The Art of Felting: A Guide for Beginners —Easy Projects even for kids!
This 60-page step-by-step photo guide designed to make wet and needle felting easy, approachable, and fun for all ages. Whether you're brand new to felting or looking for simple projects to enjoy with kids, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from basic techniques to creating beautiful handmade pieces. Inside, you'll find six beginner-friendly projects like felted soaps, wool coasters, a stone pouch, bookmarks, and dryer balls, plus a DIY burlap felting pad tutorial to get you started.
You'll also discover helpful tips, troubleshooting advice, and a color theory printable to inspire your own designs. Perfect for family craft days, homemade gifts, or adding a cozy handmade touch to your home, this guide invites you to dive into the colorful and creative world of felting.
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The Art of Felting: Beginner's Guide
Tutorials Included:
- DIY Burlap Felting Pad
Learn how to make your own simple, sturdy felting pad using burlap and rice — a natural and budget-friendly alternative to foam mats. - Felted Wool Coasters
Create colorful, durable coasters with wet felting techniques, perfect for protecting tables and adding a handmade touch to your home. - Wet Felted Wool Soaps
Wrap soap bars in soft, colorful wool to make exfoliating felted soaps that also help your soap last longer — great for gifts! - Wet Felted Stone Pouch
Make a cozy little pouch using a stone as a mold — a playful project that’s perfect for holding treasures or small keepsakes. - Needle Felted Bookmark
Craft a lightweight, textured bookmark using needle felting methods, great for encouraging young readers or gifting to book lovers. - Needle Felted Dryer Ball
Create a practical and eco-friendly wool dryer ball that can help soften laundry and reduce drying time naturally.
Extras:
- Color Theory Printable
A simple guide to understanding primary and secondary colors with a printable worksheet chart for learning, easy reference and inspiration. - Helpful Tips and Troubleshooting
Advice throughout the guide for handling common issues, adjusting techniques for different wool types, and working successfully with kids. - Basic Techniques for Wet and Needle Felting
Step-by-step instructions with photos to teach foundational skills you’ll use for many more felting projects.
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- DIY Burlap Felting Pad