Wool wash

DIY wool soap—a fresh way to start the year

I have made this wool wash, rather than buying it, and it works brilliantly. It leaves the woollens really soft and smelling lovely, and I also use it when I am wanting to freshen up sheets and doonas etc, and for sterilising these items while they wash. It's also great for towels. I have had this 1st batch for at least 6 months, and I freshened it up a week or so ago by adding some hot water to it, as it hard hardened up and was becoming hard to scoop out. It is now really good again, and…

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You just bought a beautiful cashmere–wool sweater. It fits perfect and feels amazing. But what do you do when its time to wash it? Throw it in the washing machine? Chances are, it will shrink 3 sizes… …and lose its original shape and structure. Take it to the dry cleaners? Dry cleaning uses harsh chemicals that…

DIY wool soap—a fresh way to start the year

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Warmer Spring weather has kicked up in fits and spurts over the past few weeks. So, it’s time for that giant box of fiber that’s been sitting on a shelf in the garage to finally get some time in the sun and the tub. My dad sent me a 16” x 16” x 17” box last year. I poked at it a little bit, but wa

Scouring Wool correctly without felting it. Step by step instructions for how to scour or wash raw wool and other animal fiber

Find out how to wash wool at home without ruining it, plus how to tell when you should take it to a professional.