Wednesday, May 06, 2015

Numbers 2

Twist defines the grist for a given feed of fiber.

Add a little more fiber to the feed and the grist goes down a bit and the yarn is firmer.

Allow fiber to feed more freely, and the grist goes up, and the yarn is softer.

Allow the spool of roving to sit on its side for a while and where the fiber is compressed, the fiber will feed faster, and single will be firmer, and where the fiber is less compressed, the fiber will feed faster, the grist will be less, and the yarn will be softer.

Nothing about DRS reduces the need for skill and artistry in the spinner.

DRS simply simply requires more planning, better fiber prep.,  and faster artistry.

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