FAQ: Why use a blending board?

A blending board creates a large carded area to make wool batts or rolags, offering ease of use and encouraging creativity.

Can I card wool on the board?

The board is covered with strong carding cloth, and is robust enough to card clean wool, locks may benefit from being hand loosened first if the curl in very tight.

Can I blend two colours into one?

You can mix two colours on the blending board, a complete blend will take several times placing the wool on a board similar to carders where the fibres are passed between the two carders.

Can I repeat a blending board mix to create uniform rolags?

Yes, you must weigh equal amounts of wool and fibres for each board and remember the approximate placement.

Can I create large lofty batts or does it only create tight rolags?

The blending board can hold a lot of fiber and create large, lofty art batts.

Is it safe for children?

The blending board has sharp tines that can scrape the skin, so children under 12 need supervision.

Do I have to be a spinner to use it?

No, the blending board is useful for making batts for felting or spinning.

Can you make roving/sliver with a blending board?

Yes, once the board is full, you can remove wool with a diz to create roving/sliver or hand draft wool into roving.

Can I create pictures with a blending board?

The blending board is good for creating a picture base or simple picture ready for finer detail.

Can I use the board for wet felting or needle felting?

Yes, the board can create a batt or roving for felting or a base for wet or needle felting.