I’ve made a lot of improvements since I last shared my string-spinning process, so it’s time for a new process post! :^) Preparation It all starts with fiber! From a farm, indie dyer, or craft supply, I usually get it as roving or top (cleaned, combed, and loosely organized into a rope shape). I fluff,Continue reading “Process Post”
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String Specs
Here’s some info about what to expect in a basic set of natural white wool tzitzit strings. DimensionsLength of main strings: 1 yd (36″)Length of shamash strings: 2 yd (72″) Total length: 20 yd (12 main strings, 4 shamash strings) Thickness: 16-18 WPIPly: 2 Fiber infoWool type: 18-20 micron merino woolWool source: NH, ME, NY,Continue reading “String Specs”
Handspun techniques & effects!
Link to Tzitzit String Gallery Colors Solid: uniformly dyed with a single dye Blended: multiple dyed colors combed together, you can pick out the different component colors when you look closely Marled: multiple colors held together while spinning- colors appear in distinct patches Twisted: single threads of different colors twisted together for a striped effectContinue reading “Handspun techniques & effects!”
Bird Merch update!
Finally finished some super cute bird merch, and it’s up in the shop right now! Glitter pins, stickers, pins with photos of fluffy splendid fairy wren butts! It’s the good stuff.
Fury Wren 