The brown locks had been combed years ago, when I first bought this wool.
Here's how I processed the white:
My favourite two-row dog comb and its pouch/protective covering
Several locks after washing and drying
Two locks, ready for combing. Tips right, butts (the end closest to the sheep, when the fleece has been sheared) left
Tips combed out
Locks turned around, with butts ready to be combed
Lock ready for spinning
The short ends, neps (tangled bits), and what spinners generally refer to as junk remaining on the comb. I'm saving this material and will use it to stuff the chess pieces.
Fish leather for the book cover.
By the end of November, I hope to have most of the wool spun, will have purchased sufficient yardage of fine spun silk (or perhaps tussah silk and camel down, I'm still trying to decide), and will have started the knitting.
Check back soon, as I will be posting updates on a regular basis of my progress!
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