Optimisations to my original suint fermentation method.
Tag Archives: Exploring Fleece
A Little About: Romney
Romney Sheep were established on Romney Marsh, a wetland between Kent & East Sussex, in the 13th Century…
A Little About: Lincoln Longwool
Lincoln Longwool sheep are one of the older British sheep breeds and were established in the English city of Lincoln in the Middle Ages…
A Little About: Clun Forest
Clun Forest sheep resided on the hills near Clun, a small town in the South of Shropshire from the 19th century…
Cleaning Wool Using Suint Fermentation
With the weather getting warmer I decided I needed to find a way of washing fleece that was kinder on the environment and didn’t require as much water and washing powders/detergents, as greasy fleeces can use a surprising amount. I read about suint fermentation a long time ago and thought it too good to beContinue reading “Cleaning Wool Using Suint Fermentation”
A Little About: Jacob
Jacob sheep are believed to have originated in the Middle East during Biblical times…
A Little About: Castlemilk Moorit
A relatively new breed of sheep, Castlemilk Moorit have their origins in 20th Century Scotland…
A Little About: Ryeland
Ryelands are some of Britain’s oldest sheep dating back to the Middle Ages…
A Little About: Dorset Horn
Dorset Horn sheep have been around in the UK since the 17th century, making them one of the oldest breeds in the UK…
Loose Ends 