You read that title and probably wondered if I had decided to create my own language, but spinning like all specialities has it own vernacular. The diz is a tool one uses in spinning and I just received one.
The diz is a small disc or plane used to help regulate the amount of top comb or batting used to create yarn in the spinning process. The disc-like diz may look a lot like the plastic top of a spice jar which means it contains a number of small holes. My diz is a flat wooden plane with three different sized holes. I picked wood over plastic because I rather like the natural look and feel. But note from the images found here, a diz can be made from ceramics, stone, shell and even a needle sizer will work.
Normally a diz is used to remove wool from a wool carder drum or a batt or a hackle to form a neat roving ready to spin. In my case I am using it to fluff up some special roving I purchased. I want the yarn to be as consistent as I can make it. Thus I am using the diz to better prepare my already purchased roving. This is an extra step that generally is not done by experienced spinners, but as we have established before I am not an experienced spinner yet. With the staples better shaped I will improve the odds of getting a more consistent yarn.
Here´s me working with my diz. I am practicing with an inexpensive cream coloured roving.
As you might have noted from the video, I am pulling apart the roving to the point where it will easily pass through the hole. The moment I feel resistance the roving is stretch again. I used the diz and then spun all the cream-coloured roving. And even though I was rusty from not spinning, the results worked out just fine. With only 22 yards we will have to see what I do with it. I am up for such a challenge.
Next up is the niddy noddy, another tool with an explanation and story for the next post.
The diz is a small disc or plane used to help regulate the amount of top comb or batting used to create yarn in the spinning process. The disc-like diz may look a lot like the plastic top of a spice jar which means it contains a number of small holes. My diz is a flat wooden plane with three different sized holes. I picked wood over plastic because I rather like the natural look and feel. But note from the images found here, a diz can be made from ceramics, stone, shell and even a needle sizer will work.
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| What you cannot see is the keyhole on the left side for holding the diz |
Here´s me working with my diz. I am practicing with an inexpensive cream coloured roving.
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| The video may not work with Blogger, but it is me there with the diz and roving. |
As you might have noted from the video, I am pulling apart the roving to the point where it will easily pass through the hole. The moment I feel resistance the roving is stretch again. I used the diz and then spun all the cream-coloured roving. And even though I was rusty from not spinning, the results worked out just fine. With only 22 yards we will have to see what I do with it. I am up for such a challenge.
Next up is the niddy noddy, another tool with an explanation and story for the next post.
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