Assess Damage
30 minIdentify loose wool, holes, compressed areas, and missing features.
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Learn felt repair felted sculpture from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.
Identify loose wool, holes, compressed areas, and missing features.
Needle loose wool back into base and patch holes with matching roving.
Re-sculpt missing ears, limbs, or surface detail.
Felt repaired areas to match surrounding firmness by feel.
Best practices for repair felted sculpture.
Sun-faded originals need slightly lighter patch wool not fresh bright.
Squeeze test — repair should match surrounding give.
Do not over-repair — stop when stable and appearance acceptable.