Raw Wool to Roving 4 How I spin water out of washed wool - Journey from salad spinner to spin dryer

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Are you processing raw wool or washing hand-dyed fibers? In this video, I share my experience with two essential tools for speeding up the wool drying process: a salad spinner and the Ninja centrifuge spin dryer. Whether you’re working with freshly washed wool, dyed fiber, or yarn, removing excess water efficiently will save you time, reduce the risk of felting, and make the whole process smoother.

For years, I used a salad spinner—an affordable, compact tool for small-scale wool processing. It worked great for squeezing out excess water but became labor-intensive as my wool washing scaled up. That’s when I made the switch to the Ninja spin dryer, a game-changer for anyone processing large amounts of wool or yarn. It cuts drying time significantly, helping you move onto dyeing or spinning faster.

Why spinning excess water out of wool after washing is so important

After a fleece has been skirted, scoured, washed, and rinsed, one final task remains before drying the wool —getting rid of as much water as possible without damaging the fibers. Squeezing the wool by hand does work, but isn't as effective at removing the water as you think it might be. Wool can soak up an astonishing amount of water which is one of the perks of using it for garments to keep it off of your skin, but it makes it harder to dry after washing than some other fibers. That's where spinning excess water out becomes essential in my opinion. Investing in the right equipment can help you save time during the drying process—a game-changer, especially when processing large amounts of wool or dyed fiber.

If you're looking to process raw fleece, dye fiber, or spin yarn faster, investing in a tool to spin out water efficiently is essential. Follow along for more tips from my Raw Wool to Roving series on preparing wool for spinning and dyeing!

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