Combing wool involves using wool combs to align the fibers and remove any remaining debris.
Understanding Wool Combing
Wool combing is a process that prepares wool fibers for spinning by further aligning them and removing any short fibers or vegetable matter. This creates a smoother, more consistent yarn.
Key Steps in Wool Combing
Based on the YouTube video titled "How to Use Wool Combs", here's how you comb wool:
- Loading the Comb: You start by carefully loading a small amount of wool onto one of the wool combs.
- Brushing the Wool: The next step is to take the comb with wool and "brush it on" the tines of the empty comb.
- Tine Scraping: As you comb, you'll eventually reach a point where the tines start to scrape against each other.
- This indicates the wool is sufficiently combed and the remaining fibers are now on the comb.
- Removing the Combed Wool: The combed wool can then be carefully removed, ready for spinning.
Tips for Effective Wool Combing
- Use a gentle yet firm action when brushing the wool between the combs.
- Be patient as wool combing is a relatively time-consuming process.
- Listen for the scraping of the tines as a guide to know when the wool has been sufficiently combed.
By following these steps, you will be able to effectively comb wool and prepare it for various fiber arts projects.
