Wool felt

[Andy Sharp]

Is it worth sanding wool felt?

 

[belfastboy]

Is it worth sanding wool felt?

I have never worked with felt and not sure many or even any on this site have worked with it on making a hat.

 

[Andy Sharp]

I have been smashing out some great felt hats and it's so easy to work with I just want them smoother

 

[belfastboy]

I have been smashing out some great felt hats and it's so easy to work with I just want them smoother

I think the best way to find out is to start sanding and see what happens. Wool felts are cheap, pick one to be the sacrificial lamb. Use a very fine grit, 1000 or even 1200 and use a light touch so as to not tear the fibre. .

 

[Andy Sharp]

I think the best way to find out is to start sanding and see what happens. Wool felts are cheap, pick one to be the sacrificial lamb. Use a very fine grit, 1000 or even 1200 and use a light touch so as to not tear the fibre. .

I've been practicing with them I used a hand sander on one it looks good but a little grainy. But I'll get some 1000 sand paper and

 

[belfastboy]

I've been practicing with them I used a hand sander on one it looks good but a little grainy. But I'll get some 1000 sand paper and

On a fur felt I start with 800, go to 1000, then 1200 and finish with a white poly non abrasive 3M pad to polish.

 

[O M A]

On a fur felt I start with 800, go to 1000, then 1200 and finish with a white poly non abrasive 3M pad to polish.

thanks for the insight - was quite helpful.