Six new support spindle bowls were listed in our Etsy shop this evening. The spindle bowls above, were crafted from figured maple, and the lap support spindle bowls below were made from ambrosia maple. Our spindle bowls, which are an original design, feature a ceramic insert which provides a fast, efficient surface for your spindle. Additional photos of these handspinning tools can be found here.
Saturday
Friday
Swiss Pear Flat Style Tatting Shuttle with Carved Rose Motif
Swiss Pear was the wood chosen by Dave to create this beautiful 3 1/4 inch long flat style tatting shuttle. He has carved his signature rose and leaf motif onto one side, and painted it with acrylic paint. Diamond glaze was used to seal the paint to protect it from wear. Beeswax was used to finish this shuttle. You can find this little beauty for sale in our Etsy shop.
Sunday
Carved Moose Antler and Ebony Mini Rim Weighted Top Whorl Drop Spindle
*Due to export restrictions of wildlife materials, we cannot ship products crafted from antler outside of the U.S.*
This unique 0.8 ounce moose antler rim weighted top whorl drop spindle has been intricately carved by Dave with his signature leaf motif. The notched whorl measures 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and the ebony shaft is 7 3/4 inches in length. The bottom of the shaft has been shaped to accommodate a half hitch and a brass hook has been added to the top.
**Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**
Monday
Moose Antler Ogham Blessing Whorl Support Spindle
"A blessing on the soul" is the inscription that Dave has carved into the 1 1/2 inch diameter moose antler whorl of this Takli support spindle. This 8th century Ogham blessing was first discovered on an ancient spindle whorl in Buckquoy, Birsay, Orkney, Scotland in 1970.
The ebony shaft measures 9 1/2 inches in length, and the weight of this beautiful handspinning tool is 0.9 ounces (25 grams). Additional photos can be seen in our Etsy shop.
**Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**
The Return of the Queen!
.....the "Little Queen Bee" tatting shuttle, that is! It’s been a while since Dave has made any tatting shuttles. Since he can no longer do the intricate small work required for the more elaborate shuttles, he is going to concentrate on flat shuttles.
This “Little Queen Bee” flat shuttle has been a favorite of our tatting customers (it sold in our Etsy shop before I could get it posted here or on Facebook, but there will be more in the future). Made from upcycled blinds, it is super lightweight and very smooth to the touch with its beeswax finish.
Saturday
Carved Moose Antler and Cocobolo Takli Support Spindle
The beautiful whorl of this 1.3 ounce (37grams) moose antler Takli support spindle has been intricately carved by Dave with his signature leaf motif. The whorl measures 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and the cocobolo shaft is 10 inches in length.
**Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**
Carved Moose Antler and Cocobolo Mini Rim Weighted Top Whorl Drop Spindle
This unique 1.0 ounce moose antler rim weighted top whorl drop spindle has been intricately carved by Dave with his signature leaf motif. The notched whorl measures 1 5/8 inches in diameter, and the cocobolo shaft is 7 3/4 inches in length. The bottom of the shaft has been shaped to accommodate a half hitch and a brass hook has been added to the top.
**Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**
Moose Antler and Cocobolo Takli Support Spindle
This 1.0 ounce (27grams) Takli support spindle was crafted by Dave from moose antler and cocobolo. The whorl measures 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and the cocobolo shaft is 10 1/4 inches in length.
**Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**
Wednesday
Mini Rim Weighted Ambrosia Maple and Mahogany Top Whorl Drop Spindle
Dave has crafted the 1 7/8 inch diameter notched whorl of this rim weighted top whorl drop spindle from beautiful ambrosia maple, and the 7 1/2 inch shaft from mahogany. A brass hook has been added to the top. The weight of this gorgeous rim weighted handspinning tool is 0.7 ounces. An additional photo can be seen in our Etsy shop.
Tuesday
Mini Rim Weighted Chechen and Birch Top Whorl Drop Spindle
Dave has crafted the 1 7/8 inch diameter notched whorl of this rim weighted top whorl drop spindle from beautiful chechen, and the 7 1/4 inch shaft from birch. A brass hook has been added to the top. The weight of this gorgeous rim weighted handspinning tool is 0.9 ounces. An additional photo can be seen in our Etsy shop.
Friday
Fossil Ivory Nalbinding Needles
Wednesday
Andean/Peruvian Style Bottom Whorl Drop Spindles
Medieval Norse Fossil Mammoth Ivory Nalbinding Rug Needle
Friday
Medieval Norse Fossil Mammoth Ivory Nalbinding Needles
Dave has carved these nalbinding needles from fossil mammoth ivory. At the suggestion of some of our wonderful customers who are active participants in the SCA, Dave has tried to create an authentic looking replica of a Medieval tool. The sizes of these beautiful needles are 3 3/8 inch, 2 7/8 inch and 2 1/4 inch. These lovely tools can be found in our Etsy shop.
Ash Phang Support Spindle with Turquoise Inlay
Dave has crafted this 10 1/2 inch long Phang supported spindle from ash. Turquoise inlay adorns this beautiful handspinning tool. The weight of this spindle is 1.1 ounce (32 grams). An additional photo can be seen in our Etsy shop.
Wednesday
Ambrosia Maple and Ceramic Lap Support Spinning Bowls
Dave has crafted these beautiful lap support spinning bowls from ambrosia maple. The ceramic bowl measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the ambrosia maple base is approximately 2 3/4 inches in diameter and 6 1/4 inches in length. Cork dots on the bottom keep the wood from scratching your chair. Please visit our Etsy shop to view additional photos of these handspinning tools.
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