Re: Degumming silk

[Carla Calvi]

Hello,
        The recipe I have for degumming silk is to boil the cocoons 
in water with a bit of washing soda.  If they have already holes you 
may be able to stretch them up into a roving.
Good luck,
-- 
Carla Calvi
Durham, NC

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