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Felt Ball Beans Guide

Learn felt ball beans from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.

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Workflow

  1. Wrap Wool Around Core

    15 min each

    Yarn ball or roving ball tight start.

  2. Wet and Agitate

    10 min

    Hot soapy water roll palm 10 min.

  3. Rinse and Dry

    24 hours

    Rinse cold towel dry 24 hours.

  4. Quality Check

    5 min

    Squeeze firm no soft spot.

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Planning

Preparation

Safety

Execution

Quality

Documentation

Reference Materials

Felt Ball StandardStandard

Industry best practices for felt ball.

Felt Ball FormulaFormula

Roll palm 10 min hot soap; firm no give; 10g roving small ball.

Felt Ball Reference TableTable

Key benchmarks for felt ball.

SizeWool gRoll min
2 in1510
3 in3015

  • Pro Tip

    Crack — add roving refelt.

  • Time Saver

    Cat toy — secure dye non-toxic.

  • Warning

    Firm test — soft ball fail.

Safety Notes

  • Hot water — scald.
  • Soap eye — don't rub.

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