{"title":"Raw fleece processing roundup","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a roundup of our favorite tools and equipment for processing raw fleece. We have included the Ashford Book of Hand Spinning as there is excellent info regarding choosing and cleaning raw fleeces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember that you need to clean your fleece before using it on drum carders or natural oils and waxes will build up in your carding cloth. If you like spinning in the grease, try keeping a separate pair of hand carders for the job or use your flicker. While build-up will still happen, it is much easier to clean smaller areas or replace the cloth on hand carders as opposed to the drum carders.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ashford-book-of-hand-spinning","title":"Ashford Book of Hand Spinning","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eBy Jo Reeve\u003cbr\u003e Learn to hand spin with fibre artist Jo Reeve. Jo, the author of the very popular Ashford Book of Carding, has twenty-seven years of spinning experience and will show you how to spin from the beginning through to advanced techniques. Learn how to create unique yarns using different techniques and fibres and make five easy projects using your handspun yarn. Step by step instructions and gorgeous colour photographs will take you on a new journey of creativity.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ashford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":322780863,"sku":"ABHS","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/4462\/products\/ABHS.jpg?v=1370903222"},{"product_id":"ashford-drum-carder","title":"Ashford Drum Carder Fine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelax with the simple turn of the handle, watch the rotation of the drum as you feed the fibre in and turn it into soft fluffy batts ready for anything. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe versatile FINE cloth makes it the most popular Ashford Drum Carder\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eCard and blend fibres and colours quickly and efficiently.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis model has two ratios for even more flexibility and control when carding and blending. Use the 6:1 ratio to prepare your fleece. The controlled intake and carding will produce a smooth even batt ready for blending, spinning or felting. Use the 4:1 ratio to blend sliver, colours and different fibre types consistently into an open and airy batt. Adjustable drum clearance - allows you to set the teeth distance for total control of your fibre. All nylon bearings ensure it is light and easy to turn.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe card cloth has wire teeth with a special protective coating and a flexible rubber backing for long life. The carder is strong and robust with the body made from Silver Beech hardwood. The carder has rubber feet to prevent it slipping. Card 50gm (2oz) batt quickly and efficiently. It comes assembled and lacquered ready to use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eFibre preparation made easy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e- 2 ratios for control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- packer brush and cleaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrush included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- adjustable drums for all fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- lacquered and assembled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- clamps and awl included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- quick and easy to remove handle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine - 72 point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor medium, fine wools and exotic fibres.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"hikashop_product_file_link\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/4462\/files\/drum_carder.pdf?6011924054037622410\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eassembly instructions for drum \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ashford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":322601317,"sku":"ADCF","price":865.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/4462\/products\/Ashford_Drum_Carder_fine_carding.jpg?v=1520560314"},{"product_id":"ashford-drum-carder-superfine","title":"Ashford Drum Carder Super Fine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre preparation made easy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 2 ratios for control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- packer brush and cleaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrush included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- adjustable drums for all fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- lacquered and assembled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- clamps and awl included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- quick and easy to remove handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperfine - 120 point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor finer wools \u0026amp; luxury fibres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCard and blend fibres and colours quickly and efficiently.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new, improved model has two ratios for even more flexibility and control when carding and blending. Use the 6:1 ratio to prepare your fleece. The controlled intake and carding will produce a smooth even batt ready for blending, spinning or felting. Use the 4:1 ratio to blend sliver, colours and different fibre types consistently into an open and airy batt. Adjustable drum clearance - allows you to set the teeth distance for total control of your fibre. All nylon bearings ensure it is light and easy to turn. The card cloth has superfine 120 point wire teeth with a special protective coating and a flexible rubber backing for long life. The carder is strong and robust with the body made from Silver Beech hardwood. The carder has rubber feet to prevent it slipping. Card 50gm (2oz) batt quickly and efficiently. It comes assembled and lacquered ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/4462\/files\/drum_carder.pdf?6011924054037622410\" class=\"hikashop_product_file_link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eassembly instructions for drum \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":322601323,"sku":"ADCSF","price":879.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/4462\/products\/Ashford_Drum_Carder_super_fine_carding.jpg?v=1520559346"},{"product_id":"ashford-drum-carder-wide","title":"Ashford Drum Carder Wide","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard and blend fibres and colours quickly and efficiently.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new model has even more flexibility and control when carding and blending. The controlled intake and carding will produce a smooth even batt ready for blending, spinning or felting. Adjustable drum clearance - allows you to set the teeth distance for total control of your fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll nylon bearings ensure it is light and easy to turn. The card cloth has wire teeth with a special protective coating and a flexible rubber backing for long life. The carder is strong and robust with the body made from Silver Beech hardwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt comes assembled and lacquered ready to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30cm (12ins) width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces a massive 100gm (4oz) batt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable drum clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable only with fine (72 point) cloth \u003cem\u003e  \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo see how easy it is to assemble your new Wide Drum Carder we have added the instructions for you to view \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/4462\/files\/ashford_wide_drum_carder_assembly_instructions.pdf?942412774718384654\" title=\"Assembly instructions for Wide Drum Carder\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor inspiration enjoy this great tutorial booklet, click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/4462\/files\/learn_to_card_on_the_wild_carder.pdf?942412774718384654\" title=\"Learn to Card on the Wild Drum Carder\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRight tool for the job...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce word gets out that you’re a Spinner you may have found that fleece donations just start to breed in your stash. Or perhaps you have an animal or two on your own hobby farm? Well, this big boy is perfect for saving you time processing large quantities of fibre, up to 100grams, in one go! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 72 point carding cloth can handle a wide range of microns from fine combed mill tops to courser locks and texture-adding fibres making it a great all-rounder for those who like to experiment. For very fine fibres you can do a second pass through the carder for beautifully smooth results and for textured art batts you can feed larger chunks of textured fibres straight onto the large drum. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOf course Ashford thinks of everything and includes a packer brush, cleaning brush, doffer and clamps which means you can use it straight out of the box with no fluffing around trying to locate the extra bits and bobs you need.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/4462\/files\/signature_with_padding_hires-01.png?v=1520247325\" alt=\"Signed, Aunt Jenny xo\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBatt size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_109\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003e30cm (11¾\") w x 60cm (24\") l \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMakes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eup to a 100gm (4oz) batt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eonly 8.4kg (18½lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCarding Cloth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_108\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003efine (72 point) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRatios\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_94\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003e2 ratios - 4:1, 6:1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssembly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_84\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003eassembled\u003c\/span\u003e \u0026amp; ready to use\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_name_72\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003eLacquered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_70\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003epacker brush, cleaning brush, doffer, clamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_71\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003e460mm long x 410mm wide x 240mm high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":322601325,"sku":"ADCF30","price":985.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/4462\/products\/Ashford_Drum_Carder_wide.jpg?v=1520558977"},{"product_id":"ashford-wool-dye-collection","title":"Ashford Wool Dye Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate all the colours and shades imaginable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in 14 clean, vibrant colours. Our dyes have no fillers or salts, they are 100% concentrated so very economic - 10gm of dye powder will dye 1kg of fibre at the full 1% concentration (even more if making lighter shades).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery easy, safe, and convenient to use as they only require a heat source (microwave, steam, pot etc.) and white vinegar or citric acid to fix the dyes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor use with all protein fibres – wool, silk, alpaca, feathers, fur, cashmere, angora etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 100% concentrate\u003cbr\u003e - safe and easy to use\u003cbr\u003e - 10gm dyes 1kg \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe NEW Ashford Wool Dye Collection\u003c\/b\u003e - 12 x 10g tubs. Coal, Chocolate, Fuchsia, Gold, Indigo, Orange, Peacock, Red, Shamrock, Sapphire, Turquoise and Violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The dyes are safe and easy to use and comply with Oeko-Tex Standard 100.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":322601415,"sku":"APD12PK","price":99.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/4462\/products\/APD12PK_f5479fe9-05d2-4de8-9ad2-27b8da1ead3e.jpg?v=1648944791"},{"product_id":"flick-carder","title":"Flick Carder","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFirst carder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - portable\u003cbr\u003e - turned comfortable handle\u003cbr\u003e - stainless steel wire with rubber backing\u003cbr\u003e - solid Silver Beech hardwood\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThis is your first carder for preparing individual staples of fleece wool.\u003c\/b\u003e The turned handle is comfortable to hold and use. 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