This is the start of what we hope will be a useful "How to ..." resource.  It will be added to over time so please keep checking the content and let the webmaster know if you would like to see something specific included.

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Click on the links for downloadable PDFs
HOW TO ...

• USE ACID DYES
• START SPINNING ON A DROP SPINDLE
• KNIT WITH SINGLES
• SPINNING WHEEL RATIOS - how to work out the ratio (s) of your wheel and how ratios help to produce the yarn you want

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Click on the links for some of the many video tutorials available online
HOW TO ...

 ... Use a Spindle
To spin:

Drop spindle: Part 1   -   Part 2  

Supported spindle            

Turkish spindle

To ply:

• Ply on the fly

Click here for the Guild's leaflet on getting started with spindle spinning and plying

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 ... Use English Combs

• Woolcombing with Amanda Hannaford:  Part 1  -  Part 2  -  Part 3  -  Part 4

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... Use a Drum Carder

• How to use a drum carder
• Re-card a batt
• How to clean your drum carder
• Blending for colour
• Preparing a fleece for carding
• Using a secondary cleaning brush
• Using a finishing brush
• Using a porcupine quill

Please note that the eight videos above are made by Classic Carders but the information is applicable to all drum carders.

• Rolags
• Roving / dizz off a drum carder
• Roving with colour repeats
• Art batts

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... Use a Blending Board

• Introduction to using a blending board (Ashford)
• Rolags
• Roving and continuous roving
• Textured/art rolags
• Rolled batt

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... Use a Rigid Heddle (Kromski Harp) Loom

• Part 1 - Using the Warping Board
• Part 2 - Using the Warping Peg
• Part 3 - Dressing the Loom
• Part 4 - Weaving