Thursday
Hawaiian Koa and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl
This beautiful support spinning bowl has been crafted from Hawaiian koa. The ceramic insert was glazed with "Blue Grotto". You can find this spindle bowl in our Etsy shop.
~More About Koa~
The Acacia koa tree, is a species of flowering tree in the pea family found mainly on the Hawaiian islands, where it is the second most common tree. Its name in the Hawaiian language means brave, bold, fearless, or warrior. Koa is one of the fastest growing Hawaiian trees capable of reaching 20-30 feet in five years and was used by the Hawaiian natives to make outrigger canoes and surfboards. Being a tonewood, koa is often used in the construction of ukuleles, acoustic guitars and Hawaiian steel guitars.
Tuesday
Walnut "Bee's Knees" Wrist Distaff with WPI Gauges
Walnut "Bee's Knees" Wrist Distaff with WPI Gauges ~Click photo for a larger view~
This "bee's knees" style distaff is very similar to a familiar style of lace bobbin that Dave has made in the past. Bees have segmented legs with joints or "knees" in between, and this is reflected in the design of this 7 inch long walnut distaff. Of course, everyone knows that the expression "the bee's knees" is also a term meaning excellence-the highest quality. This lovely distaff has both a 1 inch WPI and a 1/2 inch WPI on the end. A swivel was added to allow the distaff to rotate or turn as the roving is pulled from it.
Saturday
Lightweight Walnut Hand Distaff with Carved Checkering
This is a new handspinning tool for our Etsy shop! Beautiful carved checkering adorns the top of this walnut hand distaff. Weighting 2.0 ounces, this lightweight distaff would be a lovely addition to your handspinning tool collection.
Wednesday
Walnut, Cherry and Hard Maple Tibetan Support Spindle with Pyrography
Dave has crafted this 12 inch long Tibetan support spindle from walnut, cherry and hard mahogany. The rim of the walnut whorl has been adorned with a beautiful pyrographed rose and leaf motif. The shaft was crafted from cherry, and the point from hard mahogany. This gorgeous spindle weights 1.8 ounces (50 grams).
Friday
Cherry and Birch Bottom Whorl Drop Spindle
Beautifully carved checkering adorns the Cherry whorl of this bottom whorl drop spindle. The whorl measures three inches in diameter. The twelve inch Birch shaft has a "Notch and Slot", also known as a T-notch and a brass bumper. The weight of this spindle is 1.9 ounces.
If you enjoy using a half hitch instead of a hook on your drop spindle, but don't like having to spin off the side of your spindle top, you need a "Notch and Slot". Dave has carved a few of these on special requests from customers and has decided to offer the unique tip on some of his spindles here on Etsy. The notch allows you to firmly attach your half hitch loop and the slot allows your yarn to spin suspended on "dead center" of the spindle tip. The half hitch is quick to attach and quickly comes free without fumbling. The "Notch and Slot" is also ideal on these longer shaft spindles when you want to spin by rolling off the thigh and not having to worry about the hook catching on your clothes.
A Trio of Spindles
Walnut and Maple with Turquoise and Pipestone InlayThis lovely trio of spindles were created for one of our wonderful patrons. The spindles were handcrafted from walnut and the carved checkered whorls have been inlayed with maple. The delicate inlay was created with turquoise and pipestone.
Ceramic and Fiddleback Maple Support Spinning Bowl with Pyrography
We have created a support spinning bowl that has combined the efficiency of a ceramic surface with the stability of a wide beautiful wooden base. Our ceramic bowl measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the fiddleback maple base is 2 3/4 inches in diameter. A felt backing keeps the wood from scratching other hard surfaces. The fiddleback maple wood base has also been adorned with a lovely leaf motif. The glaze used on this bowl is called "Monet's Garden".
Goncalo Alves and Mammoth Ivory Russian Support Spindle
Dave has crafted this lovely Russian support spindle from Goncalo Alves. He has inlayed the spindle with fossil mammoth ivory accents.
This Russian support spindle measures 11 3/4 inches in length, and weights 40g (1.4 ounces).
"Autumn" Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl
Autumn Ceramic Support Spinning BowlThis is a new glaze for us called "Autumn". It has gorgeous fall colors of various shades of greens and browns.
Our ceramic spinning bowl measures 3 inches in diameter across the bottom with a recessed well to support the spindle on top.
Fiddleback Maple Top Whorl Silk Drop Spindle
Our AWESOME patrons are keeping us busy creating new tools and we are very grateful! I will try to catch up on posting the photos of our latest pieces.
This top whorl silk drop spindle has been crafted from fiddleback maple. It is approximately 8 inches long and weighs 1.1 ounces. A brass hook has been inset in the top.
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