Wet Felting Play Mat PDF Tutorial – Beach Scene for Beginners

Digital PDF tutorial only. No wool or physical materials are included.

Make your own beach-scene play mat using the wet felting method. This beginner-friendly tutorial takes you through the project step by step, with clear written instructions and photographs.

• Finished size: approximately 40 × 60 cm
• Skill level: beginner
• Format: downloadable PDF

What you will receive

• One illustrated PDF tutorial
• Detailed step-by-step instructions
• Clear photographs to guide you through the process
• Wool quantities and layout guidance for the full project

Your download link will be sent after payment through Shopify Digital Downloads.

You will need

• Carded wool in the quantities listed in the tutorial
• A small jug
• Washing-up liquid
• 700–800 ml tap water
• A sink or bowl
• Two pieces of bubble wrap, each approximately 65 × 80 cm
• One smaller circle of bubble wrap, approximately 20 cm in diameter
• Old towels or a waterproof table covering

Optional: a felting needle and sponge can be used to correct small areas or add embellishments. A felting needle is sharp and should only be used with suitable supervision.

About the finished play mat

The completed beach scene makes a tactile playscape for small-world, Waldorf and Steiner-inspired play. As every mat is handmade, the exact finished size and shape will vary slightly.

Prefer the complete kit? View the Wet Felting Play Mat Kit, which includes the wool for the project.