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 learned that there's a considerable difference when spinning the shifu previously moistened and not moistened. the strips twist a lot better and are less prone to breakage. also learned that too much accumulated twist on the spindle shaft leads to breakage. given the rigid nature of paper  it is a much different animal to treat than wool for example. so the spinning principles apply, but with a different twist,pardon the pun. the twisted length need to be shorter and then gathered on the shaft below the whorl. at least this has been my experience.any shifu spinner out there please chime in!

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