Felt Boards

 
 
 
 

My board is currently being used to teach our adult choir how to read music.

 

OPTION 1:

There are a couple of options when it comes to a Felt-Board base.

First, you can buy one!  I bought mine at a Mardel store.  You can order one from them here!   Or you can also find them on Amazon.com here.  (Shop around for the best price, keeping in mind shipping.)

I use the "Little Folk Visuals" Sky Blue Flannel Board (Small).  The dimensions are 15"x23".  It has a built-in easel feature!  I love this feature!!!  There are two side flaps and a bottom flap with small cut-outs.  The side flaps fit into the bottom flaps with notches that fit into the cut-outs.

You just prop up the board with it's own easel and set it on a table.  Quick and easy.  

OPTION 2:

DIY Felt-Board

You can always make your own Felt-Board quite easily, and economically. The great thing about this felt-board is that it is larger than the Small Little Folk Board, and you can fit more peices of the bigger games on it (like the Face Race game which has lots of pieces).

The total price of mine came to about $14.  If you use coupons from the craft stores you might even make it for less.  And if you already own a glue gun that's one less thing to buy! 

You will need:

1-Foam Board (Look in the Dollar Tree. That is the cheapest option I have found so far.)  Mine measures 20"x30".

1-Can of Spray Adhesive

1-Hot Glue Gun + Glue Sticks

1-Yard FELT Fabric (Be careful not to buy fleece.  Or even flannel.  Felt works best with the Velcro game pieces. One yard is more than enough, but be sure to measure your foam board because it might be bigger than mine.) 

Assembly:

  • Cut the felt to wrap around your board and extend it on the back-side by at least one inch on each side.  Lay aside the felt.

  • Spray one side of the foam board with the adhesive spray.  (You'll want to do this outdoors.)  Make sure you cover the board with a good, even covering.  

  • Return inside to put the felt on your board so it doesn't get grass or dirt all over it.

  • Center the felt fabric over the board and lay it down.  The adhesive will still be sticky, so you can reposition the fabric if needed.  

  • Once the fabric is centered, rub the felt all over with a good amount of pressure so that it is flat and even.  

  • Turn the board over to glue the felt "flaps" on each side of the back.  

  • Use the hot glue gun to glue the overhanging felt on each side.  You will need to cut a notch on the corners to get a clean corner.  Use plenty of glue so that it will hold up to the wear-and-tear of game use.