[{"id":269793067193,"handle":"drum-carders","title":"Drum Carders | Ashford and Louet","updated_at":"2022-06-10T13:58:29+10:00","body_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a Drum Carder?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Drum Carder is a simple and easy to use tabletop device that allows you to card wool and other fibres when preparing them for spinning or felting. Carding is a mechanical process that detangles, cleans, and combines \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/wool-yarn\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/wool-yarn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewool fibres\u003c\/a\u003e to produce a continuous web of fibres that is ideally suited for processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to use a Drum Carder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis type of carding machine consists of two main parts: the drum and the beater. The drum features an outer surface with teeth on it and an inner surface with grooves. These are called \"teeth\" and \"groove\" respectively. When it rotates at high speed, the teeth move through the fibre mass and push out any impurities such as dirt, dust, and lint. Meanwhile, the groove catches the fibres and pulls them into the centre of the drum where they are mixed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy use a Drum Carder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the great advantages of using a mechanical drum carder over the traditional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/fibre-preparation\/Tool_Hand-Cards\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/fibre-preparation\/Tool_Hand-Cards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand cards\u003c\/a\u003e is that it makes processing both raw or washed wool fibres into beautiful, uniform wool bats a lot easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tool also makes it easier for fibre artists to be creative and produce interesting blends of dyed wool colours, as well as mixing wool with other fibre products, like silk and alpaca, to create truly unique and ultra-soft wool-based clothing products to wear or to sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are the different types of drum carders available?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrum carders are available in both manual and electric options. These are also available in a variety of widths and with different TPIs to suit your fibre needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-06-06T11:29:35+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Tool_Drum Carder"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-11-18T15:20:06+10:00","alt":null,"width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/drum_carders.png?v=1637212807"}},{"id":155570274362,"handle":"fibre-preparation","title":"Fibre Preparation","updated_at":"2022-06-24T14:30:02+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eMust-Have Tools for Fibre Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread Collective offers a collection of carding and fibre preparation tools and equipment to help you prepare fibre for spinning. From hand cards and drum carders to blending boards, we have a broad range of tools and equipment to get you started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Carding?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarding is the process of straightening out fibre in preparation for felting or spinning into yarn. The different carding tools include hand carders, drum carders, flick carders, e-carders, and blending boards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese carding tools have different sizes and capacities, but one thing they have in common is the metal teeth that the fibres go through in the carding process. Once carding is finished, the fibre is then removed from the carder using a doffer, which is a long metal tool that separates the fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarding Terms You Need to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you are new to the fibre arts, you are likely to come across new words. Here are a few that you need to know the meanings of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Batt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term batt refers to fibre that has gone through a drum carder. It is usually in a rectangular shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Rolag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rolag is a roll of fibre that has already been carded. This fibre is ready for spinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Carding Cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carding cloth refers to the base material to which the metal teeth of the carder are attached. It is usually made of rubber or leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a way to buy replacement cloth for the drum carders? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, we do not sell replacement cloth for the drum carders. As it is specifically manufactured for drum carders, it's only sold as a part of the product. This is because the cloth is fitted onto the drum under special tensioning, making it an extremely durable drum carder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn carding, teeth pertain to the metal bristle that are used to brush the fibres in order to straighten them out. The more teeth the carder has, the finer the carding will be. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypes of Carding Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/hand-cards\"\u003eHand Carders\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand carder lets you prepare fibres in the traditional way. It is used in pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/products\/schacht-flick-carder-72-psi\"\u003eFlick Carder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flick carder is used to tease and separate fibres in preparation for spinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/drum-carders\"\u003eDrum Carder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drum carder allows you to make large batts, easily prepare your fibres, and blend colours. It works by feeding fibre into the drum carder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/products\/ashford-e-carder\"\u003ee-Carder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn electronic version of the drum carder, the e-Carder is equipped with gear-driven motors to speed up the carding process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/blending-boards\"\u003eBlending Board\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blending board lets you easily blend fibres of different colours to create rolags for spinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/products\/louet-mini-combs\"\u003eCarding Combs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarding combs are used to straighten small batches of fibre in order to prepare them for spinning. It is ideal for combing fine and delicate fibres. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions about Carding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. What does the TPI in carders mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carding cloth is measured by the TPI or the number of teeth per inch. Basically, TPI determines how densely the teeth are packed together in the carder. This is also referred to as PPSI or point per square inch. The higher the number, the more appropriate it is for carding finer and luxury fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Do I need a drum carder instead of a hand carder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are going to be working with large amounts of fibre, then a drum carder will make the process easier and quicker. A drum carder will allow you to easily and quickly create your own colour blends, produce rolags with gradient colours, or prepare large batts for felting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to note, however, that when using a drum carder, your fibre must first be washed and clean of any dirt and impurities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Are hand carders sold individually or in a set of two?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carders are sold in pairs. This is because hand carders are also used in pairs when preparing fibres for spinning or blending coloured fibres in the traditional way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Carding and Fibre Preparation Tools Online\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread Collective offers a collection of carding and fibre preparation tools and equipment to help you prepare fibre for spinning. From hand cards and drum carders to blending boards, we have a broad range of tools and equipment to get you started. Choose from brands like Ashford, Louet, and Schacht for your fibre preparation needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf you can't find what you are looking for, feel free to send us a message and we will be glad to assist you.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-01-10T18:38:55+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"Hand Cards"},{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"Flick Carder"},{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"Drum Carder"},{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"Hand Cards"},{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"Fibre Combs"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-11-04T09:54:14+10:00","alt":null,"width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/collection-fibre_preparation.png?v=1635983655"}},{"id":395791630580,"handle":"louet-carding","title":"Louet Carding \u0026 Fibre Preparation","updated_at":"2022-06-10T13:58:30+10:00","body_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFibre Preparation Tools\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of Louet Carding \u0026amp; Fibre Preparation tools that will help you get your beautiful fibres ready for spinning. Choose from handcards in different sizes, flickers, blending boards, combs, drum carders, and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuy Louet Carding \u0026amp; Fibre Preparation Tools Online\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThread Collective offers a collection of carding and fibre preparation tools and equipment to help you prepare fibre for spinning. From hand cards and drum carders to blending boards, we have a broad range of tools and equipment to get you started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you can't find what you are looking for, feel free to send us a message and we will be glad to assist you.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-02-15T11:37:05+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Style_Carding"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Louet"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Style_Fibre Preparation"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2022-02-15T11:37:04+10:00","alt":"Louet Carding \u0026 Fibre Preparation - Thread Collective Australia","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/Louet_carding_and_fibre_prep.jpg?v=1644889025"}},{"id":80313286714,"handle":"louet","updated_at":"2022-06-12T17:40:01+10:00","published_at":"2018-09-17T20:16:30+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Louet Looms and Spinning Wheels","body_html":"\u003ch2 data-offset-key=\"5kt0h-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouet: Style is just the start\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"block block-paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"bcl5p\" data-offset-key=\"5kt0h-0-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouët looms and spinning wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"5kt0h-0-1\"\u003e are known worldwide for their excellence in quality, design and workmanship. Louet's products are professionally engineered, designed to stand the test of time. Whether you are a beginner or professional in your craft, there is a Louet product to suit your needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-offset-key=\"50sq8-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"50sq8-0-0\"\u003eLouet Looms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block block-paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"bcl5p\" data-offset-key=\"6v0sm-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-offset-key=\"6v0sm-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6v0sm-0-0\"\u003e30 years of research and development, has gone into Louët's, from tapestry frame and travel table looms to innovative electronic Dobby floor looms. Louët brings you the quietest, highest-quality and most beautiful looms on the market. The technological and ergonomic advances make weaving with a Louët loom a delightful experience that you can pursue for hours a day with ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-offset-key=\"6v0sm-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003eLouet Spinning Wheels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-offset-key=\"6v0sm-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003eLouet's Spinning Wheels have long held the reputation as one of the premier yarn making tools from The Netherlands. The newly re-engineered and designed wheels have a classic Scandinavian look and meet the needs and desires of today’s modern spinning enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"bt3da-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"bt3da-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2018-10-14T18:59:16+10:00","alt":"Louet Looms and Spinning Wheels - Thread Collective Australia","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/Louet-David-Dog_1.jpg?v=1643771102"}},{"id":163430924346,"handle":"spinning","title":"Spinning","updated_at":"2022-06-26T14:25:05+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eSpinning Tools and Supplies\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpinning is the process of drawing out fibres from a mass, like a sliver, and twisting them together to create yarn. This is done with the use of spinning wheels. If you are looking to spin fibres and make your own beautiful yarns, look no further. We have a wide range of tools and supplies for your spinning needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from our collection of spinning wheels, drop spindles, cutting equipment, along with a huge array of fibres. If you can't find what you are looking for, just send us a message and we will do our best to assist you.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-08-12T12:00:13+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Style_Spinning"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2020-08-12T12:00:10+10:00","alt":"Buy spinning wheels, spinning fibre, and accessories online - Thread Collective Australia","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/Malabrigo-nube-spinning-fibre-sml.jpg?v=1643770408"}}]