How a Spinning Wheel Works
A combination of wheels and drive bands work together to add twist to fibers. A person controls the …
Spinning yarn on a drop spindle or spinning wheel.
Spinning Wool On a Drop Spindle
Wool is one of the easiest fibers to drop spin; the longer fiber length means it won’t break as …
5 Drop Spindles You Can Make At Home
A drop spindle is a long shaft, usually made of wood, with a round whorl located towards the top or …
Winding a Yarn Skein into a Yarn Ball
As a hand-spinner, I create many skeins of yarn from a variety of fibers. After spinning a bobbin …