Demi-Carded Silk Bundles

Let the radiant colors of the demi-carded silk bundles be your inspiration to gather other fibers and goodies to create art batts. Then get the hand cards movin’ n’ grovin’ or the drum carder cranking (oh, and don’t forget the Ashford Blending Board). Be prepared to use a little extra muscle when blending non-traditional fibers. Also keep in mind if you want distinct colors within the art batt only card once. The more you blend the more uniform it will become. If you’ve not ventured into the world of art yarns, get ready for an eye opening adventure. From blending to the many specialty spinning techniques it’s 100% percent fun. If you need a little guidance [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] ,  [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] and  [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] are all great resources.

I tried my hand at carding some with [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] and felted, spun and knit a little sample. I love the textural effect, and though I like the overall final color, I must admit I played it a little safe by blending it with similar colors in the wool.

On my next attempt at carding I think I’ll get out the [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] and stretch myself to work outside my usual color comfort zone. The color grid is such a helpful tool for identifying just the right color to add a spark of life to your project.

Silk bundles are approximately 5-6 ounces. Available in 3 shades:  white Demi-Carded Silk Bundles color 0010 (WHITE), rose/antique gold Demi-Carded Silk Bundles color 0020 (ROSE-GOLD), turquoise/blue/green Demi-Carded Silk Bundles color 0030 (BLUE-GREEN). To dye your own use wash fast acid or country classic.