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Step 1
Use either a lightweight spindle or a spinning wheel that has a high speed and no tension. This will make the spinning of the angora much easier.
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Step 2
Prepare the angora fiber by making sure that the staples are parallel to each other. Staple refers to the single length of the fiber. Hand plucked angora is the best to spin with because it was pulled off the rabbit as it was shedding it's coat. Angora that is combed can have tangle and snarls in the fiber that can make it difficult to spin into an even single.
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Step 3
Attach the leader to the bobbin and thread it through the hook on the flyer and through the orifice. If your using a spindle, you can skip this step.
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Step 4
Predraft the first lock of angora that your going to spin and fold a small section of the predraft around the leader. For a spindle, predraft and catch the end of the predraft area with the hook of the spindle.
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Step 5
Begin treadling and spinning. Hold onto the angora and the leader until the angora is firmly held by the leader before letting go and beginning spinning. If you are using a spindle, twist the beginning of the angora to create a section of spun angora before you release the spindle and begin spinning.
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Step 6
Spin quickly to catch the angora fiber and spin from the fold. Draft with one hand but with the other, fold the lock of angora over your forefinger and hold the rest of the lock of angora in the palm of your hand. This will give you more control when you drafting since angora is a slippery fiber to spin.
