[Jacob-list] Wool for shipping-horns

[Patty Berke]

I've always sent my wool to the mill packed as tight as I can get it into
boxes.  Have also packed a couple of plastic garbage bags tight and stuffed
them into the boxes if I have more than one color.  You CAN'T pack it too
tight--wool can compress without any negative consequences.  Sheared wool
for commercial processing gets packed into bales and can keep that way for
long times, I have heard.  Make sure you put a note inside the box detailing
what you are wanting done with the wool.  It is also good to send a sample
of what you would like the finished yarn to look like (if you are wanting
yarn!).  Some folks do use feed sacks, which they label and mail.
Patty
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  When shipping wool to have processed, do I place it all into a box?  Can I
keep each in individual open plastic sacks and then place in a box? Is there
a need to be concerned about packing to tight? What is the best way to ship?
  What are the procedures for preparing horns? Do you boil and for how long.
I also heard they really smell form the flesh remaining on the inside. What
helps remove the odor?
  Thanks again,
  Cheryl  (  :
  Rise "N" Shine Farm
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