Here is a list of what you may use your alpaca fiber for or who you can sell it to:
Felting - Wet or dry felting is a fun project. The list of items needed to complete a felting project is short and inexpensive. Wet felting creates sheets of alpaca fiber that has been meshed together and shrunk so that it stays together. This process requires raw alpaca fiber, hot water, soap and a method of agitation. Dry felting is an art in itself. This is usually done with felting needles. This method requires raw alpaca fiber, a felting needle and a support base. Both methods are best understood with an instructional video or pictures.
Spinning - An art form that was almost lost in the US is now back on the rise. Spinning is when an artist uses raw alpaca or other fibers to make spun yarn. Rather than using commercial methods of spinning, these artists use spinning wheels that are powered by their feet or some even spin by hand. Spinning allows for greater variety in the type of yarn that is desired.
Yarn - One of the most popular ways to utilize alpaca fiber is yarn. As was discussed above, this can be processed by spinning or you can send your raw alpaca fiber to a mill for processing. Either way, nothing beats using yarn made from your own alpacas and then turning it into a cherished piece. Such products include: Alpaca hats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, shawls, etc. This list can be endless. If it can be knit or crocheted, you can do it with alpaca!
Fiber fill - Excellent for stuffing just about anything. Bedding, pillows, you name it! Since it is naturally hypoallergenic, you don't have to worry about allergens like those in down.
Bird nesting - Leftover alpaca bits are great to put in bird feeders so that birds will nest with the alpaca and hopefully near your home! And don't bother cleaning it, the little bits of hay will thrill the birds all the more!
Various craft projects - Scrapbooking etc... - As you probably have figured out by now, your imagination is the limit with alpaca. Even if you're not creative, don't worry, lots of other people are and they love to find new ways to express their projects. Alpaca fiber gives crafters another avenue to explore. So don't be shy, try something crazy or suggest something crazy to potential buyers.
Felting - Wet or dry felting is a fun project. The list of items needed to complete a felting project is short and inexpensive. Wet felting creates sheets of alpaca fiber that has been meshed together and shrunk so that it stays together. This process requires raw alpaca fiber, hot water, soap and a method of agitation. Dry felting is an art in itself. This is usually done with felting needles. This method requires raw alpaca fiber, a felting needle and a support base. Both methods are best understood with an instructional video or pictures.
Spinning - An art form that was almost lost in the US is now back on the rise. Spinning is when an artist uses raw alpaca or other fibers to make spun yarn. Rather than using commercial methods of spinning, these artists use spinning wheels that are powered by their feet or some even spin by hand. Spinning allows for greater variety in the type of yarn that is desired.
Yarn - One of the most popular ways to utilize alpaca fiber is yarn. As was discussed above, this can be processed by spinning or you can send your raw alpaca fiber to a mill for processing. Either way, nothing beats using yarn made from your own alpacas and then turning it into a cherished piece. Such products include: Alpaca hats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, shawls, etc. This list can be endless. If it can be knit or crocheted, you can do it with alpaca!
Fiber fill - Excellent for stuffing just about anything. Bedding, pillows, you name it! Since it is naturally hypoallergenic, you don't have to worry about allergens like those in down.
Bird nesting - Leftover alpaca bits are great to put in bird feeders so that birds will nest with the alpaca and hopefully near your home! And don't bother cleaning it, the little bits of hay will thrill the birds all the more!
Various craft projects - Scrapbooking etc... - As you probably have figured out by now, your imagination is the limit with alpaca. Even if you're not creative, don't worry, lots of other people are and they love to find new ways to express their projects. Alpaca fiber gives crafters another avenue to explore. So don't be shy, try something crazy or suggest something crazy to potential buyers.