Felted Gifts
Felted Gifts
A felted soap to give away.
- Ages
- 6 to 11
- Length
- About 2 hours
- They’ll make
- A felted soap wrapped in wool they wash and color by hand, plus a felt ball to keep.
- The science
- Why wool turns into felt: tiny scales on each fiber lock together with warm, soapy water and friction. Kids compare wool with cotton under a magnifier to see the difference.
- The story
- A sheep’s wool travels all the way from the meadow to a warm coat.
- Where and when
- Coming soon