Cutting 100% wool felt smells!

I am not sure how applicable my experiences are to what you are doing but:

Make sure you are using the minimum settings needed to cut the felt in order to minimize char. It’s worth doing a materials test.

Sand some char off the edges with fine sand paper, a sanding sponge or emery board.

Wash, if it won’t destroy the piece. Felt is more resilient to washing than people sometimes expect.

I have noticed that the smell fades quickly over time. Ventilation and, sunlight (as @evansd2 suggested) will likely accelerate the process.

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