Needle Felting Beginner: Magical Crystal Felt
This is a fun and easy beginner project for kids and adults. It's great for stress reduction, too!
Supplies you will need:
Felting foam
Felting needles
Wool for base
Dyed Suri alpaca locks or any fiber of your choice
Crystal
To dye Suri alpaca locks with Kool-aid:
Add a packet of Kool Aid to a ziploc bag, add some water, then your locks. Microwave for 20 seconds at a time until water is clear (signal fiber took up dye usually), wash in cold water, let dry *there's a lot of info on this online, so please check :)
My alpaca farm, Wisteria Suri Ranch, is in Taylor, Texas. We raise Suri alpacas and I've been an alpaca shepherdess since 2008 :) We love to handle our alpacas gently and always treat them with love and respect.
https://wisteriasuriranch.com/
My Etsy Store
https://www.etsy.com/shop/WisteriaSuriRanch
Check out my other easy beginner fiber craft videos:
Kid's Fiber Craft: How to Wet Felt a Snake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgYCEOn7QbY&t=77s
Wool Painting Basics: How to Make a Bear Face
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbjvWvRIlqE
How to Needle Felt a Flower
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JvLNoOQ8vw&t=6s
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gedtB7888-s