{"product_id":"whimsy-seahorse","title":"Whimsy Seahorse","description":"Whimsy Seahorse: Felted Alpaca Sculpture\n\nHandcrafted Felted Seahorse – A Stunning Ocean-Inspired Creation\n\nThis exquisite seahorse is meticulously crafted with intricate details and embellishments, designed to captivate any sea lover. The hand-painted fiber mimics the mesmerizing bioluminescence found in nature, bringing this enchanting creature to life.\n\nElegantly adorned with shimmering beads and structured dorsal fins, this piece beautifully balances softness and texture. Felted entirely by hand by our skilled in-house artisans, it’s a true work of art that celebrates the beauty of marine life.\n\nWhat Is Alpaca Fiber? \n\nAlpaca was once considered a gift from the gods and the most important relic of Incan history. Alpacas are in the camelid family, sharing the most genetic material with the vicuña. They are one of the four South American camelids. \n\nThe two breeds of alpacas are: the Huacaya and the Suri. The types of fiber harvested from each of these breeds are equally prized for different reasons. Fiber derived from alpacas varies in weight depending on how it is spun, making it ideal for a number of different kinds of products. Compared to sheep’s wool, alpaca fiber is considerably softer, and more durable.\n\nAbout Needle Felting? \n\nNeedle felting is a dry felting method typically using wool with its barbs that felt quickly and easily. However, we use alpaca for a softer and more artistic effect. Our crafters have mastered this art form and now use this media for sculptures, flat art, and clothing embellishments. \n\nFiber artists can needle felt for a few moments or for days at a time. This relaxing craft is now available to everyone. We offer both finished sculptures plus alpaca and lamb needle felting kits. Please call us at 877-Alpacas (877-257-2227) for more information.\n\n * Made using certified alpaca fiber \n * Natural colors and marking are emulated \n * Artistically handcrafted in-house by our experts \n * Kits include detailed steps and pictures for projects \n * Finished products are always Fair Trade from Peru ","brand":"Lanart Alpaca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49723694481648,"sku":"4WhimsySeahorse","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7463\/6528\/files\/f35bcc601932ac11517ea9034bf8b4b54c6719e1b0a42fb15677afd7b9e1c8fa.jpg?v=1778703644","url":"https:\/\/hillheritagefarm.com\/products\/whimsy-seahorse","provider":"Shayday Fibers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}