Cherry and Chechen Tibetan Support Spindle

Cherry and Chechen Tibetan Support Spindle

Dave has crafted the whorl of this elegant Tibetan supported spindle from chechen wood. Chechen is also known as Caribbean rosewood. The cherry shaft measures 11 1/2 inches long, and the weight of this beautiful handspinning tool is 50 grams. Additional photos can be found in our Etsy shop.

Bocote "Toothbrush Rug" Nalbinding Needle

Bocote "Toothbrush Rug" Nalbinding Needle

Dave has crafted this extra large nalbinding needle out of bocote wood. It is approximately 4 inches long and is used for making rugs. An additional photo can be found in our Etsy shop.

FYI,usually rug making needles this size are made out of discarded toothbrush handles, hence the name toothbrush rugs :)

New Fossil Mammoth Ivory Inlay Spindles

We added two new top whorl drop spindles to our Etsy shop today that featured fossil mammoth ivory inlay. The one on the right which was crafted from cocobolo and rosewood is still available. Each piece of fossil mammoth ivory is unique, making these spindles truly one of a kind.

Resin Cameo Needle Minders

Resin Cameo Needle Minders

Back by popular demand! We have just added quite a few new resin cameo needle minders to the "Fiber Art Tool" section of our Etsy shop. These tend to sell out quickly, so stop by and take a look :)

Birdseye Maple and Cocobolo Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Pyrography

Birdseye Maple and Cocobolo Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Pyrography

Dave has crafted this elegant notched top whorl drop spindle from birdseye maple and cocobolo woods. The 3 inch notched birdseye maple whorl features a beautiful pyrographed oak leaf motif. The overall length of the cocobolo shaft is 10 inches. This 1.8 ounce drop spindle also features a brass hook.

Hawaiian Koa and Tiger Maple Top Whorl Drop Spindle

Hawaiian Koa and Tiger Maple Top Whorl Drop Spindle

This 10 1/2 inch top whorl drop spindle weights 1.1 ounce. The notched whorl was crafted from beautiful Hawaiian koa and measures 2 7/8 inches in diameter. The top of the whorl has been adorned with Dave's signature leaf motif. The equally stunning shaft was turned from tiger maple. A brass hook has been added to the top.

Brass Picot Gauge Set with Case

Brass Picot Gauge Set with Case

Dave has crafted this picot gauge set from round brass tubing. The sizes are 1/16, 1/8, 3/16, and ¼ inches. The set also includes a scribed 2 inch flat brass ruler. The gauges slide inside each other and fit nicely inside the 3 ½ inch Oregon myrtlewood burl case. Burl wood has unique patterns made by nature and cannot be duplicated. Each piece of burl is one of a kind.

Additional photos of this beautiful set can be found at the Ebay auction listing.

Honduras Rosewood, Ebony and Fossil Mammoth Ivory Top Whorl Drop Spindle

Honduras Rosewood, Ebony and Fossil Mammoth Ivory Top Whorl Drop Spindle

Dave has crafted this 1.6 ounce top whorl drop spindle from honduras rosewood and ebony. The 2 5/8 inch honduras rosewood whorl has been accented with beautiful fossil mammoth ivory. The shaft was crafted from ebony, and the overall length of this stunning handspinning tool is 10 inches. A brass hook has been added to this drop spindle.

An additional photo can be found in our Etsy shop.

Bone Nalbinding Toothbrush Rug Making Needle

Bone Nalbinding "Toothbrush" Rug Making Needle

Dave has crafted this extra large nalbinding needle out of buffalo bone. It is approximately 4 inches long and is used for making rugs. Usually rug making needles this size are made out of discarded toothbrush handles, hence the name toothbrush rugs. It is sanded smooth and polished to a glossy finish and is currently up for auction on Ebay.

New Spindles and Bowl

This group of handspinning tools was recently completed for one of our wonderful patrons. The unique spindle at the bottom of the photo features pyrographed shamrocks on it's birch shaft. The walnut whorl has Dave's detailed leaf motif, and this particular spindle can be used as either a top or bottom whorl drop spindle. The walnut spindle in the middle has a delightful shamrock motif that has been created using turquoise and pipestone inlay. Last, but certainly not least, is the gorgeous supported Tibetan spindle which was crafted from koa and birdseye maple, and it's matching birdseye maple bowl. The support spinning bowl has an earthy green earthenware ceramic insert.

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