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Holly's Dreadful Colors
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Wool Dreadlocks: Creating a Mixed Textured Set #2
A day in the life of a Woolie Maker!!! video 2 out of a 4 part video series
Types of Wool used:
Wensleydale- wavy
Masham- Gray and Wavy
BFL (Blue-Face Leicester)- Bumpy
Falkland- Smooth/Straight
Supplies Use:
Towels with Hand Grips
Dish Drying Mat
Dense Foam Feltin Mat (12by12) found on Amazon
Water Bottle with water and Dawn Dish Soap
Bowl for Hot Soapy water
Bowl for Cold water (optional)
Drying Rack of some kind for hanging your Woolies
Types of Wool used:
Wensleydale- wavy
Masham- Gray and Wavy
BFL (Blue-Face Leicester)- Bumpy
Falkland- Smooth/Straight
Supplies Use:
Towels with Hand Grips
Dish Drying Mat
Dense Foam Feltin Mat (12by12) found on Amazon
Water Bottle with water and Dawn Dish Soap
Bowl for Hot Soapy water
Bowl for Cold water (optional)
Drying Rack of some kind for hanging your Woolies
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Wool Dreadlocks: Creating a Mixed Textured Set!!! #1
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Join me today as create a Mixed Textured Set from beginning to end (even dyeing!!) this is 1 of 4 videos that will be posted all within the next week!
Wool Dreadlocks: Connecting two colors together!!
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I connected two colors together. The brown wool is Icelandic the white wool is Masham. As you can see the Masham is drying crimpy already without any manipulations! Some wool is like this and makes creating texture a lot easier than other types!!
Wool Dreadlock Braid-In Install and End Wraps!!!!
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Wool Dreadlock Braid-In Install and End Wraps!!!!
Wool Dreadlocks: recap from Texturizing video!
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in this video we show how some of out locs came out after a couple different methods of creating texture in our wool dreadlocks!
Wool Dreadlocks: Creating Textured Woolies!!!
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Enjoy learning 3 methods to create texture when making wool dreadlocks with my Assistant and I!!!
Wool Dreadlocks: Set up, Wool Roving and Demonstration!
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This video is to show you how I set up my felting area, how I choose my wool, create length, divide my sections and start the rolling and felting process to make Wool Dreadlock 😊
Wool Dreadlock Making- Tips and Tricks. Start with the basics: What kind of Wool do you need?!
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I went over a few kinds of wool in this Video. Here is a Summary: Merino Roving Wool is super soft, felts well and creates STRAIGHT dreadlocks Corriedale Roving Wool and Corriedale Carded/Bulky Wool have more texture and can create STRAIGHT and WAVY dreadlocks Icelandic, Wensleydale and Teesewater Roving/Combed wool also have more texture and are naturally CURLY wool and create KINKY/CURLY drea...
I follow you religiously in my journey as i start to make dread woolies lol i got the felting board finally but started with just a towel but only half of the dreads seem to fully felt, even after 5 attempts and their about pencil thick, any advice? I'm using merino wool
@felicitykomosumee3663 hmm..this might be because of the Merino wool itself. It takes a few rolls to get fully felted. Make sure your water is pretty dang hot (but not boiling) and super soapy. Roll with plenty of pressure. I hope this hehelps. If not it really is the kind of wool. It's not as easy to fully felt
@hollysdreadfulcolors187 which wool do you recommend for a beginner?
@felicitykomosumee3663 corriedale
Your videos have helped me start making my own and are soooo helpful!! I hate how my towel keeps loosing strings while I roll, the felting pad is in the mail nowwww 😂😅❤
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So are they ready to wear after the drying ?
Ive been wearing synthetic dreads and I've been told to detox them before every where. Soaking in water and apple cider vinegar for an hour then rinse and hang to dry. Would you suggest this being done before each wear? Or is soap/shampoo and water enough before install?
I love your videos 💖 thanks
When will you do dye videos? Your videos are so appreciated.
What is the matt u use to roll please
Каким красителем красите
What is the brand for the Icelandic, Wensleydale ?
@cherylbglover Hi, SO I purchase from a few places depending on what they have in stock, Hearthsidefibers and Beesybeefibers on Etsy are great! I also purchase from facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560754894664&mibextid=ZbWKwL on fb! Great prices
So helpful. Thank you!
Is the foam you roll on a special type of foam?
@lexyschuetze it's a dense foam felting mat/pad. I get it off Amazon. Of you use those key words you will find it. I really like it because it helps felt my wool while I am rolling
How about if you would make a video of how you dye your extensions? :)
I’ve used your technique and it works like gold every time. I literally have watched 100’s of videos and still go back to your technique. Much love Holly ❤
Where do I buy the black foam piece
@shellytieman5928 i got it off Amazon. Dense foam felting mats/pads. I have now switched to a white one because it doesn't seem to leave black pieces once it starts to get worn. I do like the black for Wool that has color though so I don't get brown/black hairs on my white fibers.
@@hollysdreadfulcolors187 ok awesome. Now how much wool do I need for a full set of say 60. I notice it came out like oz
@@shellytieman5928 16oz/1lb of roving wool will do the trick unless you want them super long..like longer than 25inches
Hope you can help me to explain how to mix two colors next to each other? I have tried to split it again and again with two colors, but at the end the strings will break and it won’t blend well. Thanks for sharing! Claudia from the Netherlands
@praktijklivity hmm..can you show me a picture of what you are trying to do? Find me on fb or Instagram "Dreadful Colors" and we can chat so I can help you 😊
I’m the same with the movies now that I e had babies
What kind of wool do you use for your loose ends?
What are your thoughts on Merino wool for dreading? Is this wool you are using better? Or are they both able to crimp up? 😊
@brittanysheeran8936 you can definitely use Merino roving to make wool dreadlocks. Its a good beginner wool because it already comes predyed in lots of colors. It can be a little tougher to fully felt and generally creates a smooth/straight texture.
I would like to know witch soap you use 😊
I am so so thankful that you made this video!!!! I bought my first set recently (after a life time of dreaming) and am so in love with them that I need all the colors. And I really want to learn how to make them!!! I have struggled to find real information. I aopreciate you and can't wait to see more information in your other videos!!! Do you have a list of supplies that one needs if they're just starting out?
@@beautifuldreamer0811 so happy this video is helpful! I do not have a list..hmm I should make one. Thanks for the idea. I do however talk about supplies in some of my videos. I'll share what items I'm using in each video. If you want to talk to me one on one, find me on FB under Dreadful Colors. I'm more than happy to answer questions!
@@hollysdreadfulcolors187 I don't have facebook but I appreciate the response!!! If you ever do decide to make a video about supplies, that would be amazing! But if not, I understand. Life is life-ing for all of us! Thank you for your help 😁
@@beautifuldreamer0811 you got it!
Hiiii what wool would you recommend for a beginner?
@EmmaOrchardson Corriedale! This comes in lots of colors and you can create a smooth or bumpy texture with it!
Great content Holly nice presentation.....
I am waiting to get my first set of DE in the mail and I thought "oh crap, if I love them as much as I think I will, I'll want all the colors" which isn't affordable for me so I thought I'd learn to make them. I found your channel and am so glad I did! I showed my daughter this vid hoping that she'd let me put some in her hair someday. She said it was super cute. Thanks!!!
Do you have a website where you sell all your different sets of dreadlocks? I haven't been able to find a link to anything besides your Facebook which only shows posts about the sets people have already bought from you. Lol 😅 also, I was wondering if you had any links on the exact type and kind of wool you buy and where you buy from? I want to buy some Lincoln wool(I want to make the kinky/wavy DL's.... eventually lol) but can't figure out what kind to buy. I have bought other kinds of wool that didn't work the way I wanted and there's so many different "kinds" of each type of wool that you've mentioned in your videos to. I can't just find plain Lincoln wool rovering for sale anywhere yet. There's code words like "top" wool rovering and "natural", "core", artiste" wool roving.. ECT.lol I can't figure out if there's a difference or if ones better than the other. If you can even understand what i mean. Sorry I'm super confused but determined to figure this out I guess. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! But I really want to know how to buy a set from you asap though pleeeeease!!?
@@jessicavanderburg3775 Hi there! So I do not have a website. I sell my sets off my FB page. I'll post sales when I have pre-mades and I discuss details for custom sets in FB messenger! Please send me a message on there so I can answer your questions about where to find wool 😊 it's a lot easier to get back to you there!
Dearest wool dread Sensei where did you go? I was avidly consuming/archiving every video you released until you suddenly went missing. 😥I learned so much from you, and was looking forward to learning more, plus just maybe purchasing a new DE set for Autumn 2024 which is quickly approaching, but I lost you. Do you have a website or sell on Etsy? Or are you on Insta or TT (ack)? I detest Facebook and suspended my account years ago, but if that's the only way I can connect with you, then I guess I'll bite the proverbial bullet and reinstate my account...your craft and knowledge means that much to me. 🥰
@@chromeoiran951 I am here! You are so sweet! I have been having phone/data issues...business got super busy, family life ..I thought summer would be more mellow but it wasn't ahhhh! I promise I will be back with videos at some point. Unfortunately, I am currently only managing my FB for social media (I have a tiktok and insta but I can't install them on my current devices. I'm super annoyed, trust me) please, if you can...find me on FB under Dreadful Colors. Lots of people reach out there and I'm pretty good about responding quickly! Thanks for checking on me!
@@hollysdreadfulcolors187- I'm so very happy to hear from you, dear Sensei! 🥰 But like I said, I suspended my FB account because it just got to be too damned annoying (ain't technology a bish? lol 😅), but in order to keep in touch with you, if it means I'll have to restore my account for the sole purpose of hopefully learning more about wool textiles/felting from you, and possibly purchasing some sets while learning (I already have too many hobbies as it is...isn't that always the case with us DIY/crafty folk? lol), then I'm happy to do so. Have a restful evening, and thank you again! 😍
Great video 🎉 thanks for sharing your experience... I had the same problems when I started 😅
Have you use Shetland wool? If you habe does it go curly or striaght?
How many is a full set? And how much do i need to buy to make a full set?
@@samanthawarner8712 A full set does vary depending on fullness of your hair. The range is 40-60 with the average of 50 😊 A lb of roving wool will be a good amount!
@hollysdreadfulcolors187 would it be okay to mix black Icelandic with a dyed color corriedale?
@@samanthawarner8712 I don't see why not 😏😊
What kinda soap do you use in the spray bottle?@@hollysdreadfulcolors187
@hollysdreadfulcolors187 what kinda soap do you use in your spray bottle?
Do you sell dreads?
Yes I do. This is my FB page facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090641751968&mibextid=ZbWKwL you can message me there!
Mine seem to be felting flat rather than rounded when using the washboard any suggestions on what I’m doing wrong?
How do you prefer to felt BFL? Rolling them like straight Locs or using the wash board?
Omg I’m SO HAPPY I found your channel!! Thank you so dang much for sharing your knowledge!! I shall be binge watching your videos now lol 😆
What sort of pad are you using to roll the wool please ?
Que clase de lan aes?
Hey where is the best place to buy a wool please?
Also was curious about links for glove and the black block you use.
Do you ever add links for your wool? I’m not sure what wool to use for a beginner and whet to order from!
Thank you so much for your videos 😍
This is the first video I have watched about making locs and i have no knowledge of working with fabric. My question is, what happens if you mix the different kinds of wool? Assuming you can do that. I'm imagining the rake type thing that I've seen in the past for mixing fibers. Have you experimented with mixing different wool, and if so what did you find out works and doesn't work?
@@keahbawesome I have not experimented with mixing wool fibers but I have a friend who does! They are trying to create wool combos that can be kinky (which tend to be coarser wool that shed a lot) with soft and smooth so woolies can be made for more sensitive skin! I have a lot on my plate, so this is not something I am interested in doing. It does require carding brushes/machines.
Super helpful!
Where do you get this wool?
I buy most of my Wool off Etsy shops. Some of my favorites is beesyBeeFibers, Hearthsidefibers and Mohairandmore. Looks under the tabs "undyed wool" if you look at the pre-dyed wool it's mainly Merino Wool and/or Corriedale. Those are generally for smooth/straight woolies. Corriedale does create a bumpy/knobby texture and might be a good starer wool if you aren't ready to learn how to dye them.
Where did you Facebook page go?
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090641751968&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Спасибо, вы умница!!!
How much roving do you need for 40 pencil thin?
@@jdcantrell2305 1lb of roving is a good amount. You will have a little left but that's okay.
One more question. I’m mixing my own Fallon hair into the dreads for a more natural look. Will that make felting harder? Would it work to get a natural hair look?
So natural human hair does not felt...if you want to mix..you'll need to use a crochet hook or felting needle to make sure the two fibers adhere. It is a bit of work and probably some trial and error! Once you feel like the dry wool and hair is crocheted enough..then you can use a water and soap combo to felt the wool
@@hollysdreadfulcolors187 kinda like making an extension with wool. It would be time consuming. But this is a personal set and project. If it takes me a few days that’s cool. I figured I would have to mix them before felting. I just want a few hairs in ear maybe 10-20. Enough to show hair texture. If that makes sense
@@hollysdreadfulcolors187 so I did a few test pieces. A few beard dreads and a long lux end. They came out so good. The human hair combination with the wool felted together first process. I can’t putt them apart. It work better then I thought. And they look so natural. I’ll have to send you some pictures on Facebook. Still have to dye them. Does mordant hurt human hairs?
Imma see what kind of extensions you can use this procedure on.
These are generally used as Braid-ins extensions. If you watch my install video with my daughter you can see how they are used. This is a safe, protective hair style
Is there a video of how to finish the dreads?? So they wont pull apart
Any of the videos where I have the wool in a bowl of soapy water and I am using hand manipulations, that is usually fully felted after that. If you find me on my FB page, I can help you out with a specific step. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090641751968&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Will wool roving work????
Wool roving is exactly what you need 😊
I'm working on making my own set of dreads with 5 different breeds of wool! I love hearing you talk about the different types of wool you use! I'm hoping to use Shetland, Lonk, Baby Alpaca, Corriedale, and Merino. the Long and Shetland are due for delivery by the weekend, and I'm going to try a method of drop-spindle spinning them, and then felting in the wet finish steps!