These cute little balls can be used in so many ways. I love the ball garlands, but they are also fun as an embellishment on wreaths, stockings, blankets, well just about anything. They are so easy and fun to make, but if you want to purchase them ready made they can be found on Amazon , Michaels , or handmade shops. They run about $5 for a dozen.
To make the wool balls you will need:
Hot Water
Bowl
Liquid Dish Soap
Wool Roving
All of the items are easy to find, except the wool roving. Some craft stores like Hobby Lobby and Michael's have it, but if you can't find it there you can pick up a roving kit with tons of colors on Amazon for about $14.00...enough to make 40+ balls.
Wool roving looks like soft wool or cotton candy, which ever you prefer. To begin spread the wool roving out and stretch it apart very lightly so that there aren't any clumps.
Once the wool is spread out, roll it into a soft ball and dip into hot soapy water. With the wool ball wet, begin rolling the ball with both hands.
It will begin to form a ball as you rub your hands together. As the wool cools dip it in the hot water again to keep the wool felting into a ball.
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