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How to make a wool rug from raw fleece.
Much of it seemed too rough to spin for clothing so i ended up with a big pillowcase full of skirtings.
Washing raw fleece to remove dirt lanolin and grease is a science in itself.
You ll also want to review my top tips for making the perfect felted fleece rug.
I will make my way to the fiber group you mentioned but may i ask a question here.
Many fine wools felt easily but i guessed this particular texel might survive a 40 degree centigrade wool cycle in the washing machine.
I will have to order the raw wool and have no clue how much raw wool i will need do you know approximately how much raw wool i will need.
As far as i can tell there is no other info anywhere about felting an entire raw fleece.
Not only do i use the same frame to make four different sizes of felted fleece rugs it also doubles as my skirting table for picking through raw fleeces.
Learn how to make a fleece rug with these step by step instructions.
I do have a question im new to weaving but i have a large peg loom.
The one part that puzzles me is how you were able to leave some shag on the wool.
I want to make a raw wool small rug about a 2 foot by 3 foot.
Such a great tool.
Wool batting or roving.