Thursday

Ceramic and Oregon Myrtlewood Lap Support Spinning Bowl


This ceramic bowl measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the Oregon myrtlewood base is approximately 2 1/2 inches in diameter and 6 3/4 inches in length. Purple glaze was used on the earthenware clay inner bowl. No two pieces ever come out of the kiln the same.
Additional photos can be found in our Etsy shop.

Monday

Cocobolo and Ebony Tibetan Support Spindle

Cocobolo and Ebony Tibetan Support Spindle
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Created at the request of one of our wonderful patrons, this Tibetan support spindle is approximately 11 inches long and weighs 59g (2.0 ounces). The Cocobolo whorl has been attached to an Ebony shaft. The Ebony tip has been accented with fossil mammoth ivory.

Cocobolo and East Indian Rosewood Tibetan Support Spindle


This Tibetan support spindle is approximately 12 1/4 inches long and weighs 50g (1.8 ounces). The 2 inch whorl has been crafted from East Indian Rosewood and has been attached to a Cocobolo shaft. Additional photos can be found at the Etsy listing.

Goncalo Alves, Birch and Mesquite Tibetan Support Spindle


This Tibetan support spindle is approximately 12 1/2 inches long and weighs 50g (1.8 ounces). The Goncalo Alves whorl measures approximately 1.75 inches and has been attached to a Birch shaft. The tip has been crafted from hard Mesquite. An additional photos can be found at the Etsy listing.

Cherry, Walnut and Honduran Rosewood Tibetan Support Spindle


This Tibetan support spindle is approximately 12 1/2 inches long and weighs 38g (1.3 ounces). The Cherry whorl measures approximately 1.75 inches and has been attached to a Walnut shaft. The tip has been crafted from Honduran Rosewood. Additional photos can be viewed at the Etsy listing.

Saturday

Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl


This beautiful blue support spinning bowl measures 3 inches in diameter across the bottom with a recessed well to support the spindle on top. We are making our support spinning bowls in a variety of glazes and no two pieces ever come out of the kiln the same. This earthy blue support bowl is one of my favorites and can be found in our Grizzly Mountain Arts Etsy Shop.

Wednesday

Handcrafted Tiger Maple Wood Tatting Shuttle

Handcrafted Tiger Maple Wood Tatting Shuttle
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Dave crafted this 3 1/4 inch tatting shuttle from a piece of beautiful Tiger Maple. I think you can see why its called Tiger Maple. The patterns seem to change with the different angles of the light hitting it. Dave also went through my stash of vintage buttons and found one that looked like a little piece of tatting, so he carved a recess and inset it into this shuttle. If you'd like to view more photos of this stunning tatting shuttle, please visit the Ebay auction listing.

Tuesday

Bone Toothbrush Rug Needle


Dave crafted this beautiful toothbrush rug
needle from bone. Originally, this style of rug needle was made from old toothbrushes, that is until they stopped making them with a hole in the handle. More photos of this needle may been seen at the Etsy listing.

Walnut French Reproduction Support Spindle with Fossil Walrus Ivory


Walnut is the wood that Dave chose for this beautiful French reproduction supported spindle. This spindle measures 12 inches long and weights 1.8 (52g) ounces. Dave has adorned this spindle with fossil walrus ivory accents. This spindle also features a groove and slot style tip for holding the yarn twist. More photos of this spindle can be found at the Etsy listing.

Sunday

Cocobolo Lace Pattern Pricker Pin Vise Tool


Dave crafted this lovely pin vise tool which is currently up for auction on Ebay, from Cocobolo wood. It measures 2 inches long, not counting the pin.