This. So much this. Qiviut & Bison both have guard hairs, much like your cat, so you're actually going to want to remove those hairs, and preserve the soft downy undercoating. The long guard hairs make for more itch factor, and are generally pokey. Actually, a Furminator would probably be really helpful here.
You are however going to need A LOT. During processing you can expect to lose up to 40% of your fibre. So to ensure you have enough to do anything with, you'll probably have to brush and save the hair for years.
You may also want to check this book out: https://www.amazon.ca/Crafting-Cat-Hair-Cute-Handicrafts/dp/1594745250
Source: Work at a Fibre Mill, get asked this a lot. When it's done with dog hair it's called Chiengora.
by Geremin 2021-12-10
i have an entire book out it!
it's great :D
here you go <3 crafting with cat hair the book
This. So much this. Qiviut & Bison both have guard hairs, much like your cat, so you're actually going to want to remove those hairs, and preserve the soft downy undercoating. The long guard hairs make for more itch factor, and are generally pokey. Actually, a Furminator would probably be really helpful here.
You are however going to need A LOT. During processing you can expect to lose up to 40% of your fibre. So to ensure you have enough to do anything with, you'll probably have to brush and save the hair for years.
You may also want to check this book out: https://www.amazon.ca/Crafting-Cat-Hair-Cute-Handicrafts/dp/1594745250
Source: Work at a Fibre Mill, get asked this a lot. When it's done with dog hair it's called Chiengora.
i have an entire book out it!
it's great :D
here you go <3 crafting with cat hair the book
https://www.amazon.com/Crafting-Cat-Hair-Cute-Handicrafts/dp/1594745250/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=crafting+with+cat+hair&qid=1564180141&s=gateway&sprefix=Caraftin&sr=8-1
and dogs do? i’m really confused by your factually untrue post.
Just going to leave this here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crafting-Cat-Hair-Cute-Handicrafts/dp/1594745250
The steps are here..
Crafting with Cat Hair: Cute Handicrafts to Make with Your Cat https://toptalkedbooks.com/amzn/1594745250
Theres a book for that. Crafting with Cat Hair: Cute Handicrafts to Make with Your Cat https://toptalkedbooks.com/amzn/1594745250
Here is a book with the instructions.
Crafting with Cat Hair: Cute Handicrafts to Make with Your Cat https://toptalkedbooks.com/amzn/1594745250