Wet felting over a balloon

I wrote about making lanterns with felted wool a year ago, and as I am making some this year (as opposed to helping children make them) I thought I would give an update on the process, and see if I left any glaring holes in my non-instructions. (For the real deal, please see the archived Living Crafts magazine; I'm sure there are some stunning photos as well to encourage you as you wrangle your wool.) First, I will say that there is a learning curve here. I asked Eliza to join me in my…

Just trying to teach myself wet felting and doing some experiments.

Nov 16, 2012 note: There is a new post about making felted wool lanterns with more of a how-to here . Maybe between the two I've said some...

A shoulder bag can easily be wet felted using an inflated Gertie ball. The Woolen fibres are felted inside a tumble dryer or on a hard surface. A recycled metal purse frame completes the project.

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Four fabulous felt baskets made at this recent wet felting workshop with four lovely ladies. Such creative and different designs, and look at those beautiful bottoms!!#feltingwork #feltbagonaball...

1.5M views, 25K likes, 630 comments, 3.2K shares, Facebook Reels from Natasha Smart Textiles: Beautiful wet felted baskets and basket bags from this felting on a ball workshop back in late July....

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