Fleece Forward is our philosophy that gives you – the fiber artist – the foundation for consistent success in your hand spinning, knitting, weaving, crocheting, and felting projects. In using […]
The packing brush and burnishing brush are two tools that that can be used to create larger batts on a drum carder. Making a thicker, heavier batt results in the
Here at Clemes & Clemes, we see thousands of fleeces every year at fiber festivals, on ranch visits, and when they are shipped to us. While we buy fewer than
Thanksgiving is coming and you know what that means – the official kick off to the Holiday Shopping Season! With so much Holiday shopping taking place online these days, successful
There are many tools available for preparing fibers for spinning and felting. Perhaps one of the most iconic is the drum carder. Available with hand cranks or electric motors (or
Hand carders have been used for hundreds of years to prepare fiber for spinning. They transform clumps of fiber and locks of fleece into a ready-to-spin bundle called a rolag
There are many tools available for preparing fibers for spinning and felting. While these tools have some overlap in their capabilities, each processes fiber differently and has their own ideal
