Natural Textiles with Samantha Lewis and Opalyn Rose- Movie - HD streaming

   

Enjoy in HD

   

40 minutes long

   

Shows different natural textile processes and techniques

Watch the trailer for the movie!

It might sound crazy, but the most useful thing (for me) that I discovered in this video was the existence of e-spinners. I took one look and was spellbound. My energy levels are truly awful these days and if I have the energy to do anything other than put my feet up I tend to feel I should be doing stuff like housework or playing in the garden, but an e-spinner would mean I could set things up so I could spin whilst physically resting.

Then I tried to find one, and discovered that this side of the pond it's difficult to find affordable ones. And if you do find one then the price starts to shoot up as soon as shipping and taxes and import duty get added.

And then I discovered a 3-d printable version!

Here's the link to the page with the downloadable files - 3d printable mini e-spinner



Currently sourcing switches and suitable motors and things...

Burra Maluca wrote:
Here's the link to the page with the downloadable files - 3d printable mini e-spinner

Looks like that one is no longer available , but there do seem to be others on the same site ( https://www.thingiverse.com ) :


This one for example :P

I saw this on Kickstarter but I was too slow to get one.

looks like it is $300 now.  
https://www.dreamingrobots.com/

There is a build video of an Indian Head (Salish style) spinning wheel on the Good and Basic YT channel:



You can find other plans and builds elsewhere online, but this one seems pretty serviceable for its simplicity.

Obviously, electrifying one of these is possible, as well.

Incidentally, there is a lot of other good stuff on this channel - everything from fiber arts to iron smelting.

Wow!   It is so cool to see what people make for themselves!

I love the idea of using a sewing machine treadle for a spinning wheel.   It is interesting that he is able to make the winding of the bobbin work while sitting sideways to it.  I have tried that on my spinning wheel with my son running the treadle while I do the drafting but it feels hard to do.  It is so neat that he has gotten that to work for himself.

Thanks Kevin!