Four new lap support spindle bowls were listed in our Etsy shop today. The lighter wood bowls were crafted from silver maple, and the other bowls are African mahogany. All of these spinning bowls feature our dimpled ceramic inserts.
Saturday
Mini Eucalyptus Burl, East Indian Rosewood and Dymondwood Tibetan Support Spindle Travel Set
The 1 1/2 inch whorl of this mini Tibetan spindle was crafted from eucalyptus burl. The 8 1/2 inch shaft has been crafted from East Indian rosewood, and the tip has been crafted from purple dymondwood. The weight of this beautiful spindle is 0.8 oz. (21 grams).
When constructing his spindles, Dave mounts the spindle whorl blank on the shaft, and then turns and shapes the whorl and shaft together to achieve a well balanced spindle.
Also included with this set is a mini ceramic spinning bowl that travels securely in it's velvet pouch.
When constructing his spindles, Dave mounts the spindle whorl blank on the shaft, and then turns and shapes the whorl and shaft together to achieve a well balanced spindle.
Also included with this set is a mini ceramic spinning bowl that travels securely in it's velvet pouch.
Tuesday
Mini Tibetan Support Spindle with Mini Dimpled Bowl Set
The 1 5/8 inch whorl of this mini Tibetan spindle was crafted from ambrosia maple. The 8 1/2 inch shaft has been crafted from hard maple, and the tip is a gorgeous stabilized box elder. The weight of this beautiful spindle is 0.8 oz. (22 grams).
The accompanying maple mini spindle bowl measures 2 inches in diameter and 1 inch in height, with the dimpled ceramic insert measuring 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
When constructing his spindles, Dave mounts the spindle whorl blank on the shaft, and then turns and shapes the whorl and shaft together to achieve a well balanced spindle. Additional photos of these handspinning tools can be found in our Etsy shop.
Wednesday
Top Whorl Drop Spindles
These are the newest top whorl drop spindles crafted by Dave. The whorl woods are Oregon myrtlewood, maple burl and birdseye maple. Please visit our Etsy shop to see additional photos of other fiber art tools by Grizzly Mountain Arts.
Ambrosia Maple, Hard Maple and Diamondwood Tibetan Support Spindle
This beautiful Tibetan support spindle weights 0.9 ounces (25 grams). The hard maple shaft measures about 11 inches in length, and the whorl which is crafted from ambrosia maple, measures about 1 3/4 inches in diameter. The tip has been crafted from emerald green diamondwood.
When constructing his spindles, Dave mounts the spindle whorl blank on the shaft, and then turns and shapes the whorl and shaft together to achieve a well balanced spindle.
When constructing his spindles, Dave mounts the spindle whorl blank on the shaft, and then turns and shapes the whorl and shaft together to achieve a well balanced spindle.
Mini Ambrosia Maple Tibetan Support Spindle Travel Set
These little beauties are perfect for lace weight and other fine, lightweight fibers. The 1 1/2 inch whorl of this mini Tibetan spindle was crafted from ambrosia maple. The 8 1/2 inch shaft has been crafted from hard maple, and the tip has been crafted from diamondwood. The weight of this beautiful spindle is 0.7 oz. (19 grams).
When constructing his spindles, Dave mounts the spindle whorl blank on the shaft, and then turns and shapes the whorl and shaft together to achieve a well balanced spindle. Also included with this set is a mini ceramic spinning bowl that travels securely in it's velvet pouch.
When constructing his spindles, Dave mounts the spindle whorl blank on the shaft, and then turns and shapes the whorl and shaft together to achieve a well balanced spindle. Also included with this set is a mini ceramic spinning bowl that travels securely in it's velvet pouch.
Friday
Travel Size Ceramic Support Spindle Bowls
Four new travel size ceramic support spinning bowls were listed in our Etsy shop today. If you'd like to see more photos of these handspinning tools, please click here to visit our shop. Thanks for looking!
Wednesday
Oregon Myrtlewood Tibetan Support Spindle
This beautiful support spindle weights 1.3 ounces (36 grams). The Oregon myrtlewood shaft measures about 11 1/2 inches in length, and the whorl which is also crafted from Oregon myrtlewood, measures about 2 inches in diameter. The tip has been crafted from jatoba. The whorl of this handspinning tool has been adorned with Dave's signature pyrographed leaf motif.
When constructing his spindles, Dave mounts the spindle whorl blank on the shaft, and then turns and shapes the whorl and shaft together to achieve a well balanced spindle.
This beautiful handspinning tool is for sale in our Etsy shop.
Hand Crafted Brass Tatting Picot Hook
This 2 1/2 inch long picot hook was crafted by Dave from brass. The 4 inch fob has been beaded by Jo with a beautiful cloisonne bead and Swarovski crystals. This beautiful fiber art tool is for sale in our Etsy shop.
Sunday
New Lap Support Spindle Bowls
African mahogany, birdseye maple, silver maple and Oregon myrtlewood are the woods Dave used to craft the lap support spinning bowls above. The earthenware ceramic inserts have been adorned by hand and kiln fired. Please visit our Etsy shop to view these and other fine handcrafted fiber art tools.
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