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What do you call the little rolls of fiber that you pull off handcards, a blending board, or even a drumcarder? Not any word you’ll find in a typical dictionary.
Spinning tools are a big investment. Handcards, drumcarders, flick carders, and blending boards all use carding cloth, a toothed material, to open and blend fibers.
I love and collect handcards the way that many of my friends collect spindles.
Try Spin Off contributor Melvenea Hodges's invaluable tips for handcarding your own cotton.
In the Winter 2022 issue, help us explore spectacular combinations: fiber blends, technique mixes, tool duos, and more!
Sampling a new-to-you spinning fiber provides valuable information about what your finished handspun yarn will look like. Devin shares why this extra step is worth the effort.
Whether you’ve inherited a set of previously loved handcards or just want to de-gunk an often-used pair, Heavenly’s tips will keep your carding cloth clean and ready for action.
Planning a handspun, Fair Isle knitting project? In the Spring 2012 issue of Spin Off, Kate shared her tips for preparing dyed, wool locks for a smooth, worsted-style yarn.
Spinners know that having the right tool for the job is a must. Can you ever have too many wheels? No way! One handspinner shares their thoughts on their growing collection.
While speed is relative in the world of fiber prep, blending boards and drumcarders will do their jobs more quickly than handcards or combs.
Spin Off Fall 2020, our annual tool issue, investigates the abundance of spinning tools available in our community, old and new.
If you gave ten handspinners each a brand-new set of handcards, how many different ways would you see them used?
