[kandmcockrell]

Do i need to wash it before spinning or can i just flick open the lock and spin from it?

 

[SvenskaFlicka]

Icelandic is not as greasy as some fleeces, so you can just flick open the locks and spin from them.
I usually give mine a single wash in hot water to get rid of most of the lanolin (not all) then comb the locks and spin.

 

[kandmcockrell]

Thanks!!

 

[kandmcockrell]

What is a better soap, blue dawn or clarifying shampoo? Or just do a hot soak for it?

 

[Kasota]

I found Dawn more harsh on the fiber than Suave Clarifying when I did my comparison wash of a fleece. I would maybe use it for a first wash on a fleece that was very high in lanolin. WIHH made a good point - wash your hair in Dawn dishsoap and see if it feels soft or harsh. Of course, our hair is not as greasy as a heavy lanolin fleece. Still, I found that plain old Suave Clarifying was my favorite.

Here is the thread where I did some comparisons, complete with caveat that it was my first attempt at washing a fleece.

http://www.homesteadingtoday.com/co...3647-what-do-you-use-wash-your-raw-fiber.html

 

[kandmcockrell]

Thanks kasota!!

 

[kandmcockrell]

Kelsey, did you sell all of your fleeces? If not, i am interested in more. This is LOVELY!!!

 

[SvenskaFlicka]

Nope! I still have some lamb fleeces! They are all white but one-- that one has a slight moorit (brown) tone to it.

 

[SvenskaFlicka]

P.S. I am so glad you like this fleece! It was a really lovely one.

 

[Kasota]

yw KandM.

We need pictures of your fleece!

 

[kandmcockrell]

How many pounds are the white and how much per pound?

 

[SvenskaFlicka]

Each lamb fleece I will guess is about a pound, and they are $30 a pound. I can weigh one for you if you like.

 

[kandmcockrell]

Do you recommend blending or are they good on their own.

 

[SvenskaFlicka]

They are good on their own, but I'm sure you could blend things with them too!

 

[kandmcockrell]

I would like to get two pounds of white please. Thanks!

 

[SvenskaFlicka]

Oh, get ready for a treat! The lamb fleeces are even nicer than the adult fleeces! :sing:

 

[kandmcockrell]

Just let me know what the total will be and i will shoot you payment via paypal.

Kasota: I will take a pic today when i get home if there is enough natural light. The picture i took last night looked awful. The feel of this stuff is amazing!! Can't imagine what the lamb ones are like.

 

[SvenskaFlicka]

Okay, I'll shoot you a PM!

 

[Wind in Her Hair]

I ♥ nice Icelandic! (If I didn't have so many unspun fleeces already....:doh