Spinning Wallachian Sheeps wool, from a Bulgarian distaff to Bulgarian style of spindle. I'm flicking the spindle, in the same way I would if I were spinning with a supported spindle. There is no need to make a half hitch to hold the yarn to the shaft while spinning.
Beautiful! Do a see a bit of paper wrapped around the spindle, just below the point? Does this serve a mechanical purpose, or is to protect the spindle or your hands during the spinning? Thank you for posting this video! It is inspiring.
Thanks for the information about not requiring a half hitch. I've been supported spinning with a Russian lace style spindle and hand carded fibers. What weight of spindle do you suppose will tolerate this sort of unsupported spinning?
Thanks! No paper on the spindle...you might be seeing the design that I burned into it? I am glad that you found the video inspiring! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
Spinning Wallachian Sheeps wool, from a Bulgarian distaff to Bulgarian style of spindle.
I'm flicking the spindle, in the same way I would if I were spinning with a supported spindle. There is no need to make a half hitch to hold the yarn to the shaft while spinning.
Beautiful! Do a see a bit of paper wrapped around the spindle, just below the point? Does this serve a mechanical purpose, or is to protect the spindle or your hands during the spinning? Thank you for posting this video! It is inspiring.
Thanks for the information about not requiring a half hitch. I've been supported spinning with a Russian lace style spindle and hand carded fibers. What weight of spindle do you suppose will tolerate this sort of unsupported spinning?
Thank you for not playing some annoying muzak in the background, I know I might be odd but the sound of what’s happening is enough.
Thanks! No paper on the spindle...you might be seeing the design that I burned into it? I am glad that you found the video inspiring! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.