Module 4: Processing and Preparation
IN THIS LESSON
Roll up your sleeves and scour raw fleece to transform greasy fiber into clean potential.
This lesson provides an overview of how to clean raw animal fibers, particularly wool. Learners will experiment with scouring techniques, understanding how to remove lanolin, dirt, and debris while preserving fiber quality.
Activities
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The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Changed the World, Virginia Postrel
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Demonstration or video tutorial on scouring wool.
Hands-on scouring of a raw wool sample (or observation/discussion if remote).
Compare the feel and appearance of scoured vs. unscoured fiber.'
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What did you find most satisfying or surprising about scouring fiber?
How did this process change the way you think about fiber preparation?'
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Add a short summary or a list of helpful resources here.