Rough Collie Needle Felting Tutorial — Realistic Dog Head

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• Rough Collie (Lassie) Needle-Felted Dog Head Demonstration – Digital Demonstration
• Scottish Collie Felting Demonstration: Needle Felt Dog Head DIY
• Lassie-Style Rough Collie Wool Sculpture Video Class
• Needle Felt a Scottish Collie Head: Step-by-Step Video Demonstration

Short Description

Bring the iconic Lassie to life in wool with this three-part digital demonstration. Learn to sculpt a Rough Collie head with its luxurious sable-and-white coat, erect feathered ears, long refined muzzle, and gentle, intelligent expression. A satisfying project for felters who love detailed, long-haired breeds.

Full Description

Create your own realistic Rough Collie (Scottish Collie) dog head with this easy-to-follow digital felting demonstration. The videos are shot in close-up so you can see every placement of wool, every needle angle, and how the breed's famous long, flowing coat takes shape.

The instructor begins with a pre-shaped white foam core, installs the eyes and nose, and then builds up the coat in golden-sable wool with classic white markings — the white blaze down the muzzle, the white collar around the neck, and the lighter chest. You will learn how to layer long wool strands for the Rough Collie's luxurious double coat, shape the breed's erect, feathered ears, and finish with the soft, wise "Lassie" expression.

Because the teaching is highly visual, learners can follow along even if they do not speak the audio language. All techniques are demonstrated clearly on camera.

What You Will Learn

• How to position eyes and nose on a long, refined Collie muzzle
• Building the sable (golden-brown) coat with cream and white markings
• Layering long, flowing wool for the Rough Collie's luxurious double coat
• Shaping the breed's erect, feathered ears
• Creating the signature white blaze, collar, and chest markings
• Trimming and finishing for the gentle, intelligent "Lassie" look

Video Breakdown

Part 1 – Base, Muzzle & Sable Coat Foundation (~22.5 minutes)

Covers model preparation, eye and nose installation, and the first full coverage of the head in sable wool. White base areas (blaze and muzzle) are mapped before the golden-brown body coat is built up.

Part 2 – Long Coat Layers, Ears & White Markings (~20.3 minutes)

Continues with long wool-strand layering for the flowing coat, erect feathered ear shaping, and the white collar and chest markings. Note: this part is recorded at 576×768 resolution; the technique remains clearly visible.

Part 3 – Face Refinement & Final Finish (~24.2 minutes)

Adds facial detail, blends the sable-to-white transitions, and performs final trimming. The finished piece shows the classic Rough Collie head with a warm, gentle expression.

Key Selling Points

• Iconic Rough Collie / Lassie look that dog lovers instantly recognize
• Sable-and-white coloring with the signature white blaze and collar
• Luxurious long-coat technique for experienced and ambitious felters
• Erect, feathered ears – a defining Collie feature
• Close-up, hand-level camera work makes every technique easy to copy
• Visual instruction – no spoken-language fluency required to follow along
• Instant digital download across three comprehensive lessons (~67 min)

Who This Demonstration Is For

• Needle-felting enthusiasts who love long-haired, detailed breeds
• Pet artists offering Rough Collie / Lassie commissions or keepsakes
• Crafters ready for an advanced, multi-lesson portrait project
• Gift makers for Collie owners and classic-dog fans

Materials You Will Need (Not Included)

• Wool roving in sable/golden-brown, cream, and white shades
• Felting needles (coarse, medium, and fine)
• Foam or brush felting pad
• Pre-shaped dog head base / styrofoam or wool core
• Glass or safety animal eyes and sculpted black nose
• Small scissors, tweezers, and optional detail tools

Suggested Shopify Settings

• Product type: Digital download / Online demonstration
• Price strategy: Premium multi-part craft demonstration ($18–$30)
• Fulfillment: Manual download link via Shopify Digital Downloads or email
• Return policy: No returns on digital products; state clearly in checkout