To wash raw fleece for core you will need:



  • 50 gms Raw Fleece .. a courser fleece for core using this method
  • Liquid soap of your choice.
  • Hot water
  • Basin for Hot Water
  • Towels for squeeze drying.



Suggested breeds for Core Wool:



  • Poll Dorset
  • Border Leicester x Merino
  • Romney
  • Black Faced Suffolk



There is a film of washing Fine Merino (Stanley) at the end of this Feltorial .. His fleece is delicate and used mostly for top coat application.

Course Curriculum

Introduction

Materials and Tools Needed

Washing Nelly Fleece

Washing Dobby Fleece

Washing Stanley Fleece

BONUS Processing

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