Out of all the carding vids I've seen,not 1 person has said that the 2 drums shouldn't be touching each other. I always end up with more fleece on the little drum. I hope this is what I've been doing wrong. I'm currently carding Alpaca and it's such a pain having to clean off the little drum all the time.
In part it depends on the make of the carder, but on the ones that are like this in style there should be a very, very small gap. Alternatively it's because the alpaca you're carding is too fine for the teeth per inch on your carder. There's also no reason not to just let the licker in fill up and stay that way, no need to clean until you're changing the style of fibre you're using.
I have a different style of teeth on my carder and the same is true for mine as well; the teeth should almost touch but not actually. Also different fibers may require more or less spacing. Good luck. I love drum carding and have been able to achieve many different results. Make sure you're not putting too much fiber on as well. I hope you learn to love it too!
This is jam packed with clear direction and explanation, excellent video demonstration, and such exciting techniques! I can't wait to try this, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and techniques! You're an absolute gem! 👏👏👏
I liked the methode of only starting with a thin layer when taking off a rolag. That is a new-to-me method, and makes a whole lot of sense. Thank you for showcasing it.
So. Much. Awesome. Info! I've learned so much from just one video. I've been doing everything wrong haha. I was wondering why my Batts come off my drum feeling like a quilt 😂. I would pull it off the drum and it would like quintuple in size. I probably could've felted it and it would've been a twin sized blanket lol. I also noticed, your Batts don't have the little loops on the back of it from the tines. Is that because I'm putting too much on my drum? I normally use a packing brush and I'm thinking that could have something to do with it as well.
I suspect it's due to the way you're feeding your fibre on to the licker in, if you rewatch the video I think I do spend a bit of time discussing how to prepare the fibre before it goes on to the drums to give you the smoothest possible results. I always use a packer brush, and that won't cause the loops.
Thanks so much Katie. Such a lot of great tips. I have only used my drum carder for blending batts and roving as I love fine worsted spinning. I think I will try and make some rolags and get to grips with long draw woollen spinning after watching this ❤️
Superb video just what I needed to blow the dust off my carder, I have purchased from you at wonderwool your colours are amazing it's been good to see your business grow . Well done and thank you.
I think this is the most helpful drum carder demonstration I have seen, thankyou Katie. I really want to try using a diz, I have never had much luck in the past but your description is so detailed I will try again - but oh, your poor fingers on those tines!
WOW, I just bought a drum carder (Ashford Wild Carder), I'm soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo pleased I found your tutorial, have learned so much already x thank you x
Wonderful video - thanks. I could see immediately that I was loading too much fibre into my drum🙈 I’ve only just got my drum carder and, after reconditioning it, I have enjoyed having a go… I now feel I know of some great techniques to practice- thank you so much😊🙏
Wonderful ideas. I had forgotten how to use my drum carder and chanced upon this wonderful video. I have been given a large quantity of Hampshire down fleece and I can't wait to get going on carding and spinning it. thank you so much.
My drum carder has been stored for several years. It is out on my counter now working. Thank you for reminding me what a great tool I have and for teaching me some new exciting things to do with it.
Hands down one off the BEST carding how to videos!! Well done! Thank you XO
Out of all the carding vids I've seen,not 1 person has said that the 2 drums shouldn't be touching each other. I always end up with more fleece on the little drum. I hope this is what I've been doing wrong. I'm currently carding Alpaca and it's such a pain having to clean off the little drum all the time.
In part it depends on the make of the carder, but on the ones that are like this in style there should be a very, very small gap. Alternatively it's because the alpaca you're carding is too fine for the teeth per inch on your carder. There's also no reason not to just let the licker in fill up and stay that way, no need to clean until you're changing the style of fibre you're using.
Me to, was about to give up on mine, i, ll ajust it tomorrow, and see if it helps
I have a different style of teeth on my carder and the same is true for mine as well; the teeth should almost touch but not actually. Also different fibers may require more or less spacing. Good luck. I love drum carding and have been able to achieve many different results. Make sure you're not putting too much fiber on as well. I hope you learn to love it too!
@@MsTilda2 I'd be interested to know whether you've managed to make it work better or not :)
This is amazing. Thanks for sharing !!❤
thank you! great video
Absolutely packed with info, thank you so much. I felt like I just attended a workshop (and now I really want a drum carder haha)
This is jam packed with clear direction and explanation, excellent video demonstration, and such exciting techniques! I can't wait to try this, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and techniques! You're an absolute gem! 👏👏👏
I've always just created batts with my carder. I will enjoy making rolags now. Such good advice. God bless.
This has been a lot of help, thank you! I love making art batts! What kind of drum carder are using?
I liked the methode of only starting with a thin layer when taking off a rolag. That is a new-to-me method, and makes a whole lot of sense. Thank you for showcasing it.
Very informative, thank you. Have subbed.
Nice ways of using a drum carder ! Really like your sweater, did you spin and knit it? (pattern? is it garter st) TY
An excellent tutorial. I definitely needed to be reminded not to overload. It’s so tempting to do! Thank you. 💕
I FOUND THIS VERY HELPFUL AND WELL PRESENTED THANKYOU.
So. Much. Awesome. Info!
I've learned so much from just one video. I've been doing everything wrong haha. I was wondering why my Batts come off my drum feeling like a quilt 😂. I would pull it off the drum and it would like quintuple in size. I probably could've felted it and it would've been a twin sized blanket lol.
I also noticed, your Batts don't have the little loops on the back of it from the tines. Is that because I'm putting too much on my drum? I normally use a packing brush and I'm thinking that could have something to do with it as well.
I suspect it's due to the way you're feeding your fibre on to the licker in, if you rewatch the video I think I do spend a bit of time discussing how to prepare the fibre before it goes on to the drums to give you the smoothest possible results. I always use a packer brush, and that won't cause the loops.
What a great video and suggestions!
Thanks so much Katie. Such a lot of great tips. I have only used my drum carder for blending batts and roving as I love fine worsted spinning.
I think I will try and make some rolags and get to grips with long draw woollen spinning after watching this ❤️
Thanks, I’ve never made rolags before, time to start!
Fabulous video … learnt so much in such a short time ….. thank you katie x
Great demo. I love my drum carder.
Absolutely brilliant video, I have learnt where I have been going wrong ❤
Could you please tell me how you dye your fleece without it felting? Thank you!
I have an online course on fibre dyeing, you can find it here- www.hilltopcloud.co.uk/online-courses.html
@@hilltop-cloud Thank you
It’s very interesting, thank you
Thank you for this very helpful video. I just purchased my first drum carder and the detailed information you give is exactly what I was looking for.
Superb video just what I needed to blow the dust off my carder, I have purchased from you at wonderwool your colours are amazing it's been good to see your business grow . Well done and thank you.
Love this, such an enjoyable and interesting video to watch❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
thank you so much, i did it.
Great ideas! Thanks.
Very comprehensive overview thanks so much! Just rented a carder for a month and gonna try some of these techniques 🥰
I think this is the most helpful drum carder demonstration I have seen, thankyou Katie. I really want to try using a diz, I have never had much luck in the past but your description is so detailed I will try again - but oh, your poor fingers on those tines!
Great video! So much info and very inspiring. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much. Great video. I am inspired!
I just got a drum carder and haven't used it yet so this is super helpful.
WOW, I just bought a drum carder (Ashford Wild Carder), I'm soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo pleased I found your tutorial, have learned so much already x thank you x
Excellent job!
Wonderful video - thanks. I could see immediately that I was loading too much fibre into my drum🙈 I’ve only just got my drum carder and, after reconditioning it, I have enjoyed having a go… I now feel I know of some great techniques to practice- thank you so much😊🙏
Wonderful ideas. I had forgotten how to use my drum carder and chanced upon this wonderful video. I have been given a large quantity of Hampshire down fleece and I can't wait to get going on carding and spinning it. thank you so much.
My drum carder has been stored for several years. It is out on my counter now working. Thank you for reminding me what a great tool I have and for teaching me some new exciting things to do with it.
Katie, your instruction is EXCELLENT! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
I learned so much as a beginner spinner. I am sure I will watch it again. Thanks so much.
Thankyou. Very helpful.
Great informative video! I need to get my drum carder out and put it to use.
This was very helpful!! Thank you!
This was extremely helpful! Thank you so much.
You're very welcome!
so helpful!!!
What brand of drum carder is this?
Classic Carder
Katie, I live in Croatia, where I can get that drum carder? How much money it costs?
It's a Classic Carder, as far as I'm aware they still ship worldwide, and the best place to check their current prices is to check their website.
@@hilltop-cloud please give me web adress
Hi - where can I buy a ‘Dix’ please?
Most equipment suppliers should stock them, or I have a limited number left in my shop- hilltopcloudshop.co.uk/collections/spinning-tools
Why is this reminding me of when I used to clean my mom's vacuum cleaner drum lol. Very interesting techniques, thank you for the clear explanation!