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Post by wyldandwooly on Apr 11, 2017 14:36:04 GMT
Of course there's nothing to beat a couple of lessons in person, but as already mentioned a "stickier" wool is much easier to start with. I wouldn't advise using unwashed wool - raw wool can contain all sorts of pathogens. Then there's the grease and dirt which adheres to the orifice and other parts which will need to be cleaned off. I'd recommend this complete set of 15 videos by spinning teacher, Sue Macniven. Starting at the very beginning. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_clqBwf8gHs&list=PLkuFpVsZWFryEr0TidvTAQiuno7V5r-SJ Have fun! NB You'll find she's demonstrating on a Traddy which should be extra helpful for you. I have been spinning for several years. I agree with koffipot and would not recommend a beginner to spin in the grease. Beginners should start with basic techniques and very simple and easy fibers. One technique that I have seen for brand new spinners with a new wheel is to take a commercial spun yarn and spin with it. It gives the user time to practice and coordinate hands and feet.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Apr 12, 2017 12:58:46 GMT
Thanks, Wildnwooly. Never heard that one and absolutely willing to give commercial yarn a try. I definitely need more practice in getting feet and hands coordinated. Fortunately, two of my sibs are knitters so I have commercial yarn at hand.
Koffipot, yes, the flickr photo shows that Romney yarn. I've a long way to go to match your beautiful hand spun!
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Post by koffipot on Apr 12, 2017 16:09:24 GMT
It's just practice Cathy. Concentrating on one treadle to each draft is a good way to get feet/hand coordination and go slow.
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Post by Shepherdess on Apr 20, 2017 1:13:57 GMT
sometimes putting some music with the right beat on helps get things going together. There are even some CDs out there for spinners.
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Post by koffipot on Apr 20, 2017 9:24:04 GMT
sometimes putting some music with the right beat on helps get things going together. There are even some CDs out there for spinners. New spinners tend to treadle like it's a race, so I can see that a nice slow beat would help to slow down the treadling and encourage hand/foot coordination. However, my spinning teacher said it's not a good idea to listen to music when counting treadles for plying and I've found this to be good advice.
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Post by Shepherdess on Apr 21, 2017 1:31:17 GMT
Yes you have to make sure the beet is correct. I am not a counter so I don't have that problem
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