Hand carding wool

Blending fibers together is a satisfying and relaxing way to make custom blends of different types of fibers or to create unique multicolored rolags. The best part is that you don't even necessarily need hand cards. There's a $2.50 dupe that works just as well. Learn more about it in this short blog post.

I found the carding methods that are best for my body, the fibers I use, and the variety of yarns I want to spin.

I love and collect handcards the way that many of my friends collect spindles.

Processing wool: step two, Carding wool When all of your fiber locks have been cleaned and have dried you will be ready to card! I use louet curved hand carders. I find that each time the wool passes through my fingers, the cleaner and softer it becomes.

The different techniques and construction of rugs and carpets. This article about carding was published by Nazmiyal in New York City.

Fermented sheep sweat sure shifts sheep shit. This is a scatological post that could make those of a delicate disposition lose their lunch. Scroll down and read on at your own risk. Straight off the sheep, fleece smells, well, sheepy, plus. The back end is generally matted with months of crap splatter, the rest of the wool may hide a cornucopia of grass seeds, twigs and insects. Sheep have glands that produce waterproofing substances for their wool, and of course, when charging up hills on a…

So, last year my wife and I decided to invest in a spinning wheel so we could learn to spin our own yarn . We bought it at the Taos Fiber fe...

When it comes to creating the perfect spinning experience, few materials rival the softness and luxury of an angora wool blend. In my studio, I’ve developed a process to craft these exquisite blends, bringing together my own angora and fine Cormo wool to create my beloved “Marshmallow Fluff” batts. Enjoy this behind the scenes view of how these luxurious batts are made and why they should be a staple in every handspinner’s collection.

This post explains the terminology behind the different types of hand carders, where to get them, and links to two excellent videos which explain how to use them.

Using a drop spindle is a fun way to get started in the wide, wide world of hand spinning wool. The drop spindle is inexpensive to buy and an easy DIY project. We just finished a weekend at the Heart of New Mexico Fiber Gathering where I was able to demonstrate spindle spinning and visit with many people who are trying to learn how to spin yarn. These tips are my best advice for a beginning spindler. Don't feel frustrated until you've tried them all! 1. Watch someone spin with a drop…