IN THIS LESSON

Align, blend, and prepare fibers to spin with control and creativity.

This lesson introduces fiber alignment and blending techniques. Learners will practice using hand carders, drum carders, and combs to create fiber preparations for spinning or felting.

Activities

  • The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Changed the World, Virginia Postrel

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  • Create and label two fiber preps: one carded, one combed or blended.

    Blend two or more fibers to create a custom preparation.

  • How did fiber alignment affect the feel and look of your prep?

    What might you do differently next time to improve the blending process?

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