The Dodo Blog
 
What are participants felting inside The Dodo Hub? Jan 28, 2025

So you had a look at the program, and now you’re thinking “Yes, one technique a month. But what do we really felt inside THE DODO HUB?”

I get that it may not be totally clear to you, so let me help you with that.

First, above there's a short video of some of the beautiful pieces made by the partic...

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The enrollment for THE DODO HUB is now open! Jan 25, 2025

If you’ve been waiting to enroll in THE DODO HUB, I’ve got good news! The registration is open as of now.

 

Are you new to the DODO world, and not sure what THE DODO HUB is?

  • It’s a comprehensive year-long program designed to take you from the intermediate level to an advanced and independent ...
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Participate in the creation of the class materials and get 20% off the 1st edition Jul 26, 2024

I’m working on a new class that is meant to help felt makers go all the way (smoothly) from total beginner to intermediate. If you’ve recently started wet felting or you’ve been felting for a while, but still feel like there are many gaps in your knowledge, this may be for you.

But I’ll need some t...

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How much bigger should you make a resist to account for shrinkage? Jul 09, 2023

We know that the amount of shrinkage in wet felting depends on many variables. Among the most important are:

  • The wool type: breed, microns, fiber length. Fine wool shrinks more than coarser wool.
  • The number of wool layers: if they’re odd or even, how many you lay. Also, thin layers shrink more t
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How to lay out your wool for a good quality felt Jun 18, 2023

A good wool layout is essential for many reasons. It’ll give your work stability, and it’ll guarantee your felt is even. It’s also the secret to a fine drapable piece with a beautiful finishing.

Here’s a video showing you exactly how to create the perfect layout. If you don’t feel confident with th...

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10 Ideas For Nuno Felting Exercises Sep 27, 2017

Last week I did a short introduction to nuno felting, on how to choose the right materials and a couple of other tips to help you start experimenting with the technique.

Today, I’d like to show you some examples of samples I made before I decided to felt a bigger piece, what materials I chose for t...

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How To Make A Sample To Determine The Shrinkage Dec 01, 2016

Hi there!

I´ve often been asked how do you make a sample to determine the shrinkage factor in wet felting. Well, that’s exactly what I’ll be covering in today’s video.

It’s actually very easy. You should make a sample, and measure it before and after felting.

There are three fundamental factors t...

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