Fer a Cheval Olive Oil Soap Flakes - Savon de Marseille

Oliva Olive Oil Soap Flakes –

Traditional olive oil soap that’s a fantastic addition to your wet felting kit.

Fer à Cheval Pure Olive Marseille Soap Flakes

Traditional French soap for wet felting

Made by Fer à Cheval, one of France’s oldest traditional Marseille soap makers, these Pure Olive Soap Flakes are produced in Marseille using traditional cauldron soap-making methods dating back to 1856.

Made from olive oil, the flakes are fragrance-free, with no added colourants, preservatives, palm oil or animal fats. They offer a simple, traditional choice for anyone who enjoys working with natural materials.

Why olive oil soap for wet felting?

Olive oil soap is particularly useful when wet felting wool. It creates a gentle, effective lather that helps lubricate the fibres, allowing the wool to move, mesh and felt together more easily as you work.

The slippery lather helps you work the fibres without excessive rubbing or agitation, making it easier to shape and manipulate your project while warmth and moisture encourage the fibres to interlock and form a firm felt.

Ideal for wet felting – helps fibres move and interlock during the felting process.

Gentle on natural fibres – a simple option for working with wool and other natural fibres.

Creates a good lather – making it easier to work across the surface of your felt.

Helps reduce friction – allowing you to rub, roll and shape your project more comfortably.

Economical and long-lasting – a small amount goes a long way, making these flakes a practical addition to your felting supplies.

Perfect for natural fibre crafters – particularly those who enjoy working with British wool and other natural fibres.

At Flock & Skein, we love using traditional, simple materials alongside beautiful natural wool. Whether you’re making felted flowers, vessels, pictures, decorations or larger wet-felted pieces, olive oil soap is a useful essential for your felting basket