[{"id":394400071924,"handle":"animal-fibre","title":"Animal Fibres: Fibre for Spinning \u0026 Felting","updated_at":"2022-07-05T18:05:11+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003ePremium Quality Wool and Silk Fibres\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnimal fibres include wool from animals like sheep, alpaca, angora rabbits, cashmere and mohair goats, as well as silk from insects like silkworms. You can spin these fibres to create your own yarns or use them for spinning to create patterns or beautiful, life-like animal figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAnimal Fibres: Fibre for Spinning \u0026amp; Felting\u003c\/strong\u003e collection includes mulberry silk fibres, Angora fibres, natural Corriedale wool fibres, white alpaca wool fibres, tussah silk fibres, and more. Choose from our premium quality animal fibres for your spinning and felting needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-01-23T10:18:52+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"Yarn"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Silk"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Wool"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Alpaca"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Merino"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2022-01-24T14:17:53+10:00","alt":"Buy animal fibres for spinning and felting - Thread Collective Australia","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/collection-animal_fibres.jpg?v=1642997874"}},{"id":395794809076,"handle":"ashford-carding-fibre-preparation","title":"Ashford Carding \u0026 Fibre Preparation","updated_at":"2022-07-03T17:30:30+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003ePrepare Your Fibres for Spinning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of Ashford Carding \u0026amp; Fibre Preparation tools that will help you get your beautiful fibres ready for spinning. Choose from handcards in different sizes, e-carders, blending boards, drum carders, and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy Ashford Carding \u0026amp; Fibre Preparation Tools Online\u003c\/h3\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\u003cp\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":"2022-02-15T13:23:46+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Ashford"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Fibre Preparation"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"Dye"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2022-02-15T13:23:45+10:00","alt":"Ashford Carding \u0026 Fibre Preparation - Thread Collective Australia","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/Ashford_carding_and_fibre_preparation.jpg?v=1644895425"}},{"id":242055807161,"handle":"ashford-handicrafts","title":"Ashford Handicrafts","updated_at":"2022-07-05T18:01:43+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eA Craft for Everyone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ashford range of spinning wheels, weaving looms and carders are designed to be simple, easy to assemble and fun to use. Built on a family tradition and over 80 years of experience, Ashford products have been designed for crafters and built to last.  In addition to quality equipment, Ashford offers a range of knitting, weaving yarns and fibre for spinning and felting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range of Ashford products are built in New Zealand using high-quality sustainable timber and offered with a natural or lacquered finish. The Ashford woollen mill is located in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMilton, New Zealand, we source and process high-quality fleeces and fibres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-21T11:58:47+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Ashford"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-11-04T10:24:54+10:00","alt":"Ashford Handicrafts - Thread Collective Australia","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/collection-ashford_handicrafts.png?v=1643767952"}},{"id":164145987642,"handle":"ashford-spinning-wheels-and-weaving-looms","title":"Ashford Spinning Wheels and Weaving Looms","updated_at":"2022-07-05T18:01:43+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eGet Started on Spinning and Weaving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAshford is a New Zealand company globally known for its spinning wheels, weaving looms, and carders. Ashford quality products are the result of more than 80 years of experience, research and development, and customer feedback. Ashford wheels and looms are simple to use, easy to assemble and finish, and fun to explore for beginners and experienced spinners and weavers alike.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-short lessmore\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"readmore\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-full\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThread Collective has brought Ashford products to Australia with the goal of being a one-stop shop for fibre artists looking to expand their arsenal without the hassle of ordering from overseas.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nChoose from the different spinning wheel and weaving loom options and get started on creating beautifully handmade pieces. Our Ashford weaving loom collection includes the inkle and inklette loom, rigid heddle looms, table looms, and frame looms. For spinning, we have brought several wheel models to Australian customers, including the Ashford e-Spinners and the more traditional spinning wheels.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \n \u003ch3\u003e\n Buy Ashford Wheels and Looms Online\n \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\n We try our best to stock the latest models of Ashford looms and wheels to provide Australian textile artists easy access to everything they need for their craft.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003e\n A wide range of accessories for the Ashford spinning wheels and weaving looms are also available here at Thread Collective. This includes additional heddles, shuttles, ball winders, warping mills, carry bags, maintenance kits, and so much more. If you’re looking for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/ashford-spare-parts\"\u003espare parts\u003c\/a\u003e for your Ashford spinning wheel or weaving loom, we have them right here.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003e\n We also have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/books?filter.p.vendor=Ashford\"\u003eAshford books\u003c\/a\u003e on our shelves that you can use as resources to help you navigate your way through the world of spinning and weaving, especially if you are just starting out.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003e\n Thread Collective is the number one supplier of Ashford weaving looms, spinning wheels, and accessories in Australia. Buy now and have your orders conveniently delivered to your doorstep.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \n\u003cdiv class=\"lessmore\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"readless\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead Less\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","published_at":"2020-09-08T20:46:27+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Ashford"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-11-05T12:38:19+10:00","alt":null,"width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/ashofrd_spinning_wheels_and_weaving_looms.png?v=1636079899"}},{"id":269793067193,"handle":"drum-carders","title":"Drum Carders | Ashford and Louet","updated_at":"2022-07-03T21:34:16+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":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"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":400816865524,"handle":"felting-tools","title":"Felting Tools and Supplies","updated_at":"2022-07-04T22:35:06+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eEnter the World of Needle Felting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedle felting might sound and look complicated, but this craft is actually easy to learn for crafters of all ages. With a few basic tools and materials, you can create your own needle felted art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy felting tools and supplies and explore the exciting art of needle felting. If you can't find what you are looking for, feel free to drop us a line so we can assist you.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-06-10T16:05:20+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Felting"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2022-06-13T09:58:30+10:00","alt":null,"width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/felting_supplies_collection.png?v=1655078360"}},{"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"}}]