Craft a Sun Stone

Today on the blog our sweet friend Laura, @cosy.waldorf.fam, has created this craft for us. The Sun Stones is a very easy handwork project, also suitable for little children. It offers a wonderful sensory experiences but also the stone itself has great value, once felted. It is a reminder that the sun is always there, even on cloudy days. So keep it in your pocket and when you’re feeling sad, hold it in your hands for a while, look at the soft yellow wool and feel its warmth while you’re thinking of the sun shining inside of you. 

Gather Your Supplies

• Yellow sheep's wool
• Stones
• Soap
• Warm water

Craft your Sun Stone

Step 1:

Grab your materials and prepare a bowl with very warm water. Lay a towel onto your work space.

Step 2:

Start by wrapping your yellow sheep’s wool around the stone. Roll a few times in your hands. 

Step 3:

Make your hands soapy, dip the wrapped stone into the very warm water and start to roll it softly in your hands. Once the stone in your hands gets cold, dip inside the warm water again. 

Step 4:

Repeat this process until your stone is firm. After 10 minutes you can add a little bit more pressure while rolling in your hands. (You might have to change the water throughout the craft to make sure it is really always very warm). 

Step 5:

Once you felted enough, wash the stone under ice cold water and lay out to dry for 2-3 days.

Step 6:

Enjoy your new sun stone!

Don't forget to follow Laura (@cosy.waldorf.fam) for even more Waldorf inspiration and crafts.

We hope your summer is filled with engaging fun and heaps of family laughter and love, and a few crafternoons spent together. Share your play, crafts, reading, learning or anything magical with us on Instagram @bellalunatoys and use our hashtag #bellalunatoys for a chance to be featured on our feed or stories. Happy crafting!