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Author Topic: Fullers earth Ulfgar Member Member # 225 posted 05-17-2002 03:23 AM                Can anyone tell me what the process of "fulling" does to cloth, and exactly what "fullers earth" is? What cloths is it done to and why? cheers Julian -------------------- Yes, these are bruises from fighting.That's right, I'm enlightened! Registered: Oct 2001  |  IP: Logged Jeff Johnson Member Member # 22 posted 05-17-2002 09:11 AM                   "Fulling" is the process that removes the lanolin (oil) from wool in preparation for dyeing. Dye doesn't stick well to oily fibres. "Fuller's Earth" is the clay/mineral they use to do it. -------------------- Geoffrey Bourrette Man At Arms Registered: May 2000  |  IP: Logged

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