Want your needle felted animals and birds to look more realistic — like they could hop, fly, or blink any second? 👀 Here are 5 simple ways to add realism to your work that make a huge difference: 1️⃣ Create your own wool colours 2️⃣ Add darker fibres around eyes ears for depth 3️⃣ Blend multiple tones for natural-looking fur 4️⃣ Use reference photos to capture light shadow 5️⃣ Finish with subtle highlights — that final sparkle ✨ These are the same techniques I use in my own animal and bird piec