Wet Felted Boots, Booties and Slippers

Discussion in 'Back to Basics' started by chelloveck, Feb 14, 2017.


  1. chelloveck

    chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

    I discovered this technique while looking for material in answer to a post in a different thread...but the idea of wet felted footwear seemed interesting in its own right as a useful self sufficiency technique worth knowing about. How far do you push something till you retire it ? | Page 2 | Survival Monkey Forums

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    How to Make Duct Tape Shoe Lasts for Wet Felted Boots or Slippers

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    i felt like it: New Leather & Felt Boots

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    Valenki for Sale. Photo Credit: iStockphoto/AlexKhrom

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    Downsizer: for a sustainable & ethical future - Making felt boots

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    Cosy slippers from your old woolly jumper
     
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  2. AxesAreBetter

    AxesAreBetter Monkey+++

    Gotta have a decent sole on them, but I have worn these.
     
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  3. Witch Doctor 01

    Witch Doctor 01 Mojo Maker

    I've used them as liners for rubber boots...
     
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  4. Oltymer

    Oltymer Monkey++

    Wondering if dryer lint would work??
     
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  5. chelloveck

    chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

    Belly lint also comes to mind, but collecting it may take forever.....:LOL:
     
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  6. Andre98

    Andre98 Monkey

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  7. ghrit

    ghrit Bad company Administrator Founding Member

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    Motomom34 Monkey+++

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