How do you clean raw alpaca wool without accidentally felting it?
Q. I got a bag of alpaca wool from a friend, fresh from the farm, that I plan to felt. It hasn't been cleaned though, and I'm concerned about it felting while I clean it. How should I clean it?
Asked by you wish k - Tue Jun 9 22:03:56 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Here you go..
Answered by ApplesnOranges - Tue Jun 9 22:36:36 2009
Q. I got a bag of alpaca wool from a friend, fresh from the farm, that I plan to felt. It hasn't been cleaned though, and I'm concerned about it felting while I clean it. How should I clean it?
Asked by you wish k - Tue Jun 9 22:03:56 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Here you go..
Answered by ApplesnOranges - Tue Jun 9 22:36:36 2009
How can I shrink a large Alpaca wool sweater down to a small?
Q. I think Alpaca wool is a bit different than the regular sheep wool so how can i shrink it without going too small or ruining the sweater? (or felting it) Thanks!
Asked by Chica - Sun Dec 27 00:39:28 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. putting it in the dryer till u think its good
Answered by unknown - Sun Dec 27 00:54:24 2009
Q. I think Alpaca wool is a bit different than the regular sheep wool so how can i shrink it without going too small or ruining the sweater? (or felting it) Thanks!
Asked by Chica - Sun Dec 27 00:39:28 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. putting it in the dryer till u think its good
Answered by unknown - Sun Dec 27 00:54:24 2009
How much would a pet Alpaca cost?
Q. How cheap can I get an Alpaca for? Just the Alpaca itself - not feed or land or anything. Just curious.
Asked by Alise K - Mon May 12 14:24:19 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Alpacas are pretty expensive. Thousands and thousands of dollars. Honestly about $3,000-$30,000 is realistic.
Answered by imyewneek - Mon May 12 14:33:01 2008
Q. How cheap can I get an Alpaca for? Just the Alpaca itself - not feed or land or anything. Just curious.
Asked by Alise K - Mon May 12 14:24:19 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Alpacas are pretty expensive. Thousands and thousands of dollars. Honestly about $3,000-$30,000 is realistic.
Answered by imyewneek - Mon May 12 14:33:01 2008
How do I wash a beanie that is Wool, Acrylic, and alpaca?
Q. How do I wash a beanie that is 45% Wool, 45% Acrylic, and 10% alpaca; and should i dry it? it cant shrink! How do I wash a beanie that is 45% Wool, 45% Acrylic, and 10% alpaca; and should i dry it? it cant shrink! And for handwash...my washing machine has a handwash setting, could I use that?
Asked by biglivaudais - Sat Feb 20 12:10:38 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Do not dry it in the dryer...hand wash it in mild soap and cool water, woolite would be best. Do not twist it, squeeze it and put it on a towel. Roll the towel and press to get the remaining excess water out and then lay it flat on a different towel to dry. Same process for sweaters.
Answered by Kitty - Sat Feb 20 12:30:55 2010
Q. How do I wash a beanie that is 45% Wool, 45% Acrylic, and 10% alpaca; and should i dry it? it cant shrink! How do I wash a beanie that is 45% Wool, 45% Acrylic, and 10% alpaca; and should i dry it? it cant shrink! And for handwash...my washing machine has a handwash setting, could I use that?
Asked by biglivaudais - Sat Feb 20 12:10:38 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Do not dry it in the dryer...hand wash it in mild soap and cool water, woolite would be best. Do not twist it, squeeze it and put it on a towel. Roll the towel and press to get the remaining excess water out and then lay it flat on a different towel to dry. Same process for sweaters.
Answered by Kitty - Sat Feb 20 12:30:55 2010
Can I raise an alpaca in my backyard?
Q. So recently I went to the zoo with my friends and we saw the alpacas and they seem like really nice care free animals. We found an alpaca online we would really like to purchase and keep in our backyard. We'd make a barn with heating and food supply. Does this seem at all reasonable? Having an alpaca is my dream. Please help!
Asked by Laura - Sun Jun 8 22:33:44 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You have to check the town requirements for large animals. Do ALOT of research before you do anythig...alpaca's and llamas are cute but they need care, especially in the heat, which can kill them. Cold is not the problem. You will also need 2 animals, since they are herd animals. A goat or a sheep might do, but that is like you having a roomate that speaks only french and you don't at all.
Answered by balle212 - Sun Jun 8 22:57:48 2008
Q. So recently I went to the zoo with my friends and we saw the alpacas and they seem like really nice care free animals. We found an alpaca online we would really like to purchase and keep in our backyard. We'd make a barn with heating and food supply. Does this seem at all reasonable? Having an alpaca is my dream. Please help!
Asked by Laura - Sun Jun 8 22:33:44 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You have to check the town requirements for large animals. Do ALOT of research before you do anythig...alpaca's and llamas are cute but they need care, especially in the heat, which can kill them. Cold is not the problem. You will also need 2 animals, since they are herd animals. A goat or a sheep might do, but that is like you having a roomate that speaks only french and you don't at all.
Answered by balle212 - Sun Jun 8 22:57:48 2008
I want to know how to get started in processing alpaca fiber into home insulation,?
Q. I want to process my alpaca fiber into batts of wall insulation. I know it is naturally fire retardant and the only chemical I can think of that it needs is Borate to keep the moths out of it. My problem is where do I start with getting it to meet the codes here in California, USA? I know that before I can sell this as a viable home insulation that I need to have it pass various government tests and that is where I need help, how do I get this process started? Is their a book on doing this? I know that their is a company in (I believe southern Ca.) that takes ends of denim material and processes this cotton into home insulation but they also had to pass the governments tests to be allowed to sell it, how did they do it? Thank You for… [cont.]
Asked by Richard H - Sun Jan 7 14:13:11 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. contact these companies.the company that makes the denim or cotton insulation was featured on PBS building green.
Answered by TLH - Sun Jan 7 14:31:46 2007
Q. I want to process my alpaca fiber into batts of wall insulation. I know it is naturally fire retardant and the only chemical I can think of that it needs is Borate to keep the moths out of it. My problem is where do I start with getting it to meet the codes here in California, USA? I know that before I can sell this as a viable home insulation that I need to have it pass various government tests and that is where I need help, how do I get this process started? Is their a book on doing this? I know that their is a company in (I believe southern Ca.) that takes ends of denim material and processes this cotton into home insulation but they also had to pass the governments tests to be allowed to sell it, how did they do it? Thank You for… [cont.]
Asked by Richard H - Sun Jan 7 14:13:11 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. contact these companies.the company that makes the denim or cotton insulation was featured on PBS building green.
Answered by TLH - Sun Jan 7 14:31:46 2007
Are you allowed to own an alpaca in california?
Q. i live in a suburban neighborhood and i was wondering if i am allowed to own an Alpaca? They are so fluffy and cute, one of my favorite animals and i really want one. I am saving up for one but i was wondering if i am allowed to own one?
Asked by LifeMakesMeSad - Sun May 16 19:13:34 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. i live in a suburban neighborhood and i was wondering if i am allowed to own an Alpaca? They are so fluffy and cute, one of my favorite animals and i really want one. I am saving up for one but i was wondering if i am allowed to own one?
Asked by LifeMakesMeSad - Sun May 16 19:13:34 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Is an alpaca good company for a horse/pony?
Q. My pony needs company, i don't have enough money for a shetland or a pony for company. What about an alpaca, are they good company?
Asked by Amy Carter x - Fri Mar 28 06:54:19 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think all horsers deserve a companion. If you can't afford horse, then that is just fine. Just watch them when introduced and make sure there aren't any problems...like fighting.
Answered by "Queen" of my heart - Fri Mar 28 07:10:50 2008
Q. My pony needs company, i don't have enough money for a shetland or a pony for company. What about an alpaca, are they good company?
Asked by Amy Carter x - Fri Mar 28 06:54:19 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think all horsers deserve a companion. If you can't afford horse, then that is just fine. Just watch them when introduced and make sure there aren't any problems...like fighting.
Answered by "Queen" of my heart - Fri Mar 28 07:10:50 2008
I have a Alpaca I want to ship from Australia to America?
Q. Hello Can I ship my little Alpaca from Australia to Texas, America? Please HELP! I need my Alpaca to go from here to my Alpaca farm in Texas, America. Please tell me if I can do this, and how much it costs? THANKS!
Asked by unknown - Sat Oct 3 17:47:36 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. check with Customs & Border Patrol
Answered by unknown - Sun Oct 4 15:46:53 2009
Q. Hello Can I ship my little Alpaca from Australia to Texas, America? Please HELP! I need my Alpaca to go from here to my Alpaca farm in Texas, America. Please tell me if I can do this, and how much it costs? THANKS!
Asked by unknown - Sat Oct 3 17:47:36 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. check with Customs & Border Patrol
Answered by unknown - Sun Oct 4 15:46:53 2009
How much does an alpaca cost?
Q. it doesn't have to be a prize winner, just a simple, non diseased alpaca
Asked by Me - Mon Jun 22 12:14:15 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. $300 to $25,000 Search for your alpaca! [*:
Answered by , m c m n. - Mon Jun 22 12:20:45 2009
Q. it doesn't have to be a prize winner, just a simple, non diseased alpaca
Asked by Me - Mon Jun 22 12:14:15 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. $300 to $25,000 Search for your alpaca! [*:
Answered by , m c m n. - Mon Jun 22 12:20:45 2009
Where can I get merchandise made out of alpaca fur?
Q. my friend has an obsession with alpacas...her b-days next week. i looked online. i want alpaca fur mittens or something but everythings really expensive. any ideas? btw shes 14.
Asked by dancer - Mon May 11 16:05:40 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Compared to cheap products made from sheeps wool, cotton or even acrylic, alpaca products are expensive. What you get is something really special, high-quality, great comfort, and it lasts forever treated the right way. Alpaca fiber is produced less than sheeps wool, cotton, acrylic, and so on, so will be more expensive. If you want to give her something special, buy alpaca mittens. If you just want to give her something ordinary, buy something else.
Answered by Knapper Alpaca - Tue May 12 05:28:45 2009
Q. my friend has an obsession with alpacas...her b-days next week. i looked online. i want alpaca fur mittens or something but everythings really expensive. any ideas? btw shes 14.
Asked by dancer - Mon May 11 16:05:40 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Compared to cheap products made from sheeps wool, cotton or even acrylic, alpaca products are expensive. What you get is something really special, high-quality, great comfort, and it lasts forever treated the right way. Alpaca fiber is produced less than sheeps wool, cotton, acrylic, and so on, so will be more expensive. If you want to give her something special, buy alpaca mittens. If you just want to give her something ordinary, buy something else.
Answered by Knapper Alpaca - Tue May 12 05:28:45 2009
How should I shrink this sweater? 50% Acrylic 25% Alpaca 25% Wool?
Q. Hi everyone, I found some other answers on how to shrink wool and cotton sweaters; most said to wash in warm water and agitate. I'm wondering if that process would work for a sweater that's 50% Acrylic, 25% Alpaca, and 25% Wool. It's a good sweater but it's really baggy. What should I do? Thanks in advance! I'd like it not to felt if at all possible. also, how will the acrylic content of the blend affect any attempt to shrink?
Asked by mdage - Wed Feb 6 16:35:24 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just put it in hot water and wash. It will definitely shrink
Answered by saaanen - Wed Feb 6 16:39:35 2008
Q. Hi everyone, I found some other answers on how to shrink wool and cotton sweaters; most said to wash in warm water and agitate. I'm wondering if that process would work for a sweater that's 50% Acrylic, 25% Alpaca, and 25% Wool. It's a good sweater but it's really baggy. What should I do? Thanks in advance! I'd like it not to felt if at all possible. also, how will the acrylic content of the blend affect any attempt to shrink?
Asked by mdage - Wed Feb 6 16:35:24 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just put it in hot water and wash. It will definitely shrink
Answered by saaanen - Wed Feb 6 16:39:35 2008
Does anyone know how to cook Alpaca shoulder steaks?
Q. My neighbor gave them to me, how do I cook them and what do they taste like?
Asked by matissebradford - Tue Sep 11 16:34:35 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. cook them like you cook steak, marinade first.
Answered by beebee - Tue Sep 11 16:37:00 2007
Q. My neighbor gave them to me, how do I cook them and what do they taste like?
Asked by matissebradford - Tue Sep 11 16:34:35 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. cook them like you cook steak, marinade first.
Answered by beebee - Tue Sep 11 16:37:00 2007
My boyfriend has alpacas what is the best way to sell an alpaca very quickly. He has 3 weeks to move.?
Q. We have 11 of them. And he lives in oakville area near windsor.
Asked by Beck - Tue Jan 5 03:04:31 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Run a buy 3 get one free promotion. It always works.
Answered by Borat2 - Tue Jan 5 03:08:55 2010
Q. We have 11 of them. And he lives in oakville area near windsor.
Asked by Beck - Tue Jan 5 03:04:31 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Run a buy 3 get one free promotion. It always works.
Answered by Borat2 - Tue Jan 5 03:08:55 2010
What do I do if my alpaca is not growing?
Q. I have three alpacas that are at least three months old. One of them is really a lot smaller than the others. He does eat on his own and we supplement with hand feeding. Any ideas of what we can do to help this little guy grow and be healthy?
Asked by azlawson1975 - Sun Mar 29 11:07:11 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You should try to get a fecal sample to your veterinarian for testing. Alpacas can have parasites that slow their growth rates. They can also have many other problems as well. I would find a veterinarian that treats alpacas and get to know them well.
Answered by AnimalDoctor2009 - Sun Mar 29 11:14:04 2009
Q. I have three alpacas that are at least three months old. One of them is really a lot smaller than the others. He does eat on his own and we supplement with hand feeding. Any ideas of what we can do to help this little guy grow and be healthy?
Asked by azlawson1975 - Sun Mar 29 11:07:11 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You should try to get a fecal sample to your veterinarian for testing. Alpacas can have parasites that slow their growth rates. They can also have many other problems as well. I would find a veterinarian that treats alpacas and get to know them well.
Answered by AnimalDoctor2009 - Sun Mar 29 11:14:04 2009
whats the difference between a lama and an alpaca?
Q. We know that Alpacas are worth more but if you look st them how do you tell the difference?
Asked by b_ball_223@yahoo.com F - Tue Jun 22 16:41:14 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. alpacas are smaller and have longer necks
Answered by Sharon - Tue Jun 22 16:43:13 2010
Q. We know that Alpacas are worth more but if you look st them how do you tell the difference?
Asked by b_ball_223@yahoo.com F - Tue Jun 22 16:41:14 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. alpacas are smaller and have longer necks
Answered by Sharon - Tue Jun 22 16:43:13 2010
what are the differnt types of alpaca?
Q. hi i was wondering what the differnt types of alpaca are? thanks so much for your time.
Asked by Sunshine L - Thu Sep 3 15:09:41 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. hi i was wondering what the differnt types of alpaca are? thanks so much for your time.
Asked by Sunshine L - Thu Sep 3 15:09:41 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
how do I clean an alpaca fur tapestry that is smoke stained and dirty from hanging many years.?
Q. it is quite large, and the dry cleaner would not touch it, they said it was to crisp.
Asked by Tammy - Fri Dec 18 22:58:21 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Alpaca fur is NOT machine washable nor should they be dry cleaned. If extensive cleaning is required it is best to take it to a professional furrier. This can be quite expensive. Upkeep is talc and a good brushing with a dog brush. Thoroughly clean by using DRY oatmeal, cornmeal or talcum powder. But never immerse your rug in water. Occasionally you may want to "freshen" your rug, by laying it out in the direct sunlight and it will automatically fluff out to it's original luster. For liquid spills: after blotting up as much of the spill as possible, rub with cornmeal and brush. Water will Shrink it..use a hairdryer on low. According to my friend, if you can find a carpet cleaner that specialises in fine antique rug cleaning you can… [cont.]
Answered by me - Fri Dec 18 23:20:21 2009
Q. it is quite large, and the dry cleaner would not touch it, they said it was to crisp.
Asked by Tammy - Fri Dec 18 22:58:21 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Alpaca fur is NOT machine washable nor should they be dry cleaned. If extensive cleaning is required it is best to take it to a professional furrier. This can be quite expensive. Upkeep is talc and a good brushing with a dog brush. Thoroughly clean by using DRY oatmeal, cornmeal or talcum powder. But never immerse your rug in water. Occasionally you may want to "freshen" your rug, by laying it out in the direct sunlight and it will automatically fluff out to it's original luster. For liquid spills: after blotting up as much of the spill as possible, rub with cornmeal and brush. Water will Shrink it..use a hairdryer on low. According to my friend, if you can find a carpet cleaner that specialises in fine antique rug cleaning you can… [cont.]
Answered by me - Fri Dec 18 23:20:21 2009
What's the difference between a lama and an alpaca?
Q. Just wondering what some differences between these two similiar animals... i know that one is bigger than the other.
Asked by Jesus Blood Never Fails Me - Sat Oct 6 02:18:38 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Do you mean lama or llama? Alpacas and llamas are two separate types of animal, but they are actually both belong to the genus "lama". Although llamas and alpacas are both members of the camelid family, there are many differences between them. First of all is their appearance. Alpacas are much smaller in stature than llamas. Alpacas have samller, pointed ears, while llamas have long banana shaped ears. Alpacas body shape is different, their backs are slightly rounded and their tails are sloped down from their backs. A llama should have a flat, level back with the tail placed right off the end of the back. Next is their fiber. Alpacas can be huacaya or suri and the fiber is generally very soft and abundant. Llamas can be light, medium,… [cont.]
Answered by llamas&goats - Sat Oct 6 18:32:01 2007
Q. Just wondering what some differences between these two similiar animals... i know that one is bigger than the other.
Asked by Jesus Blood Never Fails Me - Sat Oct 6 02:18:38 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Do you mean lama or llama? Alpacas and llamas are two separate types of animal, but they are actually both belong to the genus "lama". Although llamas and alpacas are both members of the camelid family, there are many differences between them. First of all is their appearance. Alpacas are much smaller in stature than llamas. Alpacas have samller, pointed ears, while llamas have long banana shaped ears. Alpacas body shape is different, their backs are slightly rounded and their tails are sloped down from their backs. A llama should have a flat, level back with the tail placed right off the end of the back. Next is their fiber. Alpacas can be huacaya or suri and the fiber is generally very soft and abundant. Llamas can be light, medium,… [cont.]
Answered by llamas&goats - Sat Oct 6 18:32:01 2007
Whats the difference between a llama and an alpaca?
Q. There both cute and fluffy :] Is there a difference?
Asked by ColormeStretch - Fri Apr 16 15:37:00 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. There both cute and fluffy :] Is there a difference?
Asked by ColormeStretch - Fri Apr 16 15:37:00 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
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