NK - Cotton spinning

[Addington, Debbie, A]

the 9th should work for me
maidenhair

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	diane hartzmann [SMTP:dhartzmann at juno.com]
> Sent:	Thursday, August 31, 2000 6:56 PM
> To:	Northkeep at ansteorra.org
> Subject:	NK - Cotton spinning
> 
> Unto the Road Kill Cotton Spinners,
> 
> We have cotton - 5 lbs. worth.  I took a little peak and it doesn't look
> too bad.  There's a bit of veggie matter but I didn't see much in the
> line of husks.
> 
> I have 4 spindles already put together.  If you would like to put
> together your own spindle, just follow these suggestions.  Go to the
> craft dept. of your local store and get a wooden toy wheel.  I got a 2"
> wheel.  Fit a dowel rod to the hole.  I only found the dowels in 36"
> lengths which meant that I was able to make 4 spindles.  Cut a 9" length
> off the dowel.  Sharpen both ends of the 9" dowel.  I used a hand-held
> pencil sharpener for one end because it cut a shorter angle.  I used my
> crank style pencil sharpener for  the other end because of the sharper,
> longer angle.  Slide the wheel up the sharpened dowel a short distance
> from the short angled tip.  I think the total length of the shaft is
> about 7.5" long.  If the wheel doesn't want to stay in place, a light dab
> of glue will help.
> 
> The only other major piece of equipment you will need will be a small
> bowl or cup to use as a support.  I have been using a copper cup and
> apparently there is a chemical reaction between the copper and the wooden
> tip of the spindle.  In this case I have needed a tissue or such on which
> to rest the tip while I wind on the thread.
> 
> I am thinking about trying to organize a get-together for September 9.  I
> am willing to host it here, or Zahava had offered to host.  I would just
> need to know how and when to prepare.  Of course, it will all depend on
> whether there is still any interest out there.
> 
> If anyone has any other suggestions or needs more info, please let me
> know.
> 
> Have a wonderful and cool weekend.
> 
> Debroa
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