CARING FOR YOUR FIBER ART

Because felted wool is naturally odor and dirt repellent, you will find that you will rarely need to wash it. Brushing it with a stiff bristled brush will often take care of any surface dirt. If washing becomes necessary, follow the steps below. NOTE: DO NOT WASH THE NEEDLE FELTED WALL HANGINGS AND PAINTINGS. IF NECESSARY, GENTLY BRUSH AWAY DIRT OR DUST. FRAMING BEHIND GLASS IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS REASON.
  1. Use look warm or tepid water with a little wool wash or no rinse detergent in it.
  2. Submerge your piece and let it soak for a few minutes.
  3. Gently swish it through the water a few times.
  4. Rinse thoroughly, using the same temperature water and the same method.
  5. Gently sqeeze the item to remove excess water, DO NOT wring like a rag.
  6. Roll up in a towel to remove more water if desired.
  7. Pull back into shape.
  8. Depending on the piece, you can lay flat to dry, or stuff with plastic bags or an appropriately sized (plastic covered) book.
  9. You will need to turn it over and/or remove stuffing to fully dry.
  10. Ironing is optional, but not necessary. 
  11. If your bag, or clothing develops pills, you may remove them with scissors, but a pumice stone is ideal. If the pills are on needle felting, do not pull or rub, but trim with scissors.