Gillian Gladrag’s Wet Felted Beads Tutorial is a vibrant, texture-filled deep dive into one of felting’s most satisfying small projects — creating colourful wool beads by hand. True to her lively and creative teaching style, Gillian turns a simple process into a joyful art form that’s as therapeutic as it is beautiful.
In this video, she demonstrates how to make wet felted beads from scratch, starting with soft wool roving and transforming it into smooth, perfectly rounded beads ready for stringing or embellishing. She walks viewers through how to layer colours, add decorative details, and achieve a dense, professional finish through gentle rolling and soapy water agitation.
The results are stunning — a collection of bright, tactile beads that look like tiny marbles of art. Gillian’s signature love for colour shines through as she combines vivid reds, greens, blues, and yellows in endless variations. It’s easy to imagine these beads used for necklaces, keychains, or to adorn other felted creations.
What makes this tutorial especially enjoyable is Gillian’s warmth and accessibility. She takes the intimidation out of wet felting by breaking down each step clearly, offering little troubleshooting tips like how to prevent cracking or uneven shapes. Watching her hands work the wool is both instructional and soothing, and her enthusiasm makes you want to grab a handful of fibres and start rolling right away.
Verdict:
The Wet Felted Beads Tutorial is perfect for beginners and seasoned felters alike. It’s a quick, colourful project that delivers instant results and endless creative possibilities. Gillian’s calm, cheerful teaching style makes it feel more like a relaxed crafting afternoon than a formal lesson — and the end results are irresistibly joyful.
Watch it on YouTube: Wet Felted Beads Tutorial – Gillian Gladrag
Find felting kits and materials: www.gilliangladrag.co.uk (they ship worldwide!)
