got my fiber in today holy cow the box is huge. I already spent 20 dollars in cotton balls and 700 yards of yarn and this 20 dollar box of hemp fiber is more then both
steal....
steal....
got my fiber in today holy cow the box is huge. I already spent 20 dollars in cotton balls and 700 yards of yarn and this 20 dollar box of hemp fiber is more then both
steal....

Not at all are you burning it, maybe you didn't wash enough after processing.? What did you clean with... I know I wouldn't put dish soap near it myself. I hate the taste left in a glass.
It might just be me getting sick, but my brother is felling the same way. I did the oxy soak for a day then boiled four times for a hour each. Think its just me but wanted to stop by here and ask others. Thank You
how did your hemp turn out? I have mine in oxi clean right now soaking and going to boil and HP and BS tomorrow. First batch is going to a bunch of friends.
soaking in a solution of bs/hp is not necessary if you soaked in oxiclean. that was given as an option for people who don't have oxiclean handy![]()
the properties of hemp a little bit different than cotton, needs to be a tad bit looser through the coil than cotton, because it swells up more. If to dense and compact it will swell up and choke off the juice supply, causing dry hits.
okay so my dried batch i dried partially in the microwave then in the dryer with some clothes turned out like this. Still clumps. a dog brush?
Don't know why there is such a big deal about getting it fluffy again. We use such small amounts each time, it is easy just to fluff a little with your fingers. I personally just keep some in a small jar with VG and it is always fluffy wet.Those long stringy clumps I use to wrap tight around my vertical coils.
can anyone point to the specific post that has instructions on how to prepare hemp fiber? i ordered some and I cant wait to try it..
Here's some reading for you.
also: what tools will I need to brush/comb/pet it/whatever....please and thank you in advance![]()