Cumbria
- Next course on 31st July 2022
Fleece Preparation (wool) for Hand Spinners and Felters
Choosing your fleece, Sheep breed qualities, Native colours and markings from Jacob, Shetland, Ryland and BFL , VM – spoiling, kemp and felted fleece, Microns and fibre diameter - effect on finished yarns, Fibre length, fibre strength, fibre weaknesses when selecting a fleece, Sheep fleece parts and their qualities, Using seconds and waste wool, Ways of washing wool, lanolin removal, Drying fleece, Picking by hand and by using a mechanical picker, Making batts using a drum carding machine (manual and electric), Storage of wool
The workshop runs from 10am –...
Choosing your fleece, Sheep breed qualities, Native colours and markings from Jacob, Shetland, Ryland and BFL , VM – spoiling, kemp and felted fleece, Microns and fibre diameter - effect...