Wet Felted Masquerade Mask

Learn how to make a masquerade mask or Venetian mask, however you want to call it. The process to make this mask is called wet felting, in which you add soapy water to wool to shrink wool fibers. I recommend reviewing my ultimate guide to wet felting if you're new to wet felting.

Download the masquerade mask template to make it easy to cut out the mask.

• 0.5 oz of Wool Fiber (make sure it’s not listed as “superwash,” otherwise it won’t felt) - this is a collection of my favorites
• Felting Embellishments (such as viscose fiber, viscose thread, silk fiber, etc) - here are my favorites
• Plastic Venetian Mask (choose one that is smooth on top. You will use this as your mold) - this is similar to the set I have
• Masquerade Mask Template
• Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener and Draping Liquid - Amazon
• 30″ of 3/8 in Satin Ribbon
• Paint Brush
• Basic School Glue
• Binder Clips or Sewing Clips - these are the ones I have
• Plastic Wrap
• Bubble Wrap (I like to reuse plastic Amazon packaging)
• Tulle or Mesh Fabric
• Olive Oil Soap - this is the one I have
• Pool Noodle
• Towel
• Vinegar

You can also get a wet felting kit such as this one.

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Download the masquerade mask template and print it out. You can use this as a template instead of a plastic mask or you can use it to make a simpler mask.

Lay thin layers of fiber in opposite directions. There should be 4 layers in total.

Cover the wool with the mesh and add warm water that has been mixed with olive oil soap. Begin lightly rubbing it, checking to make sure the fibers don't stick.

Once the fibers aren't sticking, place a pool noodle on one side and roll everything up into a towel and roll it 100 times, turning it a quarter turn every 25 rolls. Repeat this from each side of the wool. Then flip it over and repeat it again.

Place the fabric onto the plastic mask and rub until it shrinks to the mask and gets all the details.

Once it's ready, rinse it off and let it soak in water with a splash of vinegar. Then let it dry.

Use either the plastic mask or the printable masquerade mask template to trace the outline of the mask.

Cut out the mask and eye holes.

Mix the fabric stiffener with a little bit of water and paint it onto the back of the mask.

Place it back onto the plastic mask to let it dry.

Once dry, add the ribbons (15" long) on the sides. You can either hold them in place or add clips until it dries.