Posts Tagged ‘hand carders’
Three Key Features of Clemes & Clemes Hand Carders
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 or puni. In addition to opening up and preparing wool, alpaca, and other fleece, hand carders are also excellent for carding cotton and blending fibers…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference? Hand Carders, Drum Carders, and Blending Boards
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 uses. Depending on your desired outcome, you might need one or a combination of various tools. Let’s take a closer look at three primary tools…
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