Wool Solution Emulsifying Blocks

The lanolin tends to absorb quickly, so letting it soak just means you are soaking it in soap water, which would be how you would remove lanolin
The lanolin coats the wool, so having too much in there just means it is staying in the water as it can’t easily get through and being wasted down the sink
Layering is a great way to allow the lanolin to penetrate the fiber first, then adding another layer
If you are struggling just get some distilled water, you don’t need much in this process and it is cheaper than wasting lanolin
Citric acid or vinegar will pull lanolin from a solution. You can make your solution clumpy and skim off the top and remove the lanolin. It is a wax so you can rinse it to reuse. Do this if your mixture breaks or you used too much and want to save it for later.
Why would we do all this? Lanolin is nature’s way of moisturizing wool. It creates a waterproof barrier as well as the anti-microbial natural of your wool.

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How to Lanolize

Use boiling hot water. Heat in the kettle or use a microwaveable glass
Use about half a cup
Use a 1 emulsion block with about twice the volume of lanolin.
Dissolve the emulsion block in the hot water
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Don’t worry if its not entirely dissolved
The soap makes the mixture cloudy, not as much the lanolin
Using too much soap can make a really stable emulsion, but also just puts more soap into the wool. The goal is the lanolin in the wool
Mix in lanolin
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You can use a jar and shake or or just use a spoon to stir
This mixture doesn’t have to be overly milky looking
A few little floating bits is ok
Large chunks is likely due to a water issue
Acidic water doesn’t like to emulsify lanolin. Try adding a bit of baking soda. Some need to use distilled or bottled water
Add room temperature water
Use about half a cup
Pour into a small basin or bowl that your wool fits into nicely
Too large and the emulsion spreads too much
Avoid plastic because the lanolin is hard to clean off
Metal is nice to clean and also cools the mixture quickly.
Place your INSIDE OUT wool into the basin
Aim for the wet-zone aka crotch, to go in first
Squeeze gently and move around to allow the lanolin to absorb
The wool will absorb the lanolin very quickly. Having heavy lanolin will result in staining and clumping. Light lanolin in the basin will avoid this.
Remove the wool, no need to soak
Your bowl should have a tiny bit of water left
This water should be cloudy with a bit of soap and traces of lanolin
Reheat this little bit of water to dip a subsequent pair , you can add a little bit more emulsion block if needed
Or save to use at a later date
It is best to not dump this liquid as it can clog drains with any residual lanolin in the solution over time
Turn the garment right side out and gently rub the sides together. This will help the lanolin absorb into the fibers
Lay flat to dry
If you want to add more lanolin, repeat this process. It is a good idea to let it dry a bit first. You may find you have lots in there though.
I am adding in a new step, rinse the wool after the lanolin has settled into the fibers.  Turn the wool right side out and rinse the soap out, spinning in the machine is helpful.