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Post by magzie on Oct 19, 2019 11:16:15 GMT
Is it possible to make my own short fiber merino by snipping merino roving with a scissors? It seems like the commercial short fiber merino is so fluffy, like maybe its a by-product from the wool mills? Any thoughts on making my own vs buying commercial short fiber merino. Thank you so much! -Maggie
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Post by felicity on Oct 19, 2019 14:25:11 GMT
I know a felt artist who use this kind of merino in her work but in very small quantities. I do not know why she doesn't use a commercial products, may be because she doesn't need a volume. But I doubt that it's practical if you need a lot of such material. As for a qualities of one vs another there is no way to tell until you try And everything depends on your project obviously!
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Post by MTRuth on Oct 19, 2019 16:28:14 GMT
I agree that you should just give it a try and see how it works for you. Make a small sample first to see how it works.
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Post by magzie on Oct 20, 2019 3:53:35 GMT
Thank you Felicity and Ruth - I certainly will give it a try.
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Post by Shepherdess on Oct 20, 2019 14:11:30 GMT
I think it would be hard to make your won from the already prepared fibre. It wouldn't surprise me if you are right about it being wast. when comping is done all the sort fibres and neps and slubs are removed. they seem to separate the neps and slubs so what would be left is a short fibre. If you comb yourself then the waist would be short fibres.
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Post by magzie on Oct 21, 2019 11:10:26 GMT
I agree with you Ann. I did make small samples from both the homemade short fiber and the commercial short fiber and the homemade short fiber just wasn't quite there. I'm taking Pam de Groots on-line class and I wanted my short fiber to match my main layout (same dye lot). Thank you ladies!
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