
Learn how to make a Venetian mask with this wet felting tutorial. This is a great beginner wet felting project to learn how to use a mold to shape an object.
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This is one of the first wet felting projects I tried when I first started to wet felt. It’s a super quick project (super quick for the felting world), but you end up with a beautiful Venetian mask in the end! I’m personally a big fan of learning a new craft, but also ending up with something cool with a beginner project. So this is a perfect option if you’re just starting to learn how to wet felt.
And of course Venetian masks can technically only be made in Venice, which is why this is a Venetian mask inspired mask. The true Venetian masks of Venice are also referred to as carnival masks for the Venetian carnival.
And if you are new to wet felting, I recommend reviewing my guide to wet felting in which you learn how to make a simple piece of fabric. This then builds on that lesson with just one extra step. Funnily enough, I ended up using the piece of felted fabric from the guide to make an even simpler masquerade mask. So it seems in my world, most felting roads lead to unique masquerade and Venetian masks!
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Materials to Make Wet Felted Venetian Masks
This wet felting project uses the basic wet felting supplies. I’ve created a favorites list on Etsy to make it easy to find the basics. There’s also an option to simply get a wet felting kit to get started.
- 0.5 oz of Wool Fiber (make sure it’s not listed as “superwash,” otherwise it won’t felt)
- Felting Embellishments (such as viscose fiber, viscose thread, silk fiber, etc) – here is my collection of favorites
- Plastic Venetian Mask (choose one that is smooth on top. You will use this as your mold) – (This set from Amazon is similar to the ones I have)
- Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener and Draping Liquid (Amazon link)
- 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 (Amazon link)
- Ball Brause, optional (this is the one I have)
- Pool Noodle
- Towel
- Vinegar