Beehives (beehive coils, also related to slubs) are a Spinning technique you can use to create a yarn with puffy segments along some or all of the length. It creates a texture you can use to represent data.
Resources & Tutorials
- YouTube, How to Spin Slubs and Beehives (10 min) - Rehash Fiber
- YouTube, How to Spin Beehive Coils (18 min) - JillianEve