This to That: Carding a hand-dyed braid to create a semi-woollen fibre prep

Today I’m trying something new again on my drum carder - taking a combed top fibre braid and carding it to hopefully do a semi-woollen spun yarn! I experimented with 3 different ways to load the fibre onto the carder but didn’t find much visible difference in the batts.
This braid is 100% untreated Cormo I bought from Myrtle Yarn (links below!) in her colourway Incognito.
Myrtle Yarn
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My links:
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[@jackiekeala]

This is exactly what I want a drum carder for!!! Can’t wait to hear about the spin experience. ❤

[@knitknotandweave8177]

Very nice! Can't wait to see how they spin up!

[@deejcarter2003]

I think what you did is such a good way to learn more about carding. I tend to paint on a braid when I want a more fluffy prep but also blend the colors just a bit. If I’m going for a blend of different fibers I put them through the licker in(small drum), and yes the big drum is called the swift.🥰

[@YarnworxStudio]

@@deejcarter2003 so interesting, thanks for sharing! When you paint the braid on the swift do you break off sections or do it as one long continuous piece?