Sunday

Imitation Tortoise Lace Patter Pricker Pin Vise


Dave crafted this lace pattern pricker pin vise out of acrylic imitation tortoise shell. It measures approximately 2 ¼ inches long overall and is currently up for auction on Ebay.

Brass Picot Gauge Set with Case for Lace Making


Dave has handcrafted this lace making picot gauge set from brass and the case is Holy Land olive wood. The beautiful case measures about 3 ¼ inches long. The brass gauges are 1/16, 1/8, 3/16 and ¼ inch round tubes that all slide together to fit neatly in the case. He has also added a 2 inch picot gauge ruler that also fits in the case with the tube gauges. This unique picot gauge set is currently up for auction on Ebay.

Wednesday

Pear Whorl Takli Maple Burl and Walnut Support Drop Spindle


This pear whorl Takli support spindle measures about 11 1/2 inches long and weights about 1.2 ounces. The whorl was turned from a beautiful piece of Big Leaf Maple Burl and the shaft from Walnut. Cobalt blue celluloid accent rings have been added for a pop of color. Dave has also added a brass hook so you can use this spindle as either a supported spindle or a drop spindle.

Do you need a support spinning bowl for your spindle? If so, please visit the "
Support Spinning Bowls" section of our shop.

Pear Whorl Takli Walnut and Maple Support Drop Spindle


This pear whorl Takli support spindle measures about 11 1/2 inches long and weights about 1.2 ounces. The whorl was turned from a beautiful piece of Walnut and the shaft from Maple. Cobalt blue celluloid accent rings have been added for a pop of color. Dave has also added a brass hook so you can use this spindle as either a supported spindle or a drop spindle.

Ceramic and Honduras Rosewood Low Profile Mini Support Spinning Bowl


This is a new version of our ceramic and wood support spinning bowl--the low profile mini!
The ceramic insert of our low profile mini bowl measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the Honduras Rosewood base is 2 1/2 inches in diameter. This mini bowl is 7/8 inches high. Cork has been added to the bottom to keep the wood from scratching other hard surfaces.

Monday

Ceramic Support Spinning Bowls


We have just added three new ceramic support spinning bowls to our Etsy shop! One is a gorgeous mossy green, one the popular peppered raspberry and the other an earthy color that's called "Ancient Woodlands". All three of the bowls seen in the photo above can be found in the "Support Spinning Bowls" section of our Etsy shop.

Thursday

Two New Ceramic and Wood Support Spinning Bowls

Ceramic and Wood Support Spinning Bowls
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We have just added two new ceramic and wood support spinning bowls to our Etsy shop. The first, has a beautiful blue glazed ceramic inner bowl that has been inset into a white ash base. The second, features a gorgeous green glazed ceramic inner bowl that has been inset into a stunning spalted maple base. Additional photos and information can be found at the Etsy listing for each bowl. Click here to visit the "Support Spinning Bowl" section of our Etsy shop.

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.