Care Guide for Your 3D Felt Pet Portrait Frame
Each 3D felt pet portrait frame is meticulously crafted from natural wool through thousands of hand-felting needle strokes. While wool offers a naturally warm and soft texture, these natural fibers require gentle care to ensure your cherished memory of your pet remains pristine over time.
To ensure this unique piece of art stays with you for years to come, please follow these daily care guidelines:
1. Daily Dusting: No Washing; Keep Dry
Due to the 3D structure of the pet portrait, the surface can easily attract fine airborne dust.
Recommended Cleaning: Gently brush away surface dust once a month using a soft-bristled brush (such as a clean loose-powder or blush brush), following the direction of the wool fibers. Alternatively, use a camera air blower to clear dust from crevices. If using a hairdryer, ensure it is set to the "cool" and "low speed" settings, and hold it at least 15 cm away from the frame while blowing gently.
Strictly Prohibited: Do not wash with water or wipe with a damp cloth! Exposure to water and friction causes natural wool to undergo irreversible "felting" (shrinking), which can distort the facial features, cause fading, and ruin the fluffy texture.
2. Environment and Placement: Avoid Light and Moisture;
Keep Away from Curious Pets
Avoid Direct Sunlight: Prolonged exposure to intense sunlight or UV rays can cause wool fibers to become brittle and lead to fading of the hand-dyed wool. Please display the frame in a cool, dry indoor location.
Prevent Moisture and Mold: Wool is naturally absorbent. During the rainy season or in high-humidity environments, place a desiccant near the frame or ensure good indoor ventilation to prevent the fibers from becoming damp or moldy.
Protect from Pet Chewing: Real cats and dogs are highly sensitive to the scent of natural wool and are naturally curious about it. Please place the frame in a high spot or display cabinet out of reach of your pets to prevent them from mistaking it for a toy and damaging it by chewing or tearing.
3. Handling Loose Fibers and Maintenance: Trim Gently; Do Not Pull
Dealing with loose fibers: After production or prolonged storage, natural wool products may develop slight frizz or small loose fibers on the surface; this is a normal occurrence.
Proper method: Use small trimming scissors (such as nose hair scissors or small sewing scissors) to gently snip off any excess loose fibers close to the base.
Strictly forbidden: Never pull or pluck the wool by hand! Pulling damages the tightly interlocked fiber structure, causing the affected area to loosen or even detach.
4. Deformation from Compression and Storage
Restoring minor deformation: If you notice slight indentations on the felt ears or face due to handling or contact, use clean fingers or a needle-like tool (such as a toothpick) to gently adjust and knead the wool back into its original shape. Wool possesses a degree of natural elasticity and shape memory.
Long-term storage: If you need to put the frame away temporarily, place it in a sealed dust-proof bag or its original box. As wool is a natural protein fiber that attracts moths, be sure to include a small packet of desiccant and an anti-moth agent (such as a cedar block or mothballs) in the box, and store it in a dry cabinet.
The intertwining of every wool fiber preserves the unique memories shared between you and your beloved pet. With just a little careful maintenance, this warmth—crafted by hand—will transcend time and remain by your side. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding care and maintenance.