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Cultivated Silk Cocoons, Degummed
Silk cocoons come as natural (usually with a dead worm inside), which are sort of firm and egg-shaped, or degummed, which have had the seracin (i.e. silk worm spit/glue) removed. Most common are Bombyx (Cultivated, Mulberry) cocoons, but sometimes other kinds of silk are available as well, though we have yet to locate a source.
Cocoons are adored by makers of Novelty/Art yarn, by felters, and sometimes by spinners.
Degummed Bombyx or Mulberry/Cultivated silk cocoons. These can be used for spinning directly, as a textural component in needle or Nuno felting, in paper making or added for texture to novelty yarns. They dye up just like regular silk top or roving, using either acid or fibre reactive dyes.
PRODUCT of CHINA
Flaxen Silk Natural – 1-Lb Value Pack
65% Silk / 35% Linen. Lace weight, 2-ply.
Approximately 115g (4.06 oz), 691m (756yd).
Gauge: because of the open work in lace knitting, gauge is seldom given for lace weight yarns. Follow your pattern recommendations for best results.
Laundering: Handwash cool, dry flat.
John has only played around with this base a couple of times. It has a linen feel to the hand but with some lustre from the silk, in an ivory-beige shade. A good choice for summer shawls or other non-wool lace projects. The natural colour is a greyed ivory.
Fibre reactive dyes might be the best choice for this yarn, but we've also tried acid dyes with good results. Just bear in mind that the linen component will not strike with the dye, so copious rinsing will have to be done. We found this needs a couple of days to hang and dry thoroughly before reskeining or winding, or it has a tendency to snag on the swift and break.
PRODUCT of CANADA
Price for 4 skeins, approximately 115g each. A 15% savings on our regular price.
Flaxen Silk Natural – skein
65% Silk / 35% Linen. Lace weight, 2-ply.
Approximately 115g (4.06 oz), 691m (756yd).
Gauge: because of the open work in lace knitting, gauge is seldom given for lace weight yarns. Follow your pattern recommendations for best results.
Laundering: Handwash cool, dry flat.
John has only played around with this base a couple of times. It has a linen feel to the hand but with some lustre from the silk, in an ivory-beige shade. A good choice for summer shawls or other non-wool lace projects. The natural colour is a greyed ivory.
Fibre reactive dyes might be the best choice for this yarn, but we've also tried acid dyes with good results. Just bear in mind that the linen component will not strike with the dye, so copious rinsing will have to be done. We found this needs a couple of days to hang and dry thoroughly before reskeining or winding, or it has a tendency to snag on the swift and break.
PRODUCT of CANADA
Price per skein. Approximately 115g.
Pulled Sari Silk – Aqua
100% Silk fibre
Our current batch is a mix of soft powder blue and brighter sky blue. Fibre staple length is 1 to 1.5 inches.
Use for blending/carding, spinning, felting, paper-making and other crafting projects.
PRODUCT of INDIA
Pulled Sari Silk – Burgundy
100% Silk fibre
Wonderful deep burgundy-wine, the colour of pickled beets. Fibre staple length is 1 to 1.5 inches.
Use for blending/carding, spinning, felting, paper-making and other crafting projects.
PRODUCT of INDIA
Pulled Sari Silk – Cyclamen
100% Silk fibre
Clear medium-soft lavender pink, very much the colour of a Cyclamen flower. Fibre staple length is 1 to 1.5 inches.
Use for blending/carding, spinning, felting, paper-making and other crafting projects.
PRODUCT of INDIA
Pulled Sari Silk – Indian Yellow
100% Silk fibre
Bright golden-yellow, one of the Old World classic dye colours. Fibre staple length is 1 to 1.5 inches.
Use for blending/carding, spinning, felting, paper-making and other crafting projects.
PRODUCT of INDIA
Pulled Sari Silk – Lavender
100% Silk fibre
Fibre staple length is 1 to 1.5 inches.
Use for blending/carding, spinning, felting, paper-making and other crafting projects.
PRODUCT of INDIA
Pulled Sari Silk – Light Grey
100% Silk fibre
Clear medium-soft grey, leaning ever-so-slightly towards blue. Fibre staple length is 1 to 1.5 inches.
Use for blending/carding, spinning, felting, paper-making and other crafting projects.
PRODUCT of INDIA
Pulled Sari Silk – Mauve
100% Silk fibre
Clear medium-soft mauve-purple, some people might call it lavender. Fibre staple length is 1 to 1.5 inches.
Use for blending/carding, spinning, felting, paper-making and other crafting projects.
PRODUCT of INDIA
Pulled Sari Silk – Melon
100% Silk fibre
Clear medium-soft cantaloupe orange, almost the colour of orange sherbet. Fibre staple length is 1 to 1.5 inches.
Use for blending/carding, spinning, felting, paper-making and other crafting projects.
PRODUCT of INDIA
Pulled Sari Silk – Old Gold
100% Silk fibre
Clear medium gold with green-gold leanings. Fibre staple length is 1 to 1.5 inches.
Use for blending/carding, spinning, felting, paper-making and other crafting projects.
PRODUCT of INDIA
Pulled Sari Silk – Orange
100% Silk fibre
Clear rich orange leaning just slightly towards burnt orange. Fibre staple length is 1 to 1.5 inches.
Use for blending/carding, spinning, felting, paper-making and other crafting projects.
PRODUCT of INDIA
Pulled Sari Silk – Paint Box
100% Silk fibre
Fibre staple length is 1 to 1.5 inches.
Use for blending/carding, spinning, felting, paper-making and other crafting projects.
PRODUCT of INDIA
Pulled Sari Silk – Passion
100% Silk fibre
An excellent true bright-red that leans just slightly towards scarlet. Fibre staple length is 1 to 1.5 inches.
Use for blending/carding, spinning, felting, paper-making and other crafting projects.
PRODUCT of INDIA
Pulled Sari Silk – Sunflower
100% Silk fibre
Vibrant, bright chrome yellow. Fibre staple length is 1 to 1.5 inches.
Use for blending/carding, spinning, felting, paper-making and other crafting projects.
PRODUCT of INDIA
Pulled Sari Silk – Turquoise
100% Silk fibre
Bright medium turquoise. Fibre staple length is 1 to 1.5 inches.
Use for blending/carding, spinning, felting, paper-making and other crafting projects.
PRODUCT of INDIA
Pulled Sari Silk – White
100% Silk fibre
Gorgeous clear snowy white, apparently very difficult to get. Fibre staple length is 1 to 1.5 inches.
Use for blending/carding, spinning, felting, paper-making and other crafting projects.
PRODUCT of INDIA