starting with unsorted locks
bulk washed mohair , Now you have it ,but what do you do with it ? Bulk washed mohair , that means it is washed ( many times and dried ) but not opened and combed . Mohair goes through many steps before being ready for spinning or doll hair . To start working with the mohair you pull out a lock from the pile . Then using your thumb and index fingers of both hands and loosen it pulling gently to the sides this widens the lock and makes it easier to brush. I then start using a wire dog brush. Be gentle, you brush starting at the very end and slowly working your way to the center ( like dealing with a tangled child's hair, remember the goats wore this hair 6-12 months with out combing) I usually spray the combed end with a mist of water , and brush one more time then turn around and do the same to the other end . This is very slow labor intense work . after combing a few ounces you will know why it costs so much more combed.
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