RAW FIBERS- PURCHASE AND PREPARATION

Raw Fibers- Purchase and Preparation is an outline of the different posts on purchasing and preparing raw fibers.

Selecting, Purchasing and Preparing Raw Fibers

Raw Fibers for Hand Spinning

Romney Fleece-Raw fibers for hand spinning-Cottagespinsew.com
Romney Wool

The first category in Raw Fibers- Purchase and Preparation is Raw Fibers for Hand Spinning. This includes:

Purchasing Raw Fibers

Sheep Wool Breeds

Exotic Animal Fibers

Plant and Other Spinning Fibers

Click on each link to go to the respective posts

Shearing, Skirting and Picking Raw Fibers

Shearing Sheep-Shearing. Skirting and Picking-cottagespinsew.com
Sheep Shearing- click for photo credit

Proper preparation of the fleece, in this case, is extremely important.

 

If it is not prepared, the result is a nightmare to spin.

 

Furthermore, a lot of your time will be spent removing second cuts and debris from the wool. Preparation is the key to an enjoyable spinning experience!!!

 

Follow the Shearing, Skirting and Picking link to learn more.

Washing and Drying Raw Fibers

Learn how to wash raw fibers in Washing and Drying Raw Fiber, following a step-by-step process.

 

Additionally, should you wash raw fibers or not?

In conclusion, click on the links to go to all of the posts and learn about the processes of purchasing and preparing raw fibers for hand spinning.

 

Happy Hunting!!

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