The wool is likely any type of wool which you can buy from most hobby shops/fabric shops, and when we did it in school we used hot soapy water so it's likely that :)
Usually the best wool to make dreads is called Merino wool. From other videos that I have watched they say it works great. What she put in the water is olive soap, it’s sold on her website. That just makes it easier so that you don’t have to use a knife and bar soap. I hope that helped :) I have been watching a ton of videos to learn the best method.
Note to everyone:if u use merino's wool, check before buying if it's mulesing free. It's a way for avoid cruelty against sheeps. Do a reaserch on internet before buying please 🙏❤️
I personally just felt the wool. Super easy n then I can use the felting tool to attach the wool to the end of my dreads (which grew from my scalp lol) for added length! :)
This actually works :D I did mine a year ago and they are still as beautiful! I used fairy washing up liquid in the bottle and its just as good in my opinion :) You really do need the grippy mat underneath the sushi mat or you will go insane with it slipping about everywhere! The wool from this shop is the best in my opinion although cheaper postage alternatives are available from the cyberlox website. Either will work. Stay Beautiful ;)
How would you make the dread more tapered at the ends? Would you just thin the wool out a bit where you want the taper to start? I've been making synthetic dreads, mostly crocheted and regular twisted for near ten years, but have never attempted wool though I have had some installed with my synth dreads.
awesome video, but do you rinse the soap out afterwards? I've watched another video where they do so wasn't sure if it was necessary or if the actual process of rolling it is enough to remove the soap?
RetroMic sheep are not harmed to harvest their wool. it is more cruel not to shear them, as the wool growth hinders their movement, breathing, and eating if left untouched.
Is there a good way to combine two colors to make an ombre effect? I've got some remnants that aren't quite long enough to make a full length dread, but they would be if I could combine their lengths.
+Renate Meijnders I did some research into needle felting, and I think I understand the method you're recommending. Let me run it by you, and see if you agree. I would take the two pieces of roving that I want to combine, and lay them end to end (overlapping a bit) on a spongy surface (or felting mat); then I'd take a felting needle or small crochet hook and essentially needle felt the two ends together by passing the needle in and out through the wool until they don't easily come apart. Once that's done, I'd proceed as shown in this video. Would you say that I've got the general idea?
Renate Meijnders no thanks don't need to pay you more money for something I can get at any craft store and it's soap and watter ans a spray bottle grow up bitch
Where did this vid come from originally??? I remember watching this a long time ago but there was no music. You could actually hear the lady explaining what she was doing
Wait that's what people who sell wool dreads do? And they cost 150$ per set?! This seemed way too easy and fast for them to cost that much, is the wool like 100$ per set or what???
Infernal Cookie cost of the wool. Cost of the soap and other materials. You're also paying for labor. And when someone is making sets of up to 70-80, materials aren't cheap.
I thought the same thing. Bought enough roving for a whole head- $30. Haven't picked a dye. For one 24" double ended dreadlock its taking me a solid 15+ minutes of palm rolling (gotta make sure none of it can be separated). Need between 80-100 (40-50 DE) locks to look natural. They are labor intensive to make. Glad I can do the install myself. Not cheap.
It may not be complicated, but it is extremely time intensive and it is very, very hard on the hands to make several of these. Also, the video cut out several times during the rolling. She did not roll that double ended dread in just a few minutes it probably took her at least 10 to 15 minutes for one dread. if you multiply that by 50 double ended dreads (basically a full set) that's over 8 hours of JUST the rolling process. Then you have the materials on top of that. They are putting in a full day's work to make one set of double ended dreads, why shouldn't they get paid for that?
Hi I love this tutorial! What sort of mat are you using? The felting matts I've seen are nothing like this & I would like to get this style of mat. Thanks
faith darnell felting the tiny loops takes more time than felting the other side of the dreadlock, due to the extreme care to be taken. At least, that’s why my dreadlocks are priced as they are.
That only leaves me with about a hundred questions.
Id prefer the video if it was explained more, like what wool, what was put in the spray water etc etc
The wool is likely any type of wool which you can buy from most hobby shops/fabric shops, and when we did it in school we used hot soapy water so it's likely that :)
Yeah, I think the stuff she puts in the bottle is small chunks of soap
Usually the best wool to make dreads is called Merino wool. From other videos that I have watched they say it works great. What she put in the water is olive soap, it’s sold on her website. That just makes it easier so that you don’t have to use a knife and bar soap. I hope that helped :) I have been watching a ton of videos to learn the best method.
@@kimmydexter2379 pls check if the wool is mulesing free!
Note to everyone:if u use merino's wool, check before buying if it's mulesing free. It's a way for avoid cruelty against sheeps. Do a reaserch on internet before buying please 🙏❤️
I personally just felt the wool. Super easy n then I can use the felting tool to attach the wool to the end of my dreads (which grew from my scalp lol) for added length! :)
This actually works :D I did mine a year ago and they are still as beautiful! I used fairy washing up liquid in the bottle and its just as good in my opinion :) You really do need the grippy mat underneath the sushi mat or you will go insane with it slipping about everywhere! The wool from this shop is the best in my opinion although cheaper postage alternatives are available from the cyberlox website. Either will work.
Stay Beautiful ;)
When making a wool loc how do you fix or prevent creasing?
Hermoso el trabajo, podria decirme cuales son los ingredientes que usas para esta labor? gracias ...
How would you make the dread more tapered at the ends? Would you just thin the wool out a bit where you want the taper to start? I've been making synthetic dreads, mostly crocheted and regular twisted for near ten years, but have never attempted wool though I have had some installed with my synth dreads.
What is the best form to get said oilve soap in. Is a bard okay?
do i need the olive soap ? Or can i just use hot water?
the wool stays like a dread even when it dry?
what are you put in the water??? olive soap
another thing to put if i dont have olive soap???
what didnu use insdie tue bottle
awesome video, but do you rinse the soap out afterwards? I've watched another video where they do so wasn't sure if it was necessary or if the actual process of rolling it is enough to remove the soap?
confused what u used ? material please
what is the lilac mat your using please?? an thanks for the upload :D
hi, I was just wondering what the blue/purple mat is called? I followed this tutorial and got some amazing dreads! thanks
Yes we do :)
There's olivesoap in the bottle, you can buy it at Dreadshop too.
how many ounces of wool do you suggest i buy?
What are you spraying on the wool ?
Hi there where can i purchase that rubber mat you have used as ive trie all sorts and would like to get hold of that specific one you have:)
Are you kidding me??? This is a much easier way to make dreads than I do. Why didn't I know about this? :(((
There are easier ways lol
It is also animal cruelty.
How is this animal cruelty?
RetroMic sheep are not harmed to harvest their wool. it is more cruel not to shear them, as the wool growth hinders their movement, breathing, and eating if left untouched.
yeah, it's awful not to sheer a sheep, I live in farm country and have watched. They don't care when it's happening and they love it after!
Okay so what is that you're putting in the green squirt bottle?
Krysta Zambie olive soap and hot water
Yes, olivesoap. You can buy all the materials in our webshop :))
After the dreads are made, will they get ruined if they get wet?
Where do you get the pellets at?
How much wool for a full set?
Yes, you need the soap
Thank youu
nice...
where do you buy the wool????
i found nothing!
No, but you need to roll them again to make them more sturdy again. You can do that between your hands.
your link to the dread shop does not work will any olive soap do is it olive oil soap?
I like them even and smooth. I like them thicker. Is that a sushi roller?
hola me encanta 😍😍 una pregunta ¿cuantos gramos gastas con un pelo entero por ejemplo con un largo normal?
Yes, check our website for a tutorial
Does your online shop not ship to New Zealand ?? :(
@nickyantichav Not needed. you only need the sushi mat shes using to roll the dreads
Dreadshop ofcourse :)
Great video, helped a lot, thank you!
What it the wood piece?
Is there a good way to combine two colors to make an ombre effect? I've got some remnants that aren't quite long enough to make a full length dread, but they would be if I could combine their lengths.
+Renate Meijnders I did some research into needle felting, and I think I understand the method you're recommending. Let me run it by you, and see if you agree.
I would take the two pieces of roving that I want to combine, and lay them end to end (overlapping a bit) on a spongy surface (or felting mat); then I'd take a felting needle or small crochet hook and essentially needle felt the two ends together by passing the needle in and out through the wool until they don't easily come apart. Once that's done, I'd proceed as shown in this video.
Would you say that I've got the general idea?
+Dreadshop thank you so much! 😄
so im guessing ur shop does not hip to ireland ?? :(
What's in the spray bottle and where can I find the thing to roll it with
It's just a sushi rolling mat. You can find it at any Asian grocery store.
You can buy all the stuff in our webshop, we also have a written instruction with all the products you need.
Renate Meijnders link to the page?
Renate Meijnders no thanks don't need to pay you more money for something I can get at any craft store and it's soap and watter ans a spray bottle grow up bitch
@Flamethrowingtroll soap i think
Where did this vid come from originally??? I remember watching this a long time ago but there was no music. You could actually hear the lady explaining what she was doing
Omg I remember the sameee
Wait that's what people who sell wool dreads do? And they cost 150$ per set?! This seemed way too easy and fast for them to cost that much, is the wool like 100$ per set or what???
Infernal Cookie I'm sure it costs that much to get them put in, considering it takes time to sew in a set on someone's head.
Infernal Cookie cost of the wool. Cost of the soap and other materials. You're also paying for labor. And when someone is making sets of up to 70-80, materials aren't cheap.
I thought the same thing. Bought enough roving for a whole head- $30. Haven't picked a dye.
For one 24" double ended dreadlock its taking me a solid 15+ minutes of palm rolling (gotta make sure none of it can be separated). Need between 80-100 (40-50 DE) locks to look natural. They are labor intensive to make. Glad I can do the install myself. Not cheap.
They cost so much because of the labor it takes. Your hands KILL after doing this for hours. They bruise, and sometimes blister.
It may not be complicated, but it is extremely time intensive and it is very, very hard on the hands to make several of these. Also, the video cut out several times during the rolling. She did not roll that double ended dread in just a few minutes it probably took her at least 10 to 15 minutes for one dread. if you multiply that by 50 double ended dreads (basically a full set) that's over 8 hours of JUST the rolling process. Then you have the materials on top of that. They are putting in a full day's work to make one set of double ended dreads, why shouldn't they get paid for that?
do you rinse the soap out after the rolling?
+Dreadshop thanks you
Hi I love this tutorial!
What sort of mat are you using? The felting matts I've seen are nothing like this & I would like to get this style of mat.
Thanks
Hi Rozanna, we use a sushi mat for this :)
Great Thanks! :-)
How I can make the wool like this from wool ball? Like is there a recipe for it?
You can't. Its felting wool
Jabon? Y listo?
How do you call what you use to wind the wool dreads?
+Isa Seyoux A Sushi mat
Como se las debe cu8dar se puede uno lavar el cabell9 normal
What's in the spray bottle?
olive soap
@ElleMascarA at dreadshop
waar kan ik zo een matje halen dat rieten geval? XD heb dat namelijk niet en ben van plan om dit te doen ;3
DREADSHOP
What did u mix with the water?
Tamsin Mcleod olive soap
it's merino wool
what she puts in the bottle ?
ty so much ^ ^
olive soap and boiling water
What's in the bottle?
+Sajani Ramanayake Olive soap with water.
Are there alternatives to using the sushi roller? Also can I just use normal soap rather than olive soap?
Yumyum Candy, Candy Lord of Candy you can just use your hands to roll them and you can use any soap
sorry, but that wool you bought it specially for the dreadlocks or is just wool you can get anywhere?
it's ordinary merino wool
thanks you
What are those brown tablets you put in the water?
Thank you. ^w^
+AzarothNecra020 those are pieces of olive soap
No, we don't rinse the soap out.
@ElleMascarA test
quel est le produit utilisé ?
It's merino wool
What can you do if the wool keeps coming apart? :/
+Keli Lindemann Are you using Merino wool? And do you use olive soap with the water? That helps!
Yes, I'm using both :/ I've done this before and it went super well, no idea what's going on this time.
Do you know if it works with a different type of wool? thanks!
Non ho capito cosa ci spruzza sopra, qualcuno me lo spiega?
se puede sustituir el jabón de oliva?
Lamentablemente no! :/
Luus Santopolo yo las hice con jabón blanco para la ropa 😂 y salieron perfectas.. 👌👌
Hola!! Como se consigue ese tipo de lana?
Yes, it's a sushi-roller.
Not bad but I like wig dreads a lot better.
No, we don't, sorry. We can only make an exception for big orders (> $150,-)
Yes, we do, just select united kingdom
zo gemakkelijk ga het ook proberen
i have no idea why SE dreads are way more than DE dreads.. DE dreads take a long ass time to make.
faith darnell felting the tiny loops takes more time than felting the other side of the dreadlock, due to the extreme care to be taken. At least, that’s why my dreadlocks are priced as they are.
This doesnt explain how you made the dreadlocks, it only showed us what you did. You didnt say what you poured into the spray bottle etc.
...PEANUTS?
Olive soap is much better!
the wool stays like a dread even when it dry?