Kickstart Your Tour de Fleece: Essential Wool Scouring Techniques!

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Welcome to Part One of my three-part video series on small-batch wool processing, specially designed to kickstart the Tour de Fleece! In this series, I'll guide you through the journey of turning raw fleece, from gulf coast native sheep, into beautiful, hand-spun yarn.
In this first video, we'll focus on scouring the wool. I'll show you how to scour the fleece, removing dirt and lanolin to prepare it for the next stages. This essential step ensures that your final yarn is soft and free of impurities.
I'm also excited to introduce you to Winnie, my first spinning wheel-a lovely Ashford Traditional. I'll share my experiences with Winnie and demonstrate how this wonderful wheel brings the wool to life.
Stay tuned for Part Two, where we'll delve into carding, and Part Three, where we'll cover spinning the wool into yarn. Whether you're a seasoned spinner or just starting your fiber journey, this series offers insights and tips to enhance your spinning adventure.
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@Setyourhandlek Ай бұрын

Hi there. Thanks for sharing how you scower. I have watched many videos and always enjoy seeing more and others' experiences and leaning little tips alongthe way. I have yet to do a whole raw fleece, but I plan to soon. My last bag a wool was washed by the sheep's owner. They did a fair job for having no experience, and it helped with my confidence in trying it with the next fleece i get from them. The spin dryer sounds like a big help. The Ashford Traditional is a great little wheel and one of my favorites too. I look forward to seeing the review of the drum carder.

@dhurd4099 Ай бұрын

I enjoy seeing how others process their wool. I do an extreme amount of picking/opening first because I like examining the fleece. Most spinners would probably not be willing to spend so much time here. I get it. I forgot where I saw this but a spinner I watched first put her fleeces through a hot soak with plain water. Surprisingly this removed almost all the dirt/lanolin! The wool was then given a light wash with little soap, a rinse, and that was it. I tried it and that’s been my method since. Because I’m cheap I use very little expensive soap. Thanks for the video. Now on to watch your other ones.

@sleepydrJ Ай бұрын

It all depends on the breed/ how much lanolin is there. Also, there’s actual chemistry behind which soaps are better for grease vs dirt etc, so while dish soap may work well or “ok” on done fleeces, the power scour is well worth it for others.

@TheWeftWright Ай бұрын

I’ll have to give that a try.

@SylviaHonigmann-bn9qc Ай бұрын

Hey there! What wool is it , i have a Merino and its so Dirty and itake much Intention for because felting!❤

@kai-lynn6441 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@nom_b 24 күн бұрын

I enjoy cleaning fleece. I have tried suint bath and normal washing with detergent. I often did multiple full fleece at a time, so the suint bath became my favourite. it was a few years ago though and most of the cleaned and carded wool is still waiting for me to spin it (I got sick). I Love single treadle wheels and Ive found the Ashford traveller is great if you can get an old one with single treadle, because you can alternate and use either leg to power it. It is great for my bad hips. Oh, I also keep a piece of unwashed wool for my records too ;-). Thanks for the video.

@TheWeftWright 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I’ve always been afraid to try suint.

@nom_b 19 күн бұрын

;-) It is stinky, but amusing. It is hard to choose a good spot to set up bins if you only have a small yard. Luckily my sunny spot was away from the neighbours. It certainly doesnt clean the same as detergent and warm water, but my fleeces all came out very clean. not quite as white as soap and warm water as there was still some lanolin left in the wool. However It was less back breaking seeing as I do all my processing outside on the lawn, and it also saved me connecting a garden hose from the hot water tap in the laundry to get the water all the way out to the back yard. I wouldnt do it for small batches, and it doesnt work in winter so it would never be my only method. But it is definitely an adventure and makes a good story to tell 😆

@Stettafire Ай бұрын

I see way too many spinners selling their products and not scouting their wool properly. A small amount of debris is acceptable but a Hank being absolutely covered in it is not!!!