My Favorite Fiber Processing Tools and Fiber Dyeing Equipment

In the world of fiber processing and dyeing there are a ton of tools available to purchase and make yourself. I'm going to show you my favorite fiber processing tools and fiber dyeing equipment that I use all of the time for myself and to run my fiber arts business.

(some links are affiliate links. When used and purchased from I make a small commission)

• Favorite Fiber Processing Tools

  • For Drum Carding:

    • Packer brush: https://amzn.to/3WxqRWl

    • Drum Carder cleaner: https://amzn.to/4c5Kv1C

    • I don't have a drum carder listed, because mine is so old that you cannot buy it anymore. I am hoping to upgrade to this one this year though: https://brotherdrumcarder.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=110_80&products_id=315

  • For combing wool:

    • Wool Combs by Bam Fiberworks: https://www.bamfiberworks.com/collections/combs-and-hackles/products/3-row-super-fine-wool-combs-for-super-fine-fibers

      • I have the 3 row super fine set.

    • Hackle: https://www.bamfiberworks.com/collections/combs-and-hackles/products/hackle-smooth-points-diz-included-stainless-steel-tines-cherry-wood

      • I have the superfine 18" double row hackle

  • For Carding Wool

    • Wool Hand Carders: https://howardbrush.com/product/hand-cards-student-2/

      • I have the Student Sized 90 TPI hand carders. I got these off of the Howard Brush Outlet Store. The only think that I could find wrong with them is that it has a slightly lighter branding on them and there were a few tines that were slightly bent. Sometimes you can luck up and find a pair there. Here's the link to the outlet store listing where they are listed every-so-often: https://www.etsy.com/listing/560924972/howard-brush-student-sized-hand-carders?transaction_id=3804316223

      • Alternatively until you want to spend the money on wool handcards. These are the dog brushes I used for years https://amzn.to/3yskZG4. I got two of them and went to town on many fleeces

  • For Tumbling Wool

• DIY Wool Tumbler: https://amzn.to/3WCpNRl

  • I made a simple wood stand to hold it.

• Leaf Blower for blowing dust out of the fleece that's in the tumbler: https://amzn.to/3LVdieA

  • I started with a smaller one, and it didn't cut it, so I went with this larger plug in version and it's so much better. You wouldn't believe how much dust, dirt, and short cuts will blow out with the Tumbler and Leaf Blower combination. It has drastically cut down washing cycles since incorporating this.
    

  • For Washing Wool

    • Wool Wash for Scouring Fleeces: https://amzn.to/3ycopNa

      • This stuff is amazing. It's pricey, but the difference between using it and regular Dawn is amazing. I do have a video on my channel comparing the two.

    • Wool Wash for everyday type washes: https://amzn.to/3YqTjMp

    • Spin dryer: https://amzn.to/3SBu3iQ

      • You would not believe how much more dry this makes your fiber or yarn after you wash it. A quick spin and it's sooooo much dryer. No heat, just a centrifuge system that throws so much water out.

    • Folding crates: https://www.joann.com/16in-x-12in-collapsible-stackable-storage-bin-by-top-notch/19470087.html

    • Hanging sweater racks: https://amzn.to/3ZfBHDD

    • Rolling system for hanging fiber and yarn: https://amzn.to/3WF38Ua

I like to add pieces of this mesh screen held together with reusable zip ties to sandwich fiber between so it doesn't fly off

• Favorite Fiber Dyeing Supplies

  • Dyes

    • Acid dyes (group/combo - includes Sun Yellow, Hot Fuchsia, Turquoise, & Black): https://amzn.to/46yEfhD

    • Individual Jacquard Acidy Dye Colors that I own:

      • Silver Grey: https://amzn.to/4cgFJ19

      • Lilac: https://amzn.to/4fEpw8X

      • Emerald: https://amzn.to/46FaFqE

      • Crocodile Green: https://amzn.to/4ciPgEY

      • Fire Red: https://amzn.to/3WEnI79

      • Brown: https://amzn.to/3AgavtS

      • Pink: https://amzn.to/3WTa9SG

      • Sky Blue: https://amzn.to/4dgJEwo

      • Cherry Red: https://amzn.to/46zX6ZP

      • Periwinkle: https://amzn.to/46zCBwh

      • Brown: https://amzn.to/3LXfORB

      • Gun Metal: https://amzn.to/4cgc4W3

    • Individual Dharma Acid Dye Colors that I own: https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-acid-dyes.html

      • Golden Poppy

      • Brilliant Yellow

      • Monarch Orange

  • Gloves: https://amzn.to/3WAOldd

  • Safety Glasses: https://amzn.to/3YB5iXD

  • Respirator: https://amzn.to/4daPUG7

    • Refills: https://amzn.to/3yvXrQA

  • Bottles

    • Smaller 4 oz: https://amzn.to/4dzvy8W

    • Larger 16 oz (these are the ones I use the most now): https://amzn.to/4cg1gHs

  • Pans: https://amzn.to/3SEfYRw

  • Measuring Items

    • Scale: https://amzn.to/3WTqiaT

    • Beakers & Graduated Cylinders: https://amzn.to/3yvX2xy

    • Syringes: https://amzn.to/3yGUfS6

  • Reusable Zip Ties: https://amzn.to/46BqnTQ

• Favorite Spinning Yarn:

  • Spinning Wheel: https://amzn.to/4cYCsox

  • Spindles:

    • Turkish Spindle

Turkish Spindle - Large Size - Handmade Baltic Birch

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• Drop Spindle

Top Whorl - Drop Spindle with Hook - Baltic Birch - Circle - 1.3 oz

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• Supported Spindle

Bottom Whirl - Supported Spindle - Baltic Birch - Circle

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• Kick Spindle

  • link coming soon

• Favorite way to wind hanks

  • My handmade hank winder.

• You can see how I did it here: https://www.rebelstitchers.com/post/diy-yarn-hank-winder