What to do with old hair (bringing together two threads)

[Abacus]

Whenever I see a pile of horse hair on the floor after clipping, I think (for less than a second) about stuffing cushions, or making jumpers. I think there was a book some years ago called 'knitting with dog hair' (how revolting). Any other ideas?

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Chuck it on the muck heap ? I can't imagine using it for anything it's horrible, the birds like it to make their nests thats a good enough reason for me.

 

[MereChristmas]

I think horsehair was used as under clothing when people of the Middle Ages ( not middle-aged people? ) wore it as a religious penance, which would explain why it isn’t used

 

[mini_b]

Sprinkle it inside the shoes and clothes of anyone that has crossed you that day

 

[teacups]

Potentially it could be used to mix into lime render.

 

[Rowreach]

It's very good for keeping slugs away from plants.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Sprinkle it inside the shoes and clothes of anyone that has crossed you that day

Or put it in there underwear have had enough horse clippings in mine over the years and it's no fun, I now clip horses without underwear and normally chuck the clothing I'm wearing away afterwards.

 

[KittenInTheTree]

It makes good material for paintbrushes, if you can be bothered making your own paintbrushes.

 

[Lois Lame]

Whenever I see a pile of hair I think about my compost heap. But also the birds and their nests. I've sometimes taken handfuls home (from the paddock).

But even at the hairdressers on the rare occasions that I go I gaze at the fallen locks. What a waste. I imagine myself asking for it to be bundled up and given to me. Great stuff, hair. Very nutritious for the compost.

 

[Abacus]

I’m so glad it’s not just me that stares at it thinking it just have a use. Even while I’m itching with a bra full of hair and hating every moment.

Maybe we could turn it into industrial scale house insulation… saving the heating bills…

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

It makes good material for paintbrushes, if you can be bothered making your own paintbrushes.

Can you imagine what a ? job

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I’m so glad it’s not just me that stares at it thinking it just have a use. Even while I’m itching with a bra full of hair and hating every moment.

Maybe we could turn it into industrial scale house insulation… saving the heating bills…

Throw the bra away you will never get the hair out tried it I now clip free range ?