{"product_id":"hand-carders","title":"Hand Carders","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Wingham classic, our \u003cstrong\u003eHand Carders\u003c\/strong\u003e have been a staple of the kit-bag for handspinners for over 25 years.  The classic flat-back design makes it easy to learn to process your fibres at home or in the studio, creating beautiful blends that are ready to spin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Carder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt from sustainably sourced European woods, the design of the carder has two goals: functionality and durability. To make them easy to use we've gone for the flat-back design, meaning you're always working at the same angle when you present to faces of the carders together. They've incredibly easy to use and require very little effort to get great results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well made set of carders will last you many years of use. The hard lacquer finish will give protection against knocks and bumps, as well being wipe-clean to ensure they look just as good as the receive them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Card Cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72 ppi (Points Per Inch) - This is the \"standard\" setting and what we would recommend for the majority of wools available from Wingham Wool and elsewhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120 ppi - These are our fine carders and are suitable for very fine wools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two carders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat back and working area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight per carder - 360gm approx\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Do I Need Curved Carders?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with many tools in the textile world there are many variants of hand carders and you may have seen carders which have curved wooden backs: This means that as you comb the carders against each other you can \"flick\" the wrist a little, which can feel like a more natural movement. For the Wingham Hand Carders we've chosen to keep the flat backing, so you always have a flat, consistent working area for your fibres. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wingham Wool","offers":[{"title":"Standard 72ppi","offer_id":53242862993672,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine 120ppi","offer_id":53242863026440,"sku":"120SCARD","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/2345\/3704\/files\/winghamequipment-72scard-winghamhandcarders1.jpg?v=1771494424","url":"https:\/\/winghamwoolwork.co.uk\/products\/hand-carders","provider":"Wingham Wool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}