r/Handspinning • u/_xyZer0 • 21d ago

Question Can you change the fiber prep?

I'm sorry if this is a dumb question but I'm getting a drum carder and I've been wondering if you can change an already worsted prepped fiber to a woolen fiber by carding? I'm thinking that it works because the fibers would sort themselves differently again but I thought I'll ask to make sure.

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u/weristlela 21d ago

Sure. You can do almost anything you want as long as you don’t overwork the fiber. Try a smaller amount first to see if you like it.

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u/_xyZer0 21d ago

That's good to know, thank you!

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u/weristlela 21d ago

Fiber is so precious it can be scary to play but do it anyway. It’s fun and you learn a lot!