The Dodo Blog
I hope this doesn't sound harsh, but if we’re perfectly honest, how many times have we seen this happening?
We jump straight into complex felt projects, even though we haven’t yet developed a good understanding of the basic forms and how they behave. We follow every step of the instructions and sti...
Have you ever struggled with felting cords, whether it was about getting creases in the felt or not knowing how to make them thicker? Or was attaching a handle to a bag ever an issue for you?Â
If you can relate to any of these problems, you’re not alone. These are questions I get from felt maker...
You’re an artist too. So, I’m sure you can relate.Â
We grow, learn new techniques and slowly discover new possibilities as our craft develops. As we lean into the next chapter, some of our earlier work naturally becomes part of an earlier stage of our journey.Â
For me, that also means creating ...
Have you ever wondered whether your wet felted project is actually finished?
Many felt makers worry about over-felting, but more often than not, the real problem is stopping too early. Under-fulled felt is more likely to pill, lose its shape, and wear out faster.Â
While your eyes and hands get ...
Today's video is a little different from what I usually do.Â
I wanted to let you know that I'm taking a short two-week break from publishing new videos. But, before I go, I wanted to share two exciting updates with you.Â
First, when I return, I'll be starting a brand-new video series all about ...
Last week, we had a look at the reasons why a sander can be such a useful tool for wet felting, especially for nuno felting and embellishing with viscose fiber. We also spoke about what to look for when choosing one.
This week, we get into the issue that makes most felt makers nervous: how to pr...
Nervous about mixing water and electricity? I was too!
I've been wet felting for a long time, but it took me until three years ago to finally try working with a sander. And honestly? I wish I hadn't waited so long.
Is it worth it?
Not for every project. But for nuno felting and felting with vi...
In the last couple of weeks, we’ve been talking about pre-felts. Today, I’m continuing this series on pre-felts and I’d like to answer some questions that I got about the topic.Â
Here are the questions I’m answering in this video:Â
- I am very curious about pre-felts, especially as a new wet felte ...
Learning to properly work with pre-felts is one of the best things you can do to take your wet felting to the next level, since they can be used for so many things from surface patterns to 3D felt.Â
Last week we had a look at the differences between handmade and commercial pre-felts. And this week ...
Let’s talk about pre-felts.Â
A pre-felt is simply a partially felted piece of wool felt. In other words, it’s simply a stage in the wet felting process.Â
This means that a pre-felt can be further felted. And that’s precisely why pre-felts are so interesting.Â
That means that you can add them to y...
When you’re new to wet felting, the hardest part isn’t the techniques. It’s not knowing what actually matters and why.
Most beginners are shown steps to follow, but not the reasoning behind them. So, when something doesn’t work, you’re left guessing: Was it the wool? The soap? The water? The way I ...
Have you checked out what’s in the new class?
It’s called Wet Felting Foundations - Everything You Need To Get Started and it’s the first step in a three-part beginner pathway, created to help you build strong, reliable skills and grow into a confident intermediate felt maker.
The registration sta...
