Understand the wool
Know what's happening under your hands.
Warm water, soap, friction — Rita makes the magic feel simple, so nothing catches you by surprise.
A free 14-part starter guide
The gentle way into wet felting.
For the maker who has been quietly curious — and quietly afraid of getting it wrong. One small flat piece. Fourteen short video walkthroughs. A calm, clear place to begin.
Inside the guide
A first step that feels like you.
This isn't about matching the picture on the screen. It's a gentle, manageable way to begin — small enough to finish, forgiving enough to enjoy.
Gather with ease
Start with what you already have.
A short, sensible supply list. No intimidating equipment haul. No specialist-shop spiral.
Make one small piece
Finish something wholly yours.
Layer by layer, create a small flat felted piece with plenty of room for the lovely uneven bits.
What is wet felting, and can a beginner really do it?
Yes. Wet felting turns loose wool into soft, solid fabric using warm soapy water and the gentle movement of your hands — no needles, no machines, and no drawing skills. Your first piece is a small flat square, about 6×6 inches, and the felting itself takes around 10–15 minutes of rubbing.
What will I learn in the free guide?
Free when you sign up — fourteen short video walkthroughs and a written guide that cover:
- The supplies I actually use, and what to skip
- Your first flat piece, step by step, from laying out wool to the pinch test and rolling
- Permission-giving tips for going slowly and letting it look handmade
- What to do if it goes wrong — wool that won't felt, uneven firmness, bleeding colors, shrinking
A few quiet questions.
Do I need any experience?
No. This guide is designed for the person who has been curious about wet felting, but has not yet found a gentle way in.
What will I need?
About 3 oz of merino wool roving in 2–3 colors you love, olive oil soap (or a mild dish soap — about 1 tablespoon), 2 pieces of bubble wrap about 12×18 inches, 2 pieces of plastic a little larger than your piece, 2–3 old towels, a shallow bowl, and a sponge. Wool runs about $15–25, and you likely have most of the rest at home. The guide includes the full supply list.
How long does it take?
The 14 short walkthroughs are made to fit around real life. Watch one, make a little, and come back when you are ready. Your first piece: lay the wool out about 8×8 inches — it shrinks roughly 30% as it felts. The rubbing takes about 10–15 minutes, then a cool rinse, and it dries flat in up to 24 hours.