The Dodo Blog
The Star Anise Seed Pod class is back! Sep 28, 2024

You may have seen the images of my anise pod and have been curious about how the shape is created. If that’s the case, I have good news. The class is available again!

About one year ago I opened this course for registration for the first time.

As you may know, I initially created it as part of the...

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7 tips to avoid ridges on 3D felt Sep 20, 2024

Have you ever felted a vessel, a bag or another 3D item and found that you couldn’t get rid of the seams on the sides? Did you wonder why it happened? Did you think that those seams could have been prevented by filling the piece with a balloon or any other object?

If that’s the case, know that the ...

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Book recommendation ā€œThe Fleece & Fiber Sourcebookā€ Sep 15, 2024

If you were among the people who read last week’s post about the book ā€œSchafwolle verarbeitenā€ and thought: ā€œYa, looks great, Vanda. But what will I do with a book in German?ā€, I’ve got you covered.

I’ve just received another book on wool I had ordered recently. This time in English. And I can assu...

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Book recommendation ā€œSchafwolle verarbeitenā€ Sep 07, 2024

I love experimenting, but I must admit that in one area of wet felting I’ve been pretty conservative. In over 20 years of felt making, I have only worked with wool from 2 breeds: Merino and Bergschaf.

So, both for my own growth, as well as to help my students with their questions, I’ve been having ...

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What's inside THE DODO HUB? Aug 26, 2024

The enrollment for THE DODO HUB is open until Aug. 30th. But what's inside THE DODO HUB?

We start with a clear path, so that you know the exact steps to take next. This way you can advance in your felting journey without overwhelm. The program is designed to help you build confidence and create you...

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Enrollment for THE DODO HUB is open! Aug 24, 2024

If you’ve been waiting to enroll in THE DODO HUB, I’ve got good news. It’s open and you can sign up as of now!

And, if you happen to be new to the Dodo world, and you’re not sure what THE DODO HUB is, you can check all the details here.

But, before you check the details, let me tell you who THE ...

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My updated supplier list for wet felting is now available for download Aug 19, 2024

You may know that for many years I’ve had a list of suppliers for wool and wet felting equipment that I offer in my courses and as a download on my website. It’s based on my own experience buying wool online, as well as on recommendations from students and followers.

Whether new felt makers email m...

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Are you getting holes in your thin felt? This may help Aug 03, 2024

This week I’m answering the question: ā€œHow do I make thin felt from 2 layers of wool without getting holes in my felt?ā€

The way I see it, there may be a couple of different reasons you’re getting holes in your fine felt:

  • Your layout is uneven,
  • You’re doing your layout on bubble wrap,
  • Or you’re
  • ...
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Participate in the creation of the class materials and get 20% off the 1st edition Jul 26, 2024

I’m working on a new class that is meant to help felt makers go all the way (smoothly) from total beginner to intermediate. If you’ve recently started wet felting or you’ve been felting for a while, but still feel like there are many gaps in your knowledge, this may be for you.

But I’ll need some t...

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3 steps to price your felted work – Part 2 Jul 17, 2024

Today we’re looking at what I see as the last two pieces of the pricing puzzle. If you haven’t read the first part of this series, I recommend you do so, since today’s blog post builds on the first one.

But, before we start, I’d like to address the questions I got from last week’s article. They mai...

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3 steps to price your felted work – Part 1 Jul 14, 2024

You probably know me as a wet felting teacher, because I haven’t sold my work for a long time. But, for years, I mainly felted and offered my pieces in markets, on Etsy and in shops specializing in handmade items.

Lately, I’ve been considering going back to creating work to sell. And this has made ...

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Wet felt your baby booties, mittens, jackets & hats! Jul 12, 2024

Have you noticed the BABY classes are back?

Many of you have been asking to have the baby booties class separately. You’ve also showed interest in having it available ā€œon demandā€, which is understandable, since babies grow fast 😊

So, I’ve listened to your requests and created two separate classes:...

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