Mini Rim Weighted Pistachio and Hormigo Negro Top Whorl Drop Spindle

Dave has crafted the 1 7/8 inch diameter notched whorl of this mini rim weighted top whorl drop spindle from pistachio, and the 7 1/4 inch shaft from hormigo negro. A brass hook has been added to the top. The photos don't do this beautiful pistachio justice!  The weight of this gorgeous rim weighted handspinning tool is 1.1 ounces (30 grams).  Additional photos can be seen in our Etsy shop.

Large Birdseye Maple and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl with Spindle Parking Port

Our originally designed support spinning bowl combines the efficiency of a ceramic surface with the stability of a wide beautiful wooden base. The beautiful blue ceramic insert measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the gorgeous birdseye maple wood base is 3 3/4 inches in diameter. Cork has been added to the bottom of this bowl to keep the wood from scratching other hard surfaces.

**Please note, this larger bowl was crafted from the only bowl blank of this size that Dave had on hand, so no other bowls of this size will be made in the near future and is not available for custom orders.**

Ceramic and Tiger Maple Lap Support Spinning Bowl with Pyrography

Dave has crafted this beautiful lap support spinning bowl from tiger maple, and has adorned it with his signature pyrographed leaf motif. The ceramic bowl measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the tiger maple base is approximately 2 3/4 inches in diameter and 6 1/4 inches in length. A burnt orange glaze was used on the earthenware clay inner bowl. Cork dots on the bottom keep the wood from scratching your chair.  Additional photos can be seen in our Etsy shop.

Ponderosa Pine Needle Basket with Bone, Turquoise and Wood Accents

We have created this pine needle basket and lid from ponderosa pine needles. This basket measures 3 inches in diameter and about 2 inches in height. This beautiful little basket features an old wooden bead, turquoise and bone accents on the lid.  An additional photo can be found in our Etsy shop.

Mini Rim Weighted Olive Burl and Chechen Top Whorl Drop Spindle

Dave has crafted the 1 7/8 inch diameter notched whorl of this rim weighted top whorl drop spindle from olive burl, and the 7 1/4 inch shaft from chechen. A brass hook has been added to the top.  The weight of this gorgeous rim weighted handspinning tool is 1.1 ounces (30 grams).  Additional photos can be found in our Etsy shop.

Moose Antler and Cocobolo Top Whorl Drop Spindles

Two new moose antler top whorl drop spindles were added to our Etsy shop today.  The spindle above weights 1.0 ounces, and the one below weights 0.8 ounces.  Both of these stunning handspinning tools have a 7 1/4 inch long cocobolo shaft.

Myrtlewood Magnetic Needle Holder Dish with Ponderosa Pine Needles

Dave has hidden a rare earth magnet under this beautiful little dish that he turned from Oregon myrtlewood. The dish measures 3 1/4 inches in diameter and stands 1 1/4 inches high. To accent this pin dish, ponderosa pine needles were woven around the top.  An additional photo can be found at the Etsy listing for this needle minder dish.

Mini Ponderosa Pine Needle Baskets

We have just added four beautiful miniature baskets in our Etsy shop!  These little beauties were made from ponderosa pine needles and would be perfect for holding buttons and rings.  The lid of each basket has been accented with either fossil ivory, myrtlewood or a vintage rose button.  More photos of these unique little baskets can be found here.

The Celtic Druid's Egg Pendants

We have added two new Celtic "Druid's Egg" pendants to our Etsy shop.  These Druid's Eggs, which are our original design, were crafted from air dry clay.  A rich copper patina was added to give these pendants the appearance of aged bronze.  The pendant featured above was beaded with copper colored glass beads and old African trade brass beads.  The pendant featured below hangs from a leather cord that can be tied to accommodate many necklines, and is easily removed if you have a favorite chain you prefer to use.

New French Spool Knitters

Two new French spool knitters with loop lifters were added to our Etsy shop today.  The first was crafted from cedar burl, and the second from maple burl.  Each spool knitter comes with a spangled buffalo bone loop lifter.