I am thinking of getting my own silkworms to make my own yarn..I think it is interesting..My boyfriend thinks I'm nuts..I am an avid crocheter and been doing so scince I was 5, The yarn is $60.00 per shank,but I can buy the pods for $10.00/per 500.. Do you think I'm crazy?
2006-09-21 14:57:05 · 6 answers · asked by Spinning Times LLC 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
these animals wouldnt be harmed..I would only be useing the pods and the moths would live to produce more young.Its called peace silk process
2006-09-22 08:48:08 · update #1
Be sure you have pleanty of Mulberry trees, they eat the leaves.
2006-09-21 17:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by T C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seems like a lot of work, but it's probably a fascinating process. I wouldn't personally do this, as my values would prevent me from raising animals for slaughter, but I realize that this is a minority view.
I have not investigated how this process works, but if I had to guess, I'd say that the time/materials involved in producing your own silk would be a losing proposition if your goal is a cheap source of silk thread.
2006-09-22 06:12:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its whole lot of work to spin the thread and then you have to loom it into a fabric or spin further into a yarn. but if its something you want to do read up on it and see if you cant do it. nothing wrong with wanting a real hobby and such. have fun
2006-09-21 14:59:39 · answer #3 · answered by gsschulte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah why do think its 60 per shank it very hard to milk a worm if you eant articles i have them you dont have room for it
2006-09-21 15:00:03 · answer #4 · answered by anissia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes crazy I think it's cruelty to animals worms or not. They spend their whole lives constantly working to build a home for themselves - all for you to make a doiley?
2006-09-21 16:19:53 · answer #5 · answered by trinity2379 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i agree with your bf...you are nuts lady
2006-09-21 14:59:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋