Blending Fiber
You might wish your fiber to be blended as part of its processing. This could mean blending different colors of fiber together to form various patterns, or perhaps blending different types of fiber (for example, alpaca fiber and sheep's wool). Blending can be done at several stages of processing. If you have a preference for when you'd like your fiber blended, let us know. Otherwise, we'll choose the stage that best fits your fiber's needs. Some possibilities for blending are described below:
Blending during Picking
One way to blend fiber is directly after washing and drying, before the fiber is carded. This is a good option for fibers that need to be completely blended together (for example, different types of fiber such as alpaca and sheep's wool).
Blending during Carding
Another option is to blend fibers during the carding process This can provide some subtle variation in color.
Blending during Pindrafting
Pindrafting is one of the best times to blend different colors of fiber. A variety of different patterns can be created by blending colors at this point in processing. Pindrafting is also the best stage if you want fibers such as nylon or silk added to your fiber.
Blending during Picking
One way to blend fiber is directly after washing and drying, before the fiber is carded. This is a good option for fibers that need to be completely blended together (for example, different types of fiber such as alpaca and sheep's wool).
Blending during Carding
Another option is to blend fibers during the carding process This can provide some subtle variation in color.
Blending during Pindrafting
Pindrafting is one of the best times to blend different colors of fiber. A variety of different patterns can be created by blending colors at this point in processing. Pindrafting is also the best stage if you want fibers such as nylon or silk added to your fiber.
