A drumcarder is one of the biggest investments a spinner can make, and it opens a whole world of spinning possibilities! You can combine different colors and fibers in a custom blend, process entire fleeces consistently, incorporate textured elements for art-yarn spinning, and even open new opportunities for feltmaking. Fiber artist and teacher Emily Wohlscheid shares her advice for choosing, using, and maintaining a drumcarder in this video course.
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Drumcarder Varieties
FREE PREVIEWBasic Blending with Prepared Fiber
Processing Fleece on a Drumcarder
Drumcarder Care & Cleaning
Drumcarder Maintenance
Wool/Cotton Blend
Wool/Silk Blend
Tint, Tone & Shade
Creating Marled Roving with a Diz
Creating a Multicolored Tonal Batt
Further Reading on Blending Color
Carding a Tweed Batt
Medium Textured Batt
Wild Textured Batt
Questions to Ask Before Buying
Blending Tool Buying Guide
How to Choose a Drumcarder
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