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When felting the most common types of wool you come across are:

• Core Wool
• Carded Wool
• Wool Tops/Roving

These three wool types are the most common and are terms you will come across often, so here’s what you’ll want to know about them.

Core Wool

Core wool is almost raw right off the sheep. The only difference is that core wool is washed after coming off of the sheep. This wool is lumpier and usually comes in bulk.

For felting core wool means: its good for the inside base of your projects, as its bulky and easy to felt. This type of wool will have a fuzzy finish.

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Carded wool

This is core wool that’s processed and washed further. It’s processed so the wool fibers lay crossed over each other, this type of wool comes in batts usually and can be rolled flat easily.

For felting carded wool means: This wool can also be used more for the insides of your projects, it’s good for limbs and any appendages. This will have a slightly fuzzy finish once done.

Wool Tops / Rovings

This is processed even further than carded wool. It lines all of the fibers up to be parallel to each other. This usually comes in thinger rope-like strands and is much softer.

For felting tops/rovings mean: This wool you have to be careful with felting because you can see any harsh lines between added parts. This wool is mainly used to add colors and details on projects. This can have a smooth finish.