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Wet felting with a sander? Know how to prepare and stay safe May 09, 2026

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...

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Should you use a sander for wet felting? Here's what you need to know May 03, 2026

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...

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Exploring Surface Design Apr 03, 2026

Today I'd like to talk to you about my new wet felting program. It's open for registration for another couple of days.

I created it for advanced beginners or intermediate felt makers:

  • If you're feeling like you'd like to make progress, but you don't know how
  • If you'd like to improve the quality
  • ...
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New wet felting program! Mar 30, 2026

My new online program, Exploring Surface Design, is now open for registration until April 6th.

This program grew out of the evolution of The Dodo Hub into three shorter, more focused trainings. And this one is dedicated entirely to surface design.

If you’ve ever felt that your surfaces could be mo...

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Is this class right for you? Feb 26, 2026

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 ...

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Answering your questions about the new class Feb 23, 2026

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...

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Is it possible to felt without soap? Jan 27, 2026

Did you know that it’s possible to wet felt without soap? It’s not very common. Most felt makers use soap to felt, but there are some who don’t.

Because I’m curious and I like to test everything, I decided to make a small sample to see how it works. You never know. Sometimes you do something in a c...

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Fulling methods: does it really matter which ones you choose? Sep 17, 2025

Felting and fulling methods. You’ll see different felt makers using different ones, and this may have raised the question for you: Is it really that important which ones you choose to use? I mean, they all produce felt, right?

Well, yes, I guess that’s right. But choosing the right felting and full...

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Before you felt that piece… try this first Aug 19, 2025

Today, I want to talk to you about something that makes felt makers a little bit nervous: the S word. SAMPLES! 

While I know most of us would do anything to avoid making samples before we felt a piece, I’m – once again – going to try to persuade you to make them. 

Now, when we talk about making sa...

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The Dodo Hub is open for registration! Jun 26, 2025

If you’ve been waiting for the registration to THE DODO HUB to open, I’ve got good news. You can now sign up here. 

 

WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?

You’ve been a felt maker for some years now, but …

  • you feel like you’ve reached a plateau, and you don’t know how to develop your work further;
  • you wan...
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5 myths about shrinkage in wet felting May 26, 2025

Is there anything more discussed in wet felting than how to get the shrinkage you want? I don’t think so. And it’s kind of obvious, isn’t it? I mean, if wool felts by shrinking, we need to know how much it’ll shrink. Right?

The problem is so many factors influence shrinkage. So, it can all feel ove...

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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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