Rudiments of Wet felt Clothing

 Wet felting is one of the oldest yet famous crafts used to make everything from clothes to tents. Some crafters do it professionally and some to boost the mood. The best part about this artistry is to turn fluffy and big wool into a sturdy, and imperceptible piece of cloth. The process of Felt clothing Dublin includes turning wool into a small ball with the help of palms by working on it gently, slowly increasing the speed that creates a firm ball. You can use pressure, soap and hot water to carry out this process. 

This tutorial of wool felt will teach you the rudiments of how to felt wool into a beautiful piece of cloth or any other art.

The important steps of Felt clothing Dublin: 

1. Collect a spray bottle, soap, water, bamboo blind/ bubble wrap and wool. 
2. Spread out bamboo blind/bubble wrap on the table. 
3. Position a shrill coating of wool on the blind or wrap. 
4. Add another shrill layer, vertical on the first layer. 
5. Spray it with a mixture of soap and water, work on it with your hands. 
6. Add a 3rd shrill layer, vertical on the second layer. 
7. Again use soapy water spray and work. 
8. Repeat the procedure of adding layers and working with water until the fabric gets tighter. 
9. Roll the felt and work on it back & forth. 
10. Drop the fabric lightly on the table. 
11. Dye and hang to dry. 

This is the basic tutorial of Felt clothing Dublin or Wet felting. If you are a beginner, start with reading this blog first and understand each step clearly. After understanding, learn about the tools of felting and the basics of using those tools. Buy a complete kit of felting consisting of colourful wool, bubble wrap, bamboo mat and olive oil soap. You can also check tutorial videos at www.nikicollier.com and attend workshops to master the skill of felting.