DIY Wool Dreads

Learn to make your own felted wool dreads for hair extensions, weaving, costumes and more!
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[@joshdobs9772]

Have you tried "Shocking" your wool in an effort to get it to felt? The process is super simple. Having hot, wet wool softens, expands and opens the cuticle of the wool. Now very quickly dramatically dropping the temperature causes that cuticle to slam shut in whatever orientation its in, typically floating around in a dye bath casing a big mass of it to matt up with itself. My thoughts on exacerbating this effect to further our goals of forming locks is to do the roving/hot water/soap soak and a primary rolling, then return the pseudo lock to the hot pot for a few minutes, let it THOROGHLY get warmed up... then quickly squeeze out the excess hot water and immediately dunk it into a cold bucket. Briefly palm roll while its chilling. This SHOULD exponentially enhance the felting effect internally in the lock, requiring much reduced efforts in palm rolling to get it locked up nice and tight.

[@rogerthat7001]

Hello Yvonne, I have been dyeing wool for a living for many many years. The pot you are using is perfect! I would love to share some of my professional tips with you. Adding the vinegar at the beginning of the dyeing process "can" makes the wool grab the dye quickly resulting in the dye not fully absorb deep into your wool. If you let your wool simmer until your water is clear, (or almost clear) then add vinegar, the dye gently absorbs evenly throughout your wool. Also, I would suggest for that size of pot, the amount of vinegar needed is no more 1/4 cup, at most. May I also suggest you watch a video on dip dyeing, you would be great at it and it is a perfect dyeing technique for dreads. Hope my tips are helpful for you Yvonne. I love your beautiful dreads, you have encouraged me to try my hand at it Yvonne. Thank you kindly for your video. Darlene

[@lancemcelrone6118]

GIRL. Thank you for this video!! THIS IS GOLD. I researched for almost three hours how people are making smooth dreads and not the shaggy messy kind, and you showed the tequnique I've been looking for! THANK YOU!

[@isabellaorlowski9641]

Who else just really loves this girls vibe and herself

[@Echo_lalia_]

Von,pretty pretty please make dreads something you sell on your etsy forever and ever. They look so amazing. Especially since this is a new type of project for you. I'm seriously so amazed right now. I wanna buy the hell out of those.

[@user-yu1yf4wq6y]

I love your energy 💜 Nice work 😊

[@sarahkrogulski8010]

Thanks so much for the tutorial Yvonne!!! Amazing job. I live the color!!!

[@shannonstrassell2960]

I love all that you teach. Your channel is one of my favorites. I always watch your wire wrap tutorials.

[@emilydstam]

Your tutorial is so well done and easy to follow! Thank you!!

[@seksehfox]

Your voice is incredibly peaceful

[@theonlybratamy]

Way Kool! 💜💜💜ing the purple! NOW I want some! ❤💜❤💜

[@Skiddyskates]

They look so cool

[@kyajones7058]

This video was so informative and answered some last questions I had. Thank you so much!! Your dreads look awesome and your vibe is like a hug to my soul! 💚✌️

[@petie2532]

Thank you for your awesome video. I have watched a million while I wait on my wool to come in and yours by far has been the best.

[@cherryshrimp4120]

I was so looking forward to this tutorial. They look amazing. I just love anything purple and the different shades really compliment each other. Can't wait to see your next fibre dye tutorial. Tfs.

[@cindywinger9450]

Love all your videos Going to try to start making some of my own cabochons this week. Never made anything before so this is all new to me but I just feel so inspired after watching your videos. Thanks again.

[@on2play4u]

You are just wonderfully fun to watch!

[@hollytucker3332]

Super stoked that you shared this with us totally wanna place these in my hair 😍

[@user-yu1yf4wq6y]

I love your energy 💜 Nice work 10:40

[@ethankibler4189]

This is my favorite dread video!

[@athenaclark4991]

I've watched a lot of dread making videos, and yours is my favorite. Your voice is also so soothing, I love it

[@jo351]

Looks great!

[@Love.Yourself.1976]

Honestly, that looks so simple. Who'd of thought! 😋

[@samanthalee6818]

You're so sweet and this was so helpful, thank you. 💜

[@rogerthat7001]

Another tip Yvonne :-) ...the "acid dyes" you are using are excellent for wool. Majic Dyes sold in Ontario Canada are all time my favourite, the colors are very consistent. Natural dyes can be used for wool too (eg: beets, berries, flowers, etc.), however they fade with time. Darlene

[@julieking4634]

I am saving this video I’ve been looking for the way to make these…….yessssss thank you!!!!

[@zaybee5863]

This is great, I've been looking for a good video for making dreads and then you upload one! Yours look fantastic, I am excited to try making my own!

[@erinmarinello6583]

You are absolutely adorable! I love this video!

[@HairbyAudreyP]

Beautiful work 💜

[@onyxrain844]

This is crazy! I was just searching of a video like this just now, no joke!!

[@anniechickadee]

So good!!! You are very generous. Thank you!

[@backtoearthcreations]

Thank you, Annie! I’m so glad you feel this way!

[@c.herriges687]

Thank you so much for this tutorial ❤

[@robinpinkham9398]

Super cool!!!!

[@prod.byz0ned758]

That looks cool asf fr

[@jeaniejean4107]

Lol, I'm working on the same thing myself, thanks for another great tutorial...

[@batmanx9996]

Omg your smile made me so happy 😍☺️👏🏻

[@Mandela219]

That is so interesting! I've wondered how they were made. They look awesome :)

[@highlandergirl59]

Love your streams never want to miss one :)

[@zane3556]

Wow those look amazing and real! 😁 awesome job!!

[@traceyosterlind14]

Brava!

[@MissRenee_X]

Love love love

[@gjricci]

i loooove you thank you so much!

[@reverierev5187]

Your voice, so soothing ❤

[@GrandmaLaura2nd]

so much fun

[@pernillemakholm645]

@Yvonne Williams : Get your hands on a bamboo sushi mat. It is extremely efficient for felting! When felting flat stuff, just lay it out on the mat, roll the whole thing up and work the roll back and forth, open, turn item 90 degrees, roll up again, work, and so on. Happy felting! :)

[@Allergictocatstoo]

Thank you!

[@Amethyst1919]

FYI... do not use anything that touched the dye for food... measuring cup, pot, spoons etc. also, you don't need anywhere near that much vinegar, a half cup or so for that pot. and you can dye wool with food coloring as well... go for the wilton paste...

[@shenanigansnsuch1442]

Thanks for this. I have thin hair and trying to pull off a Rangnar/Joker mashup for renaissance faire. This will do green ragnar dreads nicely. You rock 🎸

[@shenanigansnsuch1442]

Ok....advice for those with short hair. Start small. These are heavy on your neck and hard to adjust to sleeping in. I would ease into it making a set thinner and shorter to start. After three days I had to take them out because of my neck. They are HEAVY and if you go out in the rain they are VERY heavy. Lol

[@oakmaiden2133]

I adore the dying process. You can dip one end of a wet lock then hang it to seep down, creating an ombré effect. After it dries dip the faded end in another color…. The options go on and on.

[@morganabernick7096]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I don’t want to use the synthetic I don’t trust what they’re putting in them. I want to do wall just like this thank you again.

[@ranicelestine8289]

Very nice video ❤❤

[@backtoearthcreations]

Thank you! ❤️😊

[@umpoucodetudocomeciliadeol7240]

Olá aou brasileira . Eu amei seu vídeo,me ajudar muito 😍

[@nicolehanes2992]

stainless steel works really well as well.

[@KandisStarr]

Where can i get this in a curly style?

[@katiesalisbury3311]

Where did you order your roving wool from? Nothing I've tried comes out as smooth as these!

[@dykeleen]

I love how the batch that were on your oven were kind of streaky I want to make a batch that match my salt and pepper hair and want to get that effect if you could share that would be great. Thanks in advance.

[@kathryngallion2596]

Stumbled upon this and was very helpful. You’re adorable! Silly question, what is the soap for? You said “if I need it” but how do you know you need it?

[@828burke]

It'd be really cool if you made some pendants with dyed wool in resin.

[@miniwolfang9563]

Amazing, beautiful! I have been waiting for a tutorial like this from you! How do you attach them to your hair? Can't to try making these.

[@DerangedDollface]

you can french braid them into you hair by sections :)

[@sdesousa7]

Beautiful tutorial! How many packs if wool roving would I need to make a full head?

[@elianefsilva1260]

Hi. I am Brazilian in love with wool dreads and your turorial helped me a lot! Despite knowing that your video and channel is not focused on that, could you tell me how I keep the shape of the dreads after they are made, why I intend to put them in my hair and remove them only after about 30 days for maintenance . Don't they melt in the bath? Thank you very much in advance. And success to your channel!!

[@user-fe7sv1gn1x]

Очень круто! 👍

[@grinninggreen6750]

I'm making a wig with a very specific design for a character. I kiiiiinda started the wig, only to change my mind a little on how the bottom of the hair will look. Is it still possible to do only the bottoms while it's already attached to everything? Or do I need to start over?

[@EncinaSevera]

You said that a metal pot wasn’t ideal. What is a better product that should be used?

[@VICIOUSBEAUTIES]

what soap was that? I do make handmade soap as well and I was wondering if it was scented? and is the process CP or HP?

[@user-hf8go5fv7c]

Thank you for the tutorial!!!!l I cant wait to make some, What is the name of the wool you use? And, where can I get it? Thank you

[@MamguSian]

Wow! This is fantastic! Can't wait to give it a go. What's the best way to fix them in your hair? Thanks Yvonne.

[@KimiChanJapan]

Braid each one in individually

[@emilielyn-nord5281]

What other kind of Matt could one use?? Would a towel be alright to felt/roll on??

[@Bd_Luck]

What size did your dreads turn out to be. They look like they're between sharpie and highlight thick. How many did you get out the 1lb approximately. I'm making white with touches of grey at the top for a Drow cosplay I'm working on. I'm trying to decided between dying my hair or using a wig and knowing how many it makes might be my deciding factor. (If I can't make enough for a full head of hair I might be shaving my sides for some funky drow hair. :) ) Thank you for the tutorial! It was unbelievably helpful!

[@tameradoyle9713]

How are these to sleep in? Ive made synthetic dreds and found a whole head installed was waay to uncomfortable to sleep with . I Took them out after only a week . Thinking these may be far more comfortable.

[@mtstudios7293]

How do you maintain them once you’ve got them in. Like washing your hair, etc.

[@LobotomizedTeddyBear]

Hi, where can you get the roving? Mine came in bunch, not a long thread like piece

[@CeNadraz]

Can I use any soap? Also I wonder, does the dread become longer after making them compare to the length you pulled out from the wool?

[@ajcbill9914]

Omg!!!!!! You do everything! So talented. You could get me into trouble lol. I want to try everything 🤣🤣🤣 can you get them wet ? Or do you have to take them out when you wash your hair?

[@backtoearthcreations]

Lol, hey Aj! I do wear them in the shower, but try to not soak them every time as they take a while to dry

[@ajcbill9914]

@@backtoearthcreations Jesus Mary and Joseph so my hair would never dry😳 not that it would stop me. I absolutely love them.

[@maorganicworldmimialiyu9060]

What kind of soap did you use, can I use any other soap?

[@queenofqueens_x]

What kind of wool do you use

[@o0gothique0o37]

What is the foam block you are using, do you remember where you got it from?

[@geeklektic6074]

How long does it take to make a full head of dreads?

[@shepherdessinthefray]

😍

[@maddisonabsallm8513]

How much wool would I have to buy to create a full head of de ?

[@katiegillin1077]

How do u seal them and do they unravel

[@averymoore3705]

What kind of soap should i use?

[@twistedpixie6972]

Do you remember who you bought the pre dyed wool from?

[@janetsnitzer7090]

It's called roving? We're can I buy it? Pls

[@jessicaarnold8333]

I'm working on my own set and cannot find any information on how to get a dark golden blond color on wool. I'd like it to look as natural as possible.

[@jennifersherrod1983]

That color is so hard to achieve. I've tried using the Rit dyes in yellow and then add the tiniest amount of light brown Rit dye. Kind of ends up mustardy at times, then I just add more yellow. I've found that dye baths make it hard to achieve that color.... I used more of a shallow pouring type method

[@morganabernick7096]

How many for a thick full head do you think??

[@MissRenee_X]

How much would I need to do an entire head of dreads?

[@adamm457]

Rolling them looks like a serious workout.

[@Narwhalplaytime]

🖤💜

[@backtoearthcreations]

[@kaitsexoticpieces930]

How are you attaching these??

[@morimesweetly8148]

Could you use Rite dye as well? Or does the acid dye work better?

[@kitanarcorvidae]

I've made dreads using Rite Dye, and yes, you can use it. A bit smelly but great colours out of it.

[@donnahyde4678]

I’m having trouble with a line showing up on my dreads? What am I doing wrong?

[@TheGOLDENrule23]

Can you show how to do single ended

[@thefullmoonenchantress5663]

Is it breakable?

[@hannahmuller3550]

Do you think i can use hair dye to dye it? I wanna try matching it to my haircolors :D

[@cryingoverkaebedo1828]

I havent tried it with hair dye yet but I tried it with fabric dye! you can dye them in a dyebath as shown in this video and i think you can get fabric dye at drugstores- if you have a specific haircolor you might need to order it though!

[@justtubingby129]

👍🏽

[@tori91192]

What's the purpose of the soap?

[@hairdyeandd.i.y4196]

I been looking for something for like this for ages quick question what’s the white vinegar for

[@oakmaiden2133]

Removes the soap and rebalances th ph of the wool. I also follow with a rinse, a bit of hair conditioner in the water. For softness and scent.

[@zensarah7105]

Dying to know how you attach them ????!!!!! 😲😳😻

[@sheduke35]

Is there a certain soap? Ive seen ppl say olive soap. Any olive soap or a certain kind? Also where did you get your felting mat? Thank you

[@backtoearthcreations]

Hello, PiggyMom! I have had success with using goat milk soap, which I'm using here, as well as irish spring, though some folks swear by olive soap. I think personal preference might be the biggest factor here, though I would avoid any soaps that irritate your skin, you don't like the smell of, or that leave residues or are gritty like Lava Soap. The mat I am using is amzn.to/3u39Xkd Happy Crafting!

[@natashahartlen5411]

where are y'all finding large amounts of wool?