I’ve had this tutorial in my mind for a very long time, but knowing how much time & work was involved putting it together: taking photos & editing, writing step by step instructions & keeping them clear & precise…
Like many of us, I procrastinated, allowing other things to occupy my time… even though that little voice in my head kept reminding me of what I had intended to.
So, a few weeks ago, I decided I couldn’t put it off any longer (that little voice was beginning to chatter & become annoying) – I got my act together…
Writing the tutorial was as I thought – time consuming – but I had forgotten just how much fun making these felt flowers is & how satisfying it is completing & reaching another goal…
Anyone can make these flowers, no felting experience necessary as the tutorial takes you through the steps &, apart from the wool roving, which can be purchased at any good
craft suppliers, most of the requirements are items you’ll already have in your home.
The tutorial covers 2 wet felted flower methods ~ (1) using polystyrene moulds ~ (2) free formed & it also covers making leaves, centre balls & stamen/pistils
Have fun with these wet felted flowers… experiment with colour combos, textures & sizes… turn them into brooch pins or jazz up an old hat, they even look great in a vase… they’re such a joyful gift for family & friends… enjoy!
- coloured wool rovings (available from any good craft suppliers)
- polystyrene balls, egg shapes, golf balls,
- very sharp pointed scissors
- rubber gloves if you don’t like harsh soap on your hands
- old towels
- bamboo sushi mats – bubble wrap
- pure soap
- hot water
- old sheeting – chux wipes
- craft glue
- sewing machine
- sewing cotton
The tutorial includes:
- requirements (page 2)
- making flowers using the polystyrene method (page 3-6)
- making centre balls (page 7)
- making pistils/stamens – page 7-8
- making leaves (page 9-11)
- making freeform flowers (page 12-15)
The Wet Felt Flower Pattern Tutorial is available for sale in my Etsy Shop & Zibbet shop