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Combing Fiber (HD Video Download)

Learn to create splendid tops for all your spinning needs using fiber combs.
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SKU# HDEP5114

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Wool combing is a little alarming to the novice – swinging heavy implements with long, needle-sharp teeth can be hazardous. Yet this method of preparation produces the most wonderfully organized, fluffy, silky fiber imaginable. In this workshop, Robin Russo covers the basics and much, much more.

  • You’ll see a wide range of tools in action, from simple pet combs to hand-held Viking combs, to Russian paddle combs, to classic English combs.
  • You’ll learn that combing is perfect for cleaning out guard hairs and debris, for blending fibers of similar length, and for true worsted spinning.
  • You’ll see how different combs are appropriate for different fibers, and how to choose the kind that’s best for you.
  • You’ll learn important guidelines for safety and for equipment care and maintenance.
  • And you’ll hear intriguing stories of wool combing in history, from martyred saints to craftsmen’s guilds.
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About the Author

Robin Russo lives in Bradford, Vermont, where she teaches spinning, dyeing, working with exotic fibers, and felting. She has taught at numerous gatherings of spinners, weavers, knitters and historical societies since 1989.   She has been a fiber enthusiast for more than forty years and takes every opportunity to explore its potential.

SKU: HDEP5114

Author/Speaker/Editor: Robin Russo

Format: High Definition Video Download

Customer Reviews

Excellent video! Review by Vanessa Patrick

Robin Russo's Combing Fiber is over the top! Her voice is clear and concise, the camera angles are great, no question of where Robin's hands or the combs are placed. The video shows several different styles of combs and fibers, and Robin explains which combs work best for which type of fiber and how to use each type of comb. No cons, couldn't be better.

(Posted on 5/23/12)