Friday, March 27, 2009

Wool Hand Carders- what they can produce!

My friend sent me the above photo...isn't it great!!!
This is fiber from a beautiful white alpaca...I washed it in warm water...it actually just sits in the water to let the dirt fall to the bottom of the bowl.
These are my new old paddles...I load it with fiber...if anyone knows...am I putting on to much??
Then I gently brush over it with the other paddle
Then I roll it off
Then wa-la....out comes a little baby bunny in a "bed" of cabbage. LOL...you kinda need to use your imagination on the cabbage!! lol...I added slivers of sparkly fibers to the carrot...
He does have a little poof for a tail. I dyed all these fibers...Are you ready to give this a try???
This is on my ETSY for a short time (then I will move it to ebay)

9 comments:

Lisa said...

Cool, glad you can use your new treasure!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

What a little sweetie! You just keep coming up with the cutest designs!

Four Paws and Co said...

Ahhhh, too cool! Are the carders kind of like a dog slicker???

The bunny & cabbage are adorable!

☺♥☺ Diane

Unknown said...

Lady! You are so talented! Love all your artwork! Love it!

Barbara Jean said...

This bunny on the cabbage leaf is just toooo cute!!

Blessings on your weekend.
Barbara Jean

Anonymous said...

Sweet, Laurie!

Hmm...do you think you could sell me some of that wool for my "bad hair days"? Funny picture!

Diane

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Hi Laurie! What an adorable little bunny in the lettuce! I so love all your new little bunnies!

Happy PS!
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Unknown said...

OMGosh! That bunny on the lettuce leaf is adorable! You're so talented!

Hope you stop on by for my 1st Blogoversary/100th post celebration! I'm even having a giveaway! Do come on over! Everyone is invited!!! :)

wendyhumphreys said...

That has got to be the sweetest bunny I have seen. Great work!
Love it all.
Wendy