Question on how to use cotton

 

Cotton isn't really "edible," but the folks here are so knowledgeable that I
figured I'd post the question here anyway.

I have a single cotton plant that is starting to produce fluffy white
cotton.  I planted it as an experiment (it was the only one of ten seeds
that made it), and I'd like to use the cotton if possible.  The plant
currently has about 30-40 unopened bolls on it, and many new flowers (and
may I just interject that I don't think any plant flower is quite as
attractive as the cotton flower?).  I have looked online for ways for a
non-farmer to harvest, clean, and make cotton ready for use, but I can't
seem to find anything.  It's as if hobbyists are just expected to grow it
and then do nothing else.

Does anyone know, or have links to websites that could tell me what to do
with the cotton once it is picked?  All I can think of is to use it to stuff
toys, but surely there are some craft uses out there that I am not finding.
Is there an easy way to make it into fibers or threads?  Thanks.
--S.

 

http://www.perunaturtex.com/scientif.htm
http://www.madehow.com/Volume-3/Yarn.html

Looks like a lot of work

 

http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-turn-cotton-balls-into-smokeless-gunpowder-196742/view/  

 



When entertainment is violence, violence becomes entertainment.
Possibly good information, but, personally, I would rather see stuffed
dolls.
--
³When you give food to the poor, they call you a saint. When you ask why the
poor have no food, they call you a communist.²
-Archbishop Helder Camara

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Yeah, it does.  I'm thinking textiles are not the way to go here.  Maybe
some sort of craft projects instead.  Or just send them to my little cousins
because they are cool!
--S.