Interactive Multimedia CD-ROM
List of Contents
Includes easy-to follow instructions and full-color illustrations.
= the number of voice-over video demonstrations in that section.
CHAPTER 1: HISTORY
The Evolution of Handspinning
CHAPTER 2: EQUIPMENT
Spinning Wheels
Styles of Wheels
* The Great Wheel
* Saxony
* Castle
* Norwegian
* Modern
* Charkha
Parts of the Wheel
How the Wheel Works
* Single Drive Wheels
* Double Drive Wheels
* Bobbin Lead Wheels
Selecting the Right Spinning Wheel
Adjusting the Tension
* Scotch Tension
* Double Drive Wheels
* Bobbin Lead Wheels
Drive Ratios & Twist
Spinning Wheel Maintenance
Spindle Spinning
Types of Spindles
* Bottom-Whorl Spindle
* Top-Whorl Spindle
* Navajo Spindle
How to Use a Spindle
* Tying on a Leader
* Spinning the Yarn
* Adding on More Fiber
* Plying With a Spindle
Spindle Spinning Tips
How to Make a Spindle
CHAPTER 3: BASICS & TECHNIQUES
Getting Started
* Tying on a Leader
* Drafting and Pre-drafting
* Setting the Tension
* Treadling
Adding on More Fiber
2 Methods - Long Draw Technique
The Inch Worm Technique
The Worsted Technique
2 Methods - Spinning From the Fold
Plying Techniques
* 2 Methods - 2 Ply Yarns
* Navajo Plying / 3 Ply Yarns
* Plying Tips
Making a Skein - Using a Niddy Noddy
Setting-In the Twist
Correcting Problems
CHAPTER 4: FIBER PREPARATION
Selecting a Good Fleece
Cleaning a Fleece
Handcarding
* Charging the Handcarder
* Carding
* Making a Rolag
Drumcarding
* Loading the Drumcarder
* Drumcarding
* Removing the Fiber
* Making a Sliver
Combing Fiber
* Loading the Comb
* Combing
* Making a Combed Top with a Diz
Flicker Carder
Types of Preparations
CHAPTER 5: SPINNING FIBERS
Alpaca
* Characteristics & Types
* Cleaning
* Preparation
* Spinning
* End Use
Angora Rabbit
* Characteristics & Types
* Preparation
* Spinning
* End Use
Llama
* Characteristics & Types
* Preparation
* Spinning
* End Use
Mohair
* Characteristics & Types
* Preparation
* Spinning
* End Use
Silk
* Characteristics & Types
* Cleaning & Preparation
* Spinning
* End Use
Wool
* Characteristics
* Fine Wools
* Medium Wools
* Long Wools
* Down Wools
Flax
* Characteristics & Types
* Cleaning & Preparation
* Spinning
* End Use
CHAPTER 6: YARN DESIGN
Basics of Yarn Design
Basic Yarn Types - Woollen & Worsted Yarn
EXIT
List of References
* Books
* Magazines
* Web Sites / Internet Links
* Spinning Guilds, Groups & Gatherings (Worldwide)
List of Suppliers
SPECIAL FEATURES
* Glossary of Handspinning Terms
* Search for Keywords and Phrases
* Video Button Controls
* Keyboard Features
* Hide / Show Desktop
* Internet Links
* Instructions for Using the Program
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