RAW FIBERS FOR HAND SPINNING
Discover the many different types of raw fibers for hand spinning, the criteria for a good fiber and how and where to purchase them.
There is a diverse array of raw fibers. Among them are wool, alpaca, silk and cotton. Where do the raw fibers for hand spinning come from? What criteria do we need to consider before purchasing them?
sheep wool breeds
There are many different types of sheep wool breeds , to choose from, for your fiber arts projects.
To discover these breeds and learn more about them check out Sheep Wool Breeds.
Exotic Animal Fibers
In addition to sheep’s wool, there are other animals which produce exotic animal fibers.
To learn more about these exotic animals and their fibers go to Exotic Animal Fibers.
plant and other spinning fibers
Not only are animal fibers used for fiber arts projects but also plant and other spinning fibers.
If you are interested in this alternative group of fibers check out Plant and Other Spinning Fibers.
Where do the raw fibers come from such as wool, silk, cotton, flax and Qiviut?
Click on the photos to learn how some raw fibers are grown and harvested. They will take you to a video or an article.
What criteria do we need to consider before purchasing raw fibers for hand spinning?
There are many things to consider before purchasing raw fiber, such as suitability for your project, quality and processing methods.
Do you want to process it yourself or do you want to buy it ready to spin?
In Purchasing Raw Fibers you will find the answers to these questions.
In conclusion, this page is the beginning of discovering the many raw fibers available for hand spinners.
Furthermore, I hope you will take the time and find the fibers that you are interested in for your fiber arts projects!!
As a bonus this article is a great way to discover more about different fibers.
Happy hunting and spinning!!