Project #152

Use different colors of wool with a little soap and hot water to make your own felted beads!

Steps

• Step 1
  Choose desired colors, then fluff and arrange the wool fibers into a ball shape.
• Step 2
  In a bowl, mix approximately 1/2 tsp. of dishwashing detergent in 1/2 cup of hot water. Dip the wool fiber ball into the hot, soapy water.
• Step 3
  Roll the ball in a circular motion until it becomes small and compact. Rinse occasionally in warm, clean water to remove excess soap.
• Step 4
  Thread the beads with binder’s thread and needle and finish with a toggle. A bracelet takes approximately 10 beads and a necklace uses around 28. Note: This step requires adult supervision. If doing the project with young children you can simply string the beads for them.

Products Used

• Colonial Paint Box Wool Assortment - Fruits & Berries (CAR-CNPBW6)
• Colonial Paint Box Wool Assortment - Misty Morning (CAR-CNPBW1)
• Colonial Paint Box Wool Assortment - Nature (CAR-CNPBW2)
• Lineco Binder's Needles (LIN-887)
• Lineco Binder's Thread (LIN-0050)
• Richeson Plastic Painting Bowls (J-400266)