How to Make Rolags on a Blending Board | The Art of the Companion Ply

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3 жыл бұрын

Blending your own colors and textures of fiber together for spinning has never been easier and more satisfying in my guide to making your own rolags on a blending board!
Sometimes you find the most perfect hand dyed braid of fiber and have no idea what to ply it with! Well making your own blended rolags gives you the freedom and artistry to create the perfect companion ply! In this video I give you a quick overview of how to make rolags on a blending board, and a look at how I choose colors and fibers to blend together.
I hope I can inspire you to be adventurous in your own fiber experiments!
Check out the finished yarn made with these rolags:
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For more beautiful Hand Spun Yarns check out my Etsy Shop!
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For a closer look at how to choose the fibers you blend together, check out my blog:
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For the DIY Blending Board kit I'm using in this video, visit this link:
howardbrush.com/product/diy-kit/

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@annespun 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! I like your information about the different types fibers and how they work in the resulting yarns.

@nataleighjones4596 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, I greatly appreciate this

@emmagoff 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, loved the tip about finishing and smoothing down the last bit off the board, I haven't seen anyone else suggest that👍

@ColorsofHopeCraftsASMR Жыл бұрын

Those are beautiful! I had never considered laying the fiber from side to side.

@soniasavage8456 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous colours❤️

@ziziabdulghani9610 2 жыл бұрын

وااااااااورائعه جداا انا من الاسكندريه 💕😍❤

@ArtByJUSTSAM 3 жыл бұрын

This was helpful. I have a couple of questions though... * How do you know if you’ve layered too much fiber on your board? (I know when there isn’t enough but the opposite is problematic.) * Which brush do I use the push the fiber down? (I have 2 brushes that came with my blending board; one with teeth the same direction as the board and one with the opposite. I know one is for pushing down and one is for pulling up but which is which? 🤷🏻‍♀️)

@clarioncallfiberarts7088 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Here’s what worked for me: 1. With regards to how much fiber to put on the board: it’s kind of trial and error, what I found works best for me is only about 1oz of fiber on the board at a time. More than that and it seems to get unruly. Start with that benchmark, and see how you feel? 2. As for your brushes, it’s hard to know without seeing your brushes- I haven’t seen ones with angled teeth- if you’re having trouble with these, try a long bristled hair brush, or pet brush something without an angle and see if that’s easier for you? In my experience the blending board teeth are angled, and point away from you to catch the fiber as you draft it onto the board. To brush the fiber down (which will pack it down onto the board as well) you need to brush the fiber towards you, and against the blending board teeth. To remove the fiber from the board, generally you brush away from you, with the blending board teeth. I hope that helps!! Happy Crafting! -Clarion

@ArtByJUSTSAM 3 жыл бұрын

@@clarioncallfiberarts7088 that makes a lot more sense than what I was trying. Thank you SO MUCH for your help. I look forward to seeing your channel grow!!!

@Soannio 2 жыл бұрын

About how much yarn would a rolag that size make and would you say in the long run that it is more cost effective than buying yarn that is already spun?

@clarioncallfiberarts7088 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks so much for reaching out- I can only fit about 1oz of fiber at a time on my blending board (equaling the 3 Rolags you see in my video. 3 Rolags (depending on how thickly or thinly you spin) is roughly 100 yards of singles, and 50 yards of 2 ply (singles plied together) yarn in a DK Weight or light worsted weight. 1oz of fiber can range between $2-$6 an ounce depending on the quality of fiber; so while it can be cheaper than store bought yarn, the expensive bit (and also what makes it so special) is the time you put into it! Hope this helps!

@ace-ug7jc 2 жыл бұрын

where do you buy the fibers to make the rolags??

@clarionovermoyer1138 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! That’s for watching! I love supporting small local dyers like www.inglenookfibers.com or www.nestfiberstudio.bigcartel.com But you can also go to www.paradisefibers.com or to www.Woolery.com they have a huge selection 😊 Happy Blending!