Skill Guide: Wet-Finishing 101

As weavers, we know wet-finishing is a vital and important part of the weaving process. During wet-finishing, fibers move around, “bloom,” and in the case of wools, they can also felt or full.

This step is vital to many projects, so we wanted to give you a solid foundation with today’s skill guide. To start, you’ll look at two factors to consider when wet-finishing a handwoven project. Next, learn why you choose detergents over soap and discover four great detergent options. Then, finish with a few projects and a recommended video resource to help you explore further.

Every item we’ve selected for this guide is a part of your All Access program and will help you get the most out of your subscription. Contents include:

• Factors to consider
• Common detergents
• Next steps: level up
• Projects to try

All items in the library are intended for personal use. Please do not distribute without written approval.