spinning :) **pics**

[ohiogoatgirl]

made two drop spindles the other day. spinning wool on one and "plarn" on the other. here is some pics of what i have.

i have shortened the longer one. now it is just a few inches longer then the short one.

i have mohair that is straight from the goat. hope to try and do some of that soon.
any other spinners here?

 

[elevan]

Plarn? Are you spinning plastic bags? Is that what I see?

 

[ohiogoatgirl]

why yes it is. here is a link to the video that i first found the idea in: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SERA-c82Vmo&list=PLDEBFC651CC9C39A9&index=2&feature=plpp_video

but i am connecting the plastic bag loops and then spinning it. i am going to ply it and maybe make sandal soles or something from it. not sure yet.

 

[elevan]

Well, I look forward to seeing your finished project from the plarn. It's a very interesting idea.

 

[aggieterpkatie]

I saw a bag made of plarn once. It was really cool! It makes a great tote bag. Great job on the spinning!

 

[Melissa'sDreamFarm]

Where is the "like" button. That is absolutely fabulous idea to re-purpose plastic bags.

 

[craftymama86]

Awesome job! I have yet to spin. We have an Angora rabbit but haven't gotten much from her yet. I did have to trim her once b/c I wasn't able to brush her for several days (I know, awful) but it's not enough to even start with lol. We'll be getting a male today and I may end up having to give him a trim too. I think he is a rescue and can see from the pics he has bad matts, poor baby.

Until I can get a wheel, or my DH makes one, I may try making some of those drop spindles, yours look like they're working really well! Love the idea of making sandal soles. I thought about making plarn but didn't know what to do with it, aside from bags, lol.

 

[CocoNUT]

That is SOOO cool! I still can't figure out how the drop spindles work - they perplex me! (I learned on a wheel).

I love the fiber too...beautiful colors. The plarn looks good too! Soooo many things to do...not enough hours in a day!

Again - good job!