New Tools for Wet Felting: Tips from Experienced Masters
Hello, dear felting enthusiasts! For over 18 years, we have been working with natural wool, creating unique items — from cozy scarves and shawls to stylish shoes, hats, clothing, and even interior decor. Over the years, we’ve learned how important the right tools are for making the wet felting process easier. Traditionally, felting requires a lot of physical effort, patience, and time — but modern tools can significantly speed up the work, reduce strain on your hands, and help you achieve perfect shape and texture.
Today, we’d like to introduce you to our new wooden tools made from birch and treated with boiled oil for durability. They are ideal for working with natural wool, helping to form 3D details, smooth surfaces, and achieve professional results. These tools not only simplify the process but also make it more comfortable — especially for beginners. Let’s take a closer look.
This tool has been a real discovery for us when working with footwear and other three-dimensional items. Size — 14×6 cm, material — natural birch coated with several layers of boiled oil for strength and smoothness. The main advantage of the “Beetle” is that it speeds up the felting process and reduces strain on your palms. Instead of rubbing by hand for hours, you can quickly process the surface.
The fine carving on the working surface efficiently polishes and smooths out irregularities during the shaping stage. It perfectly compacts fibers and fabrics, even through mesh — especially useful for delicate materials. The outer part gently works on curves, arches, and rounded shapes — ideal for use on a shoe last when making delicate footwear like slippers or boots. The “Beetle” is non-aggressive, so you can work directly on firm felt without a protective cover and without risk of damage.
From our experience, this polisher is irreplaceable for achieving a smooth surface on scarves, hats, or interior felt items that require precision. Care is simple: after use, just let it air-dry. Avoid placing it on radiators or heating devices to prevent wood deformation.
If you work with flat or thin layers of felt, this round iron will become your favorite helper. Size — 9×7 cm, material — birch with multiple boiled oil treatments. It accelerates felting, reduces hand fatigue, and is perfect for quick bonding of thin felt — for example, when making shawls, scarves, or flat clothing elements.
During shaping, this polisher smooths and evens out surfaces — excellent for final processing on a mannequin. Its comfortable grip and cube-patterned surface make it easy to work on voluminous areas such as sleeves or decorative interior details. Based on our experience, it’s especially useful for large surfaces where you need an even texture without extra effort. This tool makes felting more ergonomic, allowing you to focus on creativity rather than physical strain.
For complex shapes and deep felt processing, we recommend the shoe sickle — a true all-rounder for shoes and 3D items. Size — 18×4 cm, material — birch treated with boiled oil. Like the other tools, it speeds up felting and reduces pressure on your hands, allowing you to work longer without fatigue.
The sickle has two carved working surfaces — the inner curve and the edges. The deep carving allows you to work felt in thickness, achieve a perfect fit on a shoe last, and refine all smooth lines. Its curved shape handles bends, curves, and raised areas perfectly — the toe, heel, instep, or curves of hats and bags. The beveled carved edge is excellent for detailed felting on small areas, making it indispensable for precision work.
In our practice, this tool has helped us create many pairs of shoes and accessories where accuracy and soft handling are essential. It’s also ideal for interior pieces with sculptural or voluminous elements.
In conclusion, friends, these tools are not just wooden objects — they are true helpers that transform felting into a pleasant hobby or professional craft. Made from natural materials, they are safe for wool and hands, and they make the process faster and easier. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced felter — give them a try, and you’ll feel the difference!
Wishing you creative success!
