Here at Living Dreams, we are constantly inspired by our talented and creative customers! Dorothea Collins, a skilled artisan with over 10 years of experience in wet felting, creates some of the most magical handmade felted creations we’ve ever seen. She transforms our premium merino wool and silk blends into cozy felted gloves, stylish bags, and even unique felted jewelry.
Wet felting is an inexpensive craft perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike. All you need is wool fiber, water, soap, and a kitchen table to get started! There are many YouTube tutorials available to teach basic wet felting techniques. The process involves gently manipulating wool fibers at first, but it becomes more intensive as you roll, toss, and shape the wool. Many felters find the repetitive motions of wet felting to be stress-relieving and calming—a perfect craft for those looking to relax while creating.
Whether you're a beginner or experienced in fiber arts, wet felting offers endless possibilities for creativity.
Crafters tip: add more materials like silk, cotton or beads to create a unique appearance and texture.
We recommend the book: Uniquely Felt by Christine White which is full of creative ideas for your felting projects!
As you become more and more passionate about your felting you may want to document your process and start your own sample library. Dorothea believes that taking notes is crucial to improving your skills - she makes small fabric samples and attached the recipes on note cards for future reference.
FAQs About Wet Felting
1. What do I need to start wet felting?
To begin wet felting, you'll need wool fiber (such as our merino wool blends), water, soap, and a flat surface. Optional tools like bubble wrap or mesh can help with shaping.
2. Why choose merino wool for wet felting?
Merino wool is a popular choice for wet felting due to its softness and ability to felt easily. Our merino wool and silk blends are perfect for creating soft pieces with a luxurious finish or our hand dyed merino and tencel blends for extra textural dimension.
3. Is wet felting difficult for beginners?
Not at all! Wet felting is a very beginner-friendly craft, and there are plenty of tutorials online to guide you through the process. It’s easy to experiment and perfect your technique over time.
4. What can I make with wet felting?
Wet felting offers endless creative possibilities! You can make anything from cozy accessories like gloves and scarves to home décor items like felted bowls or ornaments.
