If you've never felted before, check out this full guide on all things wet felting. It has different techniques and goes over all of the materials and trouble-shooting tips.

For more felting projects, check out my crafting blog, AB Crafty.

Supplies

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MATERIALS

Wool (You can also get wool roving on Amazon)

Olive Oil Soap

Mesh Fabric

Bubble Wrap (I like to recycle the plastic packaging from Amazon, but here's a link if you need to buy it new)

Ball Brause

Pool Noodle

Palm Washboard

Hot Water

Towel

Vinegar

Embellishment Fibers (optional)

Step 1: Watch Video

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Step 2: Lay Out Fiber

Add layers of wool fiber facing opposite directions on bubble wrap.

Step 3: Add Embellishments

Add embellishments on top

Step 4: Cover and Wet

Cover in mesh fabric and soak in hot soapy water. Rub lightly to form a surface skin.

Step 5: Roll

Roll the bubble wrap around a pool noodle and wrap in a towel. Roll on all sides and from all sides. Flip over and repeat

Step 6: Agitate

Use other tools such as a palm washboard to agitate more and shrink it. You can try various wet felting techniques for this. Then rinse out and soak in vinegar.

Introduction: Wet Felted Wool Fabric