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Soapy wet felting
Squish, rub and roll! Turn fluffy wool into a felt ball with soap and warm water.
*Illustrative age guidance. Your child's development and circumstances matter more than a number.
A tiny plan for your day
Estimated time: 5 min to prepare · 20 min to felt · 5 min to tidy. It's fine to stop early.
Before you start
What you’ll need
- A small handful of wool roving (felting wool)
- A bowl of warm, soapy water
- A towel and a tray
Let's begin
Five simple steps
That's the whole activity. Tick each step off as you go, and stop whenever you like.
- Little one leads
Your child rolls a little wool into a loose ball.
Dip it in the warm, soapy water.
Roll it gently between your hands.
Keep rolling, a little harder each time. It shrinks and goes firm!
Rinse and leave it to dry.
All done!
That's every step. However it went, you made a little moment together.
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