tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post693209586213169812..comments2024-03-18T05:31:20.741-04:00Comments on Mega•Crafty: Tip: Easy way to make felted balls.Meg@MegaCraftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368362538043182559noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-90701300948658789372023-01-12T09:06:09.611-05:002023-01-12T09:06:09.611-05:00Can you use this method for dryer ballsCan you use this method for dryer ballsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-526774588886848452022-09-11T16:01:54.767-04:002022-09-11T16:01:54.767-04:00Having trouble. What kind of wool did you use? I w...Having trouble. What kind of wool did you use? I would like to set up a kids table at a local wool arts tour..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-52964342527876054252022-08-05T23:27:07.480-04:002022-08-05T23:27:07.480-04:00Thank you this idea! This is so fun and actually w...Thank you this idea! This is so fun and actually will help develop many skills in a classroom - arm, wrist and finger strength. It also will support self regulation. The balls can then be used for sensory play, storytelling and math activities! Actually, the list is so much longer. I will definitely introduce this to teachers this year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-48700554883302662182022-06-05T11:54:30.226-04:002022-06-05T11:54:30.226-04:00Hello PlzYes, I am a manufacturer so I can give th...Hello PlzYes, I am a manufacturer so I can give the cheapest and best on time then others.I have more business with different products. I have naturally 100% hand made products. Specially : A) All kinds of felt( 100% NZ sheep wool) products. B) All kinds of cotton bags C) 100% organic soapberries D) 100% naturally bamboo fiber dryer balls & E) Many more products. So if we do business together that should be better for both. Plz check these link below: a) www.thexeniumcraft.com.np b) https://www.dropbox.com/sh/r6ocv0sslzricnv/AABqPjwCfhoqerBMSBU82aSDa?dl=0 Thank you and hope to response and if any question plz do not be hesitate to contact me.INDRAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11559575517248366804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-41102986897831885692019-06-15T16:35:35.570-04:002019-06-15T16:35:35.570-04:00Read this and had to try straight away! I have a g...Read this and had to try straight away! I have a gorgeous sphere drying on the draining board - Yay! Brilliant!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01579071674596451850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-4693659816012309802019-03-23T08:27:24.371-04:002019-03-23T08:27:24.371-04:00Hi there, Mega Crafty,
This looks like a fabulous ...Hi there, Mega Crafty,<br />This looks like a fabulous method of making felted balls. <br />I make a lot of pom poms...I find it therapeutic! ��<br />I end up with heaps of fluff on the floor after trimming the pom poms. Can I use that, in this case?<br />Thank you so much for sharing this great idea xxAnnie Binskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623133601457631482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-3352585871523059412017-11-29T00:52:36.918-05:002017-11-29T00:52:36.918-05:00Meg this a great bit of info. Thanks for sharing ...Meg this a great bit of info. Thanks for sharing it. I have heard that using a salad spinner will work if you are trying to make several balls at the same time. I would use your method to get them started as individuals and then throw them all in together.<br />Also I have had success using 100% wool yarn to felt. I use lengths not more than about 4" and undo them into their separate plies. 2 wire brushes from the pet section of the local $ store will fluff the wool further. Hold them pointing in opposite directions with one above and one below and the yarn between them. Look for pics/videos of carding to understand the action needed. This is also a great way to blend colors either a little or a lot.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10916244645968652587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-42280550188833881662017-01-19T07:44:15.647-05:002017-01-19T07:44:15.647-05:00It's not possible to make felt balls from shee...It's not possible to make felt balls from sheets of already felted wool. If you can't get roving or other unflelted wool locally, it can be found online.Meg@MegaCraftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368362538043182559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-33876901137935879762017-01-15T20:11:29.409-05:002017-01-15T20:11:29.409-05:00Hi so I was hoping to make these felt balls but al...Hi so I was hoping to make these felt balls but all I seem to have is felt sheets how if possible may I get my sheets fluffy to make the ball?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02470670703673624670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-50183416920967222832016-06-25T11:06:46.735-04:002016-06-25T11:06:46.735-04:00Wonderful method! Near the end of feltingI added ...Wonderful method! Near the end of feltingI added a drop of essential oil. I am planning to add a string or ribbon and use an air freshener in my car. Thank you for posting this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-84425319975826295532016-03-14T16:59:19.975-04:002016-03-14T16:59:19.975-04:00Well I've now tried the wool yarn balls - only...Well I've now tried the wool yarn balls - only made 2 from yarn given to me -yay! Not sure if it is quite felted yet so have left them in the pantyhose 'til they look "right". Put the whole thing (pantyhose too) in the dryer & wonder if that is why I did get static. Don't usually use fabric softener/sheets in the summer since it is humid here, & I think the scent attracts mosquitos, maybe other bugs. . . Anyway, mine are a work in progress & I just might try your method too. Glad I spotted this older post!Jenniewrennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-13059801063132602382015-09-11T10:22:08.729-04:002015-09-11T10:22:08.729-04:00Adorei. Você faz parecer bem simples. Abraço brasi...Adorei. Você faz parecer bem simples. Abraço brasileiro.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01615730177281786534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-66945926570136057672015-09-11T10:22:00.239-04:002015-09-11T10:22:00.239-04:00Adorei. Você faz parecer bem simples. Abraço brasi...Adorei. Você faz parecer bem simples. Abraço brasileiro.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01615730177281786534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-50120521566711502722015-03-31T03:23:47.417-04:002015-03-31T03:23:47.417-04:00Meni je bas ovaj tutorijal trebao.HVALAMeni je bas ovaj tutorijal trebao.HVALACreativaCalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04062586587869075104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-89701582305336590312015-03-25T00:02:55.110-04:002015-03-25T00:02:55.110-04:00Thanks for your comment! It so nice to know this p...Thanks for your comment! It so nice to know this post helped you. And what a great idea to use this as a way to clean your wool.Meg@MegaCraftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368362538043182559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-5047817404300388542015-03-21T15:16:56.648-04:002015-03-21T15:16:56.648-04:00I know this post is older, but I have to comment o...I know this post is older, but I have to comment on how amazing this is. I have about a pound of raw, unwashed black lamb wool that I wanted to felt into little round balls... but I didn't want to go through the long process of carefully washing it and drying it the way it is supposed to be done. I actually hand picked the cleanest handful of wool from the bag, making sure there was no foreign debris, then pulled it apart over and over again until it was a huge fluffy mess (basically teasing it, as if it were the 80's and I was making a big-hair ponytail hairstyle!). Then I gently squished it into a round shape and followed your instructions with one modification. I changed the soapy water twice and rinsed my ball twice during the process, since the raw wool smelled like lanolin. After only a 20 minute investment, I am the proud owner of a perfectly round, gorgeous fresh-smelling black woolly sphere! It's perfect. This was the most helpful blog article/tutorial I found about making felt balls. Thank you SO MUCH. -D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-38942670218211326992014-11-03T22:04:30.761-05:002014-11-03T22:04:30.761-05:00Hi!! I am making some felt name banners and I have...Hi!! I am making some felt name banners and I have a question. I'm sorry if this has been asked already. I have not been able to read all of the comments. Where can I buy roving that isn't expensive but still good quality? I'm making about 30 of these name banners for all of the kids in our family for Christmas. So I need to be careful on how expensive the supplies are. Thanks so much!! I'm adding small balls to either side of the letters. They will go from small to larger. I'm so excited about this project. I was nervous about hand felting them. Not now! ;)Kristi Whitakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00321738825448686612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-10763885524154333232014-08-21T04:19:36.168-04:002014-08-21T04:19:36.168-04:00I've only just come across this on pinterest. ...I've only just come across this on pinterest. I needle felt but balls take to long and I want to make small ones for earrings so I'm going to try this method to see if it saves my fingers.Never Felt Betternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-19432941812458747612014-03-29T23:11:18.213-04:002014-03-29T23:11:18.213-04:00Seriously??? That easy? I'm going to have to t...Seriously??? That easy? I'm going to have to try this one!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-6075550893658870732014-01-02T00:36:00.565-05:002014-01-02T00:36:00.565-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Felt Ball & Rugs(FBR)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01287352208274134869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-31662550943138364212013-10-02T21:06:50.131-04:002013-10-02T21:06:50.131-04:00Whoa! That is ambitious!Whoa! That is ambitious!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954980533094669257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-11693755275902071902013-10-02T21:05:49.420-04:002013-10-02T21:05:49.420-04:00Did you try this?Did you try this?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954980533094669257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-86419485301623073322013-05-13T13:26:17.283-04:002013-05-13T13:26:17.283-04:00HI again......... Thank you so much for the really...HI again......... Thank you so much for the really speedy reply......... I came back on to say I had used much less soap and looked at your photos again and saw you had used just a little water....... I have just made several little felt balls..... hurrah .... they are a bit looser than the ones made by hand but I just finished them off by hand taking a only a wee minute or so!<br /><br />So thank you........ I am aiming to make a felt ball rug! I know ambitious!<br /><br />Kind regards<br /><br />SylvAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-76219237766396999182013-05-13T13:19:04.877-04:002013-05-13T13:19:04.877-04:00Hi Sylv- Sorry you are having problems with this m...Hi Sylv- Sorry you are having problems with this method. From what you are describing I am guessing that you might have too much water and/or soap in the container. It takes very little water and just a drop of diluted dish soap. Too much of any of these will give you a soggy mess instead of a nice felted ball. Hope that helps!Meg@MegaCraftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368362538043182559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653784245008136236.post-43133373961518755092013-05-13T12:34:27.811-04:002013-05-13T12:34:27.811-04:00Hi
I´ve just come across your article on making f...Hi<br /><br />I´ve just come across your article on making felt balls.... I´ve just tried several times and all I am getting is a wadge of messy felted wool! I won´t be giving up though and am set to try again.<br /><br />I´ve just been given 6 huge sacks of newly shorn sheep fleece. I am a complete beginner at dealing with it! But, I have washed one through and am now taking wads of it and picking,teasing it open, it and with my fistful of fluffy freshly picked wool I have been making felt balls using soapy water and my hands to roll them. Should I be carding the wool after I have teased it open to get rid of the bits of rubbish. Would that make it felt better for using the container method?<br />Your advice would be greatly recieved.<br /><br />Thank you SylvAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com