ANGORA HAIR (RABBIT)
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Handspun rabbit angora as novelty yarn or design accent. Spinning and design strategies suggested. SHUTTLE, SPINDLE & DYEPOT #96 Fall 1993 (v.24#4) pg. 44
Spinning rabbit angora. A look at the breeds, harvesting the wool, preparation for spinning and tips on tensioning the spinning wheel. SHUTTLE, SPINDLE & DYEPOT #115 Summer 1998 (v.29#3) pg. 35
A beginner's guide to spinning angora. Discusses fiber from different breeds of Angora rabbits, the benefits of plucked versus sheared, fiber preparation, wheel adjustments and spinning techniques. SPIN-OFF Summer 1990 (v.14#2) pg. 56
Tips on an effective method for washing angora fiber, yarn and fabric. SPIN-OFF Fall 1990 (v.14#3) pg. 9
Angora blends. How to blend rabbit angora with wool, silk, flax, mohair or cotton. Includes carding machine blending techniques. SPIN-OFF Fall 1993 (v.17#3) pg. 41
Angora basics. A guide to fiber types and grades, care and storage and spinning tips. SPIN-OFF Winter 1994 (v.18#4) pg. 71
Shopping for angora. A summary of points to look for whether shopping in person or by mail. SPIN-OFF Winter 1994 (v.18#4) pg. 80
Experimenting with angora. Tips on spinning and knitting three swatches (blended German angora and fine wool, German angora and French angora). SPIN-OFF Winter 1994 (v.18#4) pg. 83
The origins and fiber characteristics of Satin angora. SPIN-OFF Winter 1994 (v.18#4) pg. 85
Tips on preparing and spinning Satin angora. SPIN-OFF Winter 1994 (v.18#4) pg. 87
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