Ashford Blending Board – 108 PPSI
Product Description
The Ashford Blending Board makes it simple and fun to create custom rolags and fiber blends using your favorite colors and textures. This versatile tool features a 12" x 12" carding area with 108-point card cloth, making it ideal for working with fine to medium fibers including wool, silk, alpaca, and Angelina.
The board includes a rotating, adjustable keel for angle control, and comes equipped with two dowel rods and a blending brush—everything you need to create smooth, uniform rolags ready for spinning.
Product Features
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Large Carding Area: 12" x 12" with 108 PPSI (points per square inch)
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Rotating Adjustable Keel: Card at your most comfortable angle
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Portable & Durable: Built-in handle for travel and workshops
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Complete Kit: Includes blending brush + 2 dowel rods for easy rolag removal
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High-Density Card Cloth: Designed for fine fibers and smooth blending
Benefits for Fiber Artists
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Create Your Own Colorways: Combine dyed tops, locks, sparkle, and texture
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Produce Smooth Rolags: Ideal for woolen-style spinning
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Perfect for Sampling: Try out fiber combos before committing to batts or large prep
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Fast & Efficient: Card several rolags in one session with ease
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Travel Friendly: Lightweight and workshop-ready
FAQs
Q: What does “108 PPSI” mean?
A: PPSI stands for “points per square inch.” A 108 PPSI blending board is ideal for fine to medium fibers, providing excellent grip without damaging delicate blends.
Q: What fibers can I use on this board?
A: The Ashford Blending Board handles most wool breeds (like Corriedale or Merino), alpaca, silk, mohair, and synthetic fibers like Angelina or nylon.
Q: Can I use it to blend crimped and straight fibers?
A: Absolutely! Mixing different staple lengths and fiber styles is what blending boards excel at.
Q: What are rolags?
A: Rolags are cylindrical fiber preparations rolled from the blending board using dowels. They are ideal for spinning lofty, airy, woolen-style yarns.
Q: Do I need to clamp it to a table?
A: No clamp needed! The adjustable keel keeps the board stable at various angles—no tools required.
