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Easy way to make Felted Balls By Kim of Wildly Woolly

January 6, by Linda Lanese. 1 Comment

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It is said that good things come to those that wait or in my case asked.  I asked Kim of Wildly Woolly to make up a little tutorial showing her Easy way to make Felted Balls and she did.

Kim is an awesome felting artist and has a lovely blog called Wildly Woolly   She does amazing things with felt and you should check out all her art.

Thank you for sharing your tutorial with me Kim ! It sounds like a simple and easy way to make felted balls. Wet felting is a great way to create a dense and durable fabric, and it can be used to create a wide variety of items. Needle felting is also a useful technique for adding details or shaping wool fibers.

Here are a few additional tips and considerations to keep in mind when wet felting:

  • Make sure to use warm, soapy water to wet the fibers. Cold water will not be as effective at felting the fibers, and hot water may shrink the fibers too much.
  • Use a gentle detergent or soap specifically made for felting, as regular laundry detergent can be too harsh and may strip the fibers of their natural oils.
  • Rub and agitate the fibers gently, as too much force can cause the fibers to break or become distorted.
  • If you’re having trouble getting the fibers to felt together, try rolling the ball between your palms or using a rolling pin to apply pressure.
  • Allow the felted ball to dry completely before using it or storing it.

I hope these tips are helpful, and I hope you have fun making your felted balls! If you have any questions or need additional guidance, don’t hesitate to ask.

Tutorial: The attached photo depicts the 3 easy steps: 1. tie a single knot in the center of your roving; 2. needle felt the ends up around the knot to pre-felt it; 3. wet-felt the ball in soapy hot water and let dry.

 

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  1. Holly says

    November 29, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    Thank you! I love it! It seems like they’d end up more consistent this way.

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