Myrtlewood and Hickory Tibetan Support Spindle

This beautiful Tibetan support spindle weights 1.1 ounces (30 grams). The hickory shaft measures 10 1/2 inches in length, and the whorl, which measures about 1 1/4 inches in diameter, is crafted from myrtlewood.  Click here to see additional photos of this tool.

Carved Moose Antler and East Indian Rosewood Rim Weighted Top Whorl Drop Spindle

**Due to export restrictions of wildlife materials, we cannot ship products crafted from antler outside of the U.S.**

This unique 1.1 ounce moose antler rim weighted top whorl drop spindle has been intricately carved by Dave with his signature leaf motif. The notched whorl measures 1 5/8 inches in diameter, and the East Indian rosewood shaft is 7 1/4 inches in length. The end of the shaft has been shaped to accommodate a half hitch and a brass hook has been added to the top.  Additional photos can be seen here.

**Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**

Brass Picot Gauge Set with Thuya Burl Case

This unique set of brass picot gauges is a Grizzly Mountain Arts original design! The entire set telescopes inside each other and then slides neatly into the thuya burl gauge case. The four size increments are: 1/4, 3/16, 1/8 and 1/16. Also included is a 2 inch brass ruler.  Additional photos can be viewed in our Etsy shop.

Brass Picot Gauge Set with Myrtlewood Burl Case©

The Druid's Egg Tagua Nut and Hickory Bead Whorl Support Spindle with Figured Maple Support Bowl

This matching set of handspinning tools includes a vegan ivory tagua nut Druid's egg support spindle and a ceramic and figured maple spinning bowl. Please note that the tagua nut Druid's Egg cannot be turned while mounted on the shaft, therefore each spindle may have a slight wobble.

The tagua nut, also known as vegetable ivory, was beautifully carved by Dave to represent a Druid's Egg. He has crafted the 9 1/2 inch long shaft from hickory, and adorned it with a ring of turquoise. The weight of this supported bead whorl spindle is 1.1 ounces (29g).

Our originally designed support spinning bowl combines the efficiency of a ceramic surface with the stability of a wide beautiful wooden base. The ceramic bowl measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the gorgeous figured maple wooden base is 2 3/4 inches in diameter. Cork has been added to the bottom of this bowl to keep the wood from scratching other hard surfaces.

Cocobolo and Hickory Pear Takli Spindle

Cocobolo and hickory are the woods used by Dave to make this beautiful pear whorl Takli spindle.  A brass hook was added to the top, allowing for use as either a drop spindle or supported spindle.  The weight of this handspinning tool is 1.3 ounces.

Rim Weighted Cocobolo and Pau Ferro Top Whorl Drop Spindle

Dave has crafted the 2 1/2 inch diameter notched whorl of this rim weighted top whorl drop spindle from cocobolo, and the 9 inch shaft from pau ferro. A brass hook has been added to the top.   The weight of this beautiful rim weighted handspinning tool is 1.4 ounces.  Additional photos can be seen at the Etsy listing for this spindle.

5 Pin French Spool Knitters with Buffalo Bone Loop Lifters

Three new 5 pin French spool knitters were added to our Grizzly Mountain Arts Etsy shop today.  From left to right, the materials used are:

*5 Pin Dark Pistachio French Spool Knitter with Fossil Mammoth Ivory Inlay and Buffalo Bone Loop Lifter with Peridot, Garnet and Fresh Water Pearls

*5 Pin East Indian Rosewood French Spool Knitter with Fossil Mammoth Ivory Inlay and Buffalo Bone Loop Lifter with Swarovski Crystals and Swarovski Pearls

*5 Pin Maple Burl French Spool Knitter and Buffalo Bone Loop Lifter with Swarovski Pearls, Swarovski Crystals and Czech Fire Polished Glass

Please visit our Etsy shop to view additional photos of these exquisite handmade fiber art tools made by Dave Stanbrough.

Oregon Myrtlewood and Chechen Rim Weighted Top Whorl Spindle

This 1.0 ounce rim weighted top whorl drop spindle was crafted by Dave.  The whorl is Oregon myrtlewood and the shaft is chechen.

New French Spool Knitters

We have added new French spool knitters to our Etsy shop!  We have added new French spool knitters to our Etsy shop!  These include:

* Black and White Ebony with Mammoth Ivory Inlay

* Thuya Burl with Turquoise Inlay 

* Mahogany with Pyrography

Each of these spool knitters comes with a spangled buffalo bone loop lifter. 

Ambrosia Maple Mini Tibetan Support Spindles with Matching Bowls

This is a new item and wood for Grizzly Mountain Arts!  Each ambrosia maple set is unique and one-of-a-kind.  Unlike spalted maple, which exhibits patterns caused by fungi often softening the wood making it "punky", the unique patterns found in ambrosia maple are caused by boring insects which often leave holes, channels and uniquely colored tracks throughout the wood.  The holes and voids found in some pieces allow for the artistic inlay of materials such as turquoise, brass, copper and silver.

Accompanying each spindle, is one of our originally designed support spinning bowls that combines the efficiency of a ceramic surface with the stability of a wide beautiful wooden base. The ceramic insert measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the gorgeous ambrosia maple base is 2 3/4 inches in diameter and 2 inches in height.

All of the sets shown above have been sold.

Oregon Myrtlewood Tibetan Support Spindle and Spinning Bowl

This Tibetan style supported spindle was crafted by Dave from Oregon myrtlewood.  The matching support spinning bowl is also myrtlewood.  Both the spindle and bowl feature Dave signature pyrographed leaf motif.

Tiger Maple Tibetan Lite Support Spindle with Wormy Maple Spinning Bowl

This beautiful little "Tibetan Lite" support spindle weights 1.0 ounces (28 grams). The hickory shaft measures about 10 1/2 inches in length and the whorl, which is crafted from tiger maple, measures about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

Accompanying this spindle, is a variation of our originally designed support spinning bowl that combines the efficiency of a ceramic surface with the stability of a wide beautiful wooden base. While it still features our wide base and ceramic insert, this bowl has been raised with a short decorative spindle. The ceramic insert measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the gorgeous wormy maple base is 2 3/4 inches in diameter and 2 3/4 inches in height. Cork has been added to the bottom of this bowl to keep the wood from scratching other hard surfaces.

Maple and Walnut Acorn Needle Minder

Dave has created the beautiful acorn of this needle minder from maple. He has adorned the acorn using pyrography, or burn etching. Hidden inside the acorn is a rare earth magnet which will "mind" your pins and needles.

Rare-earth magnets are strong, permanent magnets made from alloys of rare earth elements. Rare-earth magnets are substantially stronger than ferrite or alnico magnets, so you'll need to keep this away from your credit cards or pacemaker.

The 2 3/4 inch base was crafted from walnut, and cork dots on the back protect your furniture from scratches.

Additional photos of this unique fiber art tool can be found in our Etsy shop.

Ceramic Art Nouveau Pendant with Shell

Jo bought the most beautiful antique Art Nouveau era pewter button a while back, and with that button she made the mold for this piece. The nearly 1 inch diameter earthenware ceramic pendant has been glazed a gorgeous baroque gold color. The multi-colored shell necklace measures 16 inches long, and has a barrel clasp closure.  This is a perfect everyday piece, or could be dressed up by layering it with other longer necklaces.  An additional photo can be seen here.

A gift box is included with every order from Grizzly Mountain Arts.

Ceramic Mayan Sun Pendant with Turquoise

Jo made this Mayan sun pendant from earthenware clay. It has been fired with a chili pepper red glaze. Each pendant comes out of the kiln with it's own unique color properties. The necklace measures 16 inches and has been beaded with turquoise and has a barrel clasp closure.  This necklace is a perfect everyday piece, or could be dressed up by layering it with other longer necklaces.  An additional photo can be seen here.

A gift box is included with every order from Grizzly Mountain Arts.

4 Pin Myrtlewood French Spool Knitter with Buffalo Bone Loop Lifter

This beautiful French spool knitter was crafted by Dave from myrtlewood. He has inset four brass pins into the top. The overall height of this spool knitter is 3 1/2 inches and the inner barrel measures 5/8 of an inch in diameter. Dave has adorned this spool knitter with his signature pyrographic (burn etched) leaf motif.  Jo has spangled the 5 inch buffalo bone loop lifter with glass beads.  An additional photo can be found in our Etsy shop.

Tibetan Lite Support Spindles with Matching Lap Bowls

These two new Tibetan support spindle sets were recently crafted by Dave from Oregon myrtlewood.  The spindle above has a purpleheart shaft, while the one below is hickory.  The inserts of the spinning bowls were created from earthenware clay.

New Rim Weighted Top Whorl Drop Spindles

Dave has crafted these four beautiful rim weighted top whorl drop spindles from thuya burl, amboyna burl, pistachio and olive burl.  Each has a gorgeous ebony shaft.  They are going fast, so be sure and check them out in our Etsy shop!

Tibetan Lite Support Spindles with Matching Bowls

Four new Tibetan Lite support spindles were listed in our Etsy shop today.  Canary wood, bubinga, lacewood and goncalo alves are the woods that were used to craft these beautiful handspinning tools.  The spindles weight between 1.0 and 1.2 ounces.  Our originally designed support spinning bowls combine the efficiency of a ceramic surface with the stability of a wide beautiful wooden base.

5 1/4 Inch Myrtlewood Knotting Tatting Shuttle with Pyrography

 Dave has used pyrography, or burn etching, to adorn both sides of this large myrtlewood knotting tatting shuttle.  This beautiful fiber art tool measures 5 1/4 inches in length, and 1 1/2 inches in width.  An additional photo can be found in the Etsy shop listing for this lace making tool.

Embroidery Stilettos

Four new embroidery stilettos were added to our Grizzly Mountain Arts Etsy shop today.  Three of these fiber art tools were crafted from buffalo bone, one of which also features a beautiful gold swirl acrylic handle.  The fourth tool was turned from teak wood.  Additional photos of these stilettos can be found here.

The Druid's Egg Spindle and Matching Support Bowl

This matching set of handspinning tools includes a vegan ivory tagua nut Druid's egg support spindle and a ceramic and cocobolo spinning bowl.

The tagua nut, also known as vegetable ivory, was beautifully carved by Dave to represent a Druid's Egg. He has crafted the 10 inch long shaft from cocobolo. The weight of this supported bead whorl spindle is 1.0 ounces (28g).  Additional photos of the set can be found in our Flickr portfolio.

Three Sisters Mountains Ponderosa Pine Needle Basket with Lid

A wood cut out featuring the "Three Sisters" mountains of our beautiful Cascade range adorns the centerpiece of this baskets' lid. Dave has used burn etching, also known as pyrography, to accent the mountains and name. This basket measures 4 1/2 inches in diameter and 2 1/2 inches in height.  Additional photos of this ponderosa pine needle basket can be found in our Etsy shop.

Cherry and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl with Pyrography

Our originally designed support spinning bowl combines the efficiency of a ceramic surface with the stability of a wide beautiful wooden base. The ceramic insert measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the gorgeous cherry wood base is 2 7/8 inches in diameter. Dave has adorned this bowl with one of his signature leaf motifs. Cork has been added to the bottom of this bowl to keep the wood from scratching other hard surfaces.

Hand Turned Embroidery Stilettos

We have added four new embroidery stilettos, or laying tools, to our Etsy shop.  The 2 1/2 inch long stiletto on the top left was crafted from buffalo horn and hangs from a long silkon cord.  The stiletto on the top right was crafted from beautiful teak wood and measures 5 3/4 inches in length.

The laying tools in the photo below were both turned from buffalo bone.  The elegant stiletto on the left measures 4 1/4 inches in length, and the one on the right is 3 inches.

Little Red Baskets

We have added two new ponderosa pine needle baskets to our Etsy shop.  These dainty little beauties have had their needles dyed a rich red color, and have been adorned with natural elements of bone, turquoise, seed pod and fish vertebrae.  You can find these and other pine needle baskets here.

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.

Moose Antler and Cocobolo Top Whorl Drop Spindle

This unique 1.0 ounce moose antler spindle features a notched whorl, and measures 2 1/16 inches in diameter. The cocobolo shaft is 7 1/4 inches in length. The end of the cocobolo shaft has been shaped to accommodate a half hitch and a brass hook has been added to the top.


Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.

The Sea Ranch Treasury!

It's always so thrilling to find one of your pieces in a treasury curated on Etsy!  Etsian skeindalous has included our seahorse ponderosa pine needle plate in her gorgeous collection.

Carved Moose Antler and Ebony Tibetan Support Spindle

*Due to export restrictions of wildlife materials, we cannot ship products crafted from antler outside of the U.S.*


This exquisite 1.7 ounce moose antler Tibetan support spindle has been intricately carved by Dave with his signature leaf motif. The whorl measures 1 5/8 inches in diameter, and the ebony shaft is 9 3/4 inches in length.  You can find this handspinning tool in our Etsy shop.


**Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**

Medieval Norse Fossil Mammoth Ivory Nalbinding Needle

Dave has carved this 5 inch nalbinding needle from fossil mammoth ivory. This particular piece of fossil ivory had a unique curve that Dave accentuated to make a perfect knitting tool. At the suggestion of some of our wonderful customers who are active participants in the SCA, Dave has tried to create an authentic looking replica of a Medieval tool.  We have photographed both sides of this needle to show the uniqueness of the ancient mammoth ivory.   Additional photos can be found at the Etsy listing for this fiber art tool.

**What is Nalbinding?**

The excerpt below is from Wikipedia and gives an explanation of this ancient art form:

"Nålebinding (Danish: literally "binding with a needle" or "needle-binding", also naalbinding or naalebinding) is a fabric creation technique predating both knitting and crochet. Also known in English as "knotless netting," "knotless knitting," [1]or "single needle knitting," the technique is distinct from crochet in that it involves passing the full length of the working thread through each loop, unlike crochet where the work is formed only of loops, never involving the free end.

Medieval Norse Fossil Walrus Jaw Bone Nalbinding Needles

Three new nalbinding needles were added to our Etsy shop today!  Dave carved these unique knitting needles from fossil walrus jaw bone.  Due to export restrictions, these beautiful tools can only be shipped within the U.S.  If you'd like to view additional photos of these nalbinding needles, please visit our Etsy shop.

Medieval Norse Mammoth Ivory Nalbinding Needles

We have added two new medieval Norse fossil mammoth ivory nalbinding needles to our Etsy shop.  One measures 2 3/4 inches in length, and the other 4 1/2 inches.  More photos of these uniques knitting needles can be found at the listing for each needle.

Brass Picot Gauge Set with Myrtlewood Burl Case©

This unique set of brass picot gauges is a Grizzly Mountain Arts original design! The entire set telescopes inside each other and then slides neatly into the Oregon Myrtlewood burl gauge case. The seven size increments are: 1/16, 3/32, 1/8, 5/32, 3/16, 7/32 and 1/4 inch.  Additional photos can be found in our Etsy shop.