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How to dye a sheep for a sheep to shawl contest.
by mountain*shadow*ranch( 4450)
Yes, I've dyed sheep, Cotswolds that is, with Kool Aid for our county fair, for the Spinner's Jamboree. Here's how: Take one very friendly tame sheep, who will hate you for this, wash in cold water with a hair...
Tags: dyeing | wool | spinning | weaving | yarn
120 of 131 people found this guide helpful
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Buying Raw Fleece or Wool on eBay
by mountain*shadow*ranch( 4450)
I have been spinning for over 20 years and raising and selling wool and sheep for over 15 of those years. I would like to pass on some helpful information as guidelines when purchasing a raw fleece or raw...
Tags: fleece grease | raw wool | fiber | spinning | dyeing
117 of 127 people found this guide helpful
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Which fiber is best to learn on? Wheel or Spindle?
by mountain*shadow*ranch( 4450)
What is the best fiber for a Spinner to learn on, Wheel or drop spindle? I've been asked this questions many times. In the United States and most of Europe, the answer seems to be wool. What I have found out...
Tags: spinning | wheel | fiber | drop spindle | yarn
47 of 54 people found this guide helpful
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Suggestions for Plying Yarn with no left over yarn.
by mountain*shadow*ranch( 4450)
There are two different ways to come out even when plying. I'll explain both methods to you.In the first method, you will need a scale to weigh the bobbins on, preferably a triple balance gram scale or a very...
Tags: spinning | plying | ballwinder | nostepinne | wool
36 of 43 people found this guide helpful
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HOW TO DYE SILK COCOONS IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN
by mountain*shadow*ranch( 4450)
You have just purchased some white silk cocoons and want to dye them. Here's the easiest way I know and you can do it in minutes in the microwave at home. This method also works for the silk carrier rods, as I...
Tags: spinning | fiber | silk | cocoon | dyeing
34 of 39 people found this guide helpful
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WHAT TO CHARGE FOR SHIPPING YOUR EBAY ITEM YOU SOLD
by mountain*shadow*ranch( 4450)
I've been selling on eBay for many years. Some think I charge too much for shipping and some think I'm very reasonable. Let me explain how I come up with shipping and handling costs and I believe this formula...
Tags: shipping | handling | printer | ink | mailing
33 of 41 people found this guide helpful
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The Victoria S96 Spinning Wheel from Louet
by mountain*shadow*ranch( 4450)
Yes, The Victorias are here!!!! I have been spinning on mine since last Wednesday and love it! I had promised myself that I wouldn't take it out of the box till after the holidays. Well so much for that...
Tags: spinning | wheel | Louet | Wool | Fiber
31 of 38 people found this guide helpful
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Why Write a Review or a Guide for eBay?
by mountain*shadow*ranch( 4450)
I have had several people ask me why I write guides on eBay. The simplest answer is that I like to share my knowledge with others. In truth, there is more to it than just sharing my knowledge with others. I...
Tags: spinning | knitting | guides | reviews | writing
14 of 17 people found this guide helpful
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