Kris Cody’s journey with Paka Apparel
Join me in this episode as I discuss Kris Cody’s personal and business journey with Paka Apparel and share his passion for innovation and alpacas.
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Creative Crocheting with Toft UK
Kerry Lord of Toft UK runs a successful business selling crochet kits and helping people learn simple skills for creative crocheting. Listen and be inspired
Alpaca Shearing can be fun
It has been coming for a while but finally arrived this week – alpaca shearing.
Preparation makes the job easier and more enjoyable, though it is still a necessary, physical, dirty and smelly job – it is lucky we like the smell of alpacas!
It is all about the fibre with Bridget Tibbs-Hamilton 37
In this podcast episode, Bridget Tibbs-Hamilton of Cotswold tells her story of how for her it came to be all about the fibre. Beautiful alpaca fibre.
Episode 26 – review of the last 6 months Part 2
Part 2 of a review of episodes from the last 6 mths. Includes what you can do with the fleece and the most important equipment on your farm.
Episode 21 – A passion for alpaca fleece with Julia Berry
In conversation with Julia Berry of Apple Cross Alpacas who has a passion for alpaca fibre and a mission to share the delight of top quality fleece with everyone.
Episode 19 – Victoria Barrett of Simply Alpaca
Victoria Barrett has over 10 yrs of alpaca experience. Here we talk about what new and prospective owners need to know; her alpaca fibre workshops and handling courses, including animal-assisted interventions.
Episode 18 – Selling alpaca fibre and products to crafters
Taking alpaca fibre to the craft market. A great day out at Wonderwool Wales with alpaca owners and their gorgeous products. With Sue Heatherington
Episode 17 – Alpacappella Jewellery with Marta Kwasniewicz
Marta Kwasniewicz designs and produces beautiful jewellery with alpaca fibre using a range of techniques including Kumihimo the Japanese braiding technique.
Alpaca Tribe Podcast – Episode 3 – Jen Delucia on Fibre
Fleece is the primary product from alpacas. If you only have a few it can be difficult to know how to make good use of it. There are ways of getting started and having a go that can be both enjoyable and profitable. To make a living with it you will have to be able to scale but you can certainly discover what you like doing and find suitable outlets even at a smaller size.