After the first results proved that the wool could be cleaned (even in straight dish washing liquid), I went and bought some 'recommended' liquid - yellow 'Dawn' is apparently one of the best choices for scouring (washing) raw wool.
I tried some more washes - this time doing three mesh bags at once, and maintaining the 140 degree wash and first rinse - then a slightly cooler second rinse. Seems to produce a reasonable product.
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| three bags, washed and ready to wring out |
Once washed and rinsed the bags are put between towels and rolled up tight before removing and placing the locks onto a mesh (fly screen plastic) rack.
I flick carded some locks and then ran them through the drum carder to produce roving to spin some samples - it handles very well and produces anything from a thread thin single yarn to a nice airy three ply (all just hand plied samples at this stage).
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| thin singles |
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| 3 ply |
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