Felting mistakes and fixes
Why it fails.
- Nothing happens: wool may be superwash.
- Slow felting: water not hot enough.
- Holes: patch with a wisp of wool.
- Stays soft: it stopped at prefelt; full it.
- Won't felt: layer too thick.
- White wool turned orange: use clear soap.
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What Happens When Wet Felting Goes Wrong? (8:04)
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All checked November 1, 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.