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Post by Leonor (of Eleanor Shadow) on Jun 20, 2014 19:01:56 GMT
Alright then! Next batch of wool shall be thoroughly documented
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Post by Leonor (of Eleanor Shadow) on Jun 21, 2014 11:14:39 GMT
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Post by Leonor (of Eleanor Shadow) on Jun 21, 2014 11:20:52 GMT
feltingandfiberstudio.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/cbcf6op0kigymglnrrvk.jpgThis is the second soak. I stopped adding dishwashing liquid as soon as the water stopped getting brown.https://feltingandfiberstudio.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/eaylwi2ekl2t98vg6fvn.jpg Although there are still a few places in which the wool isn't completely white, I decided it was clean enough - once you card it, these pieces will no longer be an issue. feltingandfiberstudio.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/glrvtvr6ur8bom31oejg.jpgFinally, it's ready to be carded! I used dog brushes as carders and it also helped to shed some more dust and random small bits of whatever it is sheep stay close to in the countryside I have since changed my technique a bit, and suspect I shall change it again as time goes and I learn more, but feel free to ask me any questions if you have them!
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Post by zed on Jun 21, 2014 12:06:05 GMT
Thanks for that Leonor What kind of wool is it?
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Post by Leonor (of Eleanor Shadow) on Jun 21, 2014 14:26:11 GMT
It's... wool from sheep Teehee! Seriously, though, Zed - I really don't know, this was a sheep show and the animal was used as a demonstration for what shearing looked like, so he didn't really say (or I don't remember). I was just very cheeky and asked whether he'd sell me the wool, he did, and off I walked with a huge bag
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Post by MTRuth on Jun 21, 2014 20:15:17 GMT
Thanks Leonor - looks like you did a great job.
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Post by Shepherdess on Jun 21, 2014 23:48:15 GMT
That was a very clean fleece. It looks lovely. have you used it yet?
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Post by halay on Jun 22, 2014 4:41:49 GMT
Maybe I'll be lucky one day to get raw wool too from a farmer. How much wool did you get from one sheep?
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Post by zed on Jun 22, 2014 9:30:44 GMT
So, the tip is to approach someone doing a demo, because they probably keep their 'show sheep' nice and clean?
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Post by Pandagirl on Jun 22, 2014 13:26:24 GMT
Nice job Leonor! There really is a big difference. Did you do this inside or outside? I look forward to seeing your next try.
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Post by Shepherdess on Jun 22, 2014 22:08:17 GMT
Yes Zed, that is a great idea, they so not bring the one with the yucky hay filled fleece.
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Post by Leonor (of Eleanor Shadow) on Jun 23, 2014 11:24:21 GMT
Ann, I've been using it in almost all my projects (I use white core wool first, before I add the colour) and I can say I have just a little bit left Nada, I believe I got about half a sheep. I did choose the best part - shoulders and back - so it wasn't too dirty, but make no mistakes, it was dirty! I just washed it really well and took my time picking out the little odd bits like straw. Zed, although I approached this show and asked for fleece, I'll have to say he did mention he wasn't supposed to be selling, so if you happen to come across a show, remember to ask discreetly Marilyn, I assume you're asking whether I did the washing outdoors? I wish I had an outdoors to do it It was all done in my bathroom. A word of advise if you do the same: make sure you use a protective net to catch the wool that's fallen out of the basin, and use drain cleaner once in a while to ensure you don't end up with clogged drains! Would any of you care to see the rest of the wool picking process? I've got dry wool I'm cleaning right now, I could take some pictures of it.
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Post by halay on Jun 23, 2014 11:40:09 GMT
Just curious Leonor, how much did he charge you for the wool? Oh, it must be so exciting to start from the real beginning (washing fleece) and then something nice.
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Post by Leonor (of Eleanor Shadow) on Jun 23, 2014 12:58:04 GMT
He charged me £5! An absolute bargain. It is indeed fun to do it all once in a while, but I'll have to say, when you have to do it over and over again it get real old, real fast
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Post by Shepherdess on Jun 23, 2014 13:58:03 GMT
Leonor of course we want to see. we love pictures of anything anyone is doing with fiber.
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