tamtam Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I sell handmade soaps from a local lady so I started felting some of them and they sell pretty well. Its fun and you can be so creative with the colors. I call them Wooly Wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrysoaper Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I found directions for doing that one time, long, long ago. I just think they look so neat! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Wow, that looks really unique! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 they are so very cool...how long do they take you though?And where the heck do you get the wool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymber Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Very nice!! That is really a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 The colors you put on those bars are great! Very appealing. I've seen the technique before, but never played with it myself. It's interesting. Love the name Wooly Wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamtam Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 You can get the wool roving from any # of companies online. It comes in any color imaginable. I started out making felted christmas ball ornaments to get used to the felting idea. Now it takes me literally 10 minutes to make one soap. Even kids could do it. You can find instructions online too. Just search for felted soaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Very cool looking & great colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I fess up, I am totally clueless about this. Is the wool like a wrapper that u take off before using? If u leave it on and shower isn't it scratchy? I would not know how to use this soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livelovebath Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I fess up, I am totally clueless about this. Is the wool like a wrapper that u take off before using? If u leave it on and shower isn't it scratchy? I would not know how to use this soap.OMG thank you ... I have no idea either!! Now I feel better!Just googled it...and I think you use it with the wool on from what I can see.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Just googled it...and I think you use it with the wool on from what I can see..LOL! Me too....well u know what they say-great minds think alike..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I can see it being a great way to use up ugly soap...or the last couple bars of one batch if I'm not doing that fragrance anymore.I've wanted to try this for some time and forgot about it...THANK YOU for posting the pic. I'm off to find some wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 kewl! reminds me of tie dye a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Found this link that has picture instructions. http://www.mielkesfarm.com/felt_soap.htm HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Those are great, very colorfull, nice. I made those once, it's pretty fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 That's a great idea for those fuglies you still want to sell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 This is the second time in my life that I have seen those. They are beautiful -- but I would never have the patience. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvcandlecrazy Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I really like those!!!I got some from my Secret Santa last year, scented Pink Sugar!! I just loved using them!!!Sue Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamtam Posted July 17, 2006 Author Share Posted July 17, 2006 Yes these are like a washcloth and soap in one, great for camping, and gardeners love them. they are exfoliating and actually soft, not scratchy. They are sooooooo easy to make once you get the hang of it. The link someone posted is a good place to start. The wool continues to shrink around the soap as it is used up. If you do sell them, make sure to tell customers to squeeze out excess water and keep dry between uses. another tip, if you use rectangular bars, round all the edges before felting. It takes about 1/2 ounce of wool for a 4-5 oz bar, costs about .80-1.00 for the wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 My wool is on the way! We'll see how they turn out.Do they mold easily? Is that why we need to ring it out between uses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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