Tuesday

Mini American Cherry French Style Support Spindle Travel Set



The 8 inch mini French style support spindle included with this set was crafted from American cherry. This beautiful handspinning tool weights 0.9 ounces (27 grams).  Also included with this set is a mini ceramic spinning bowl that travels securely in its zippered pouch.

Monday

Native American Basket Design Support Spindle with Turquoise Inlay


Dave has crafted this unique Native American inspired 1 1/2" basket whorl from maple. He has adorned the textured whorl with pyrography and inlayed turquoise. The 10 3/4 inch long shaft was crafted from hickory.  The weight of this beautiful support spindle is 1.2 ounces (34 grams).


Tuesday

Walnut Vintage Reproduction French Style Ribbed Support Spindle with Pyrography

Dave has crafted this 11" walnut French style support spindle with "ribs" to give it an authentic period appearance. He has also adorned it with a pyrographed leaf and vine motif.  The weight of this beautiful handspinning tool is 1.0 ounce (27grams).


Maple and Purpleheart Acorn Support Spindle


 Dave has crafted the beautiful 1 1/2 inch acorn whorl of this support spindle from maple. The 10 1/2 inch long shaft was created from purpleheart and the weight of this spindle in 33 grams (1.2 ounces).


Native American Basket Design Support Spindle

 Dave has crafted the unique Native American inspired basket whorl from silver maple, and he has adorned it with pyrography. The 11 1/2 inch long shaft was crafted from jatoba. The weight of this beautiful support spindle is 1.6 ounces (46 grams).


Eucalyptus Burl and Paduak Mini Top Whorl Drop Spindle

Dave has crafted the 1 3/4 inch diameter notched whorl of this mini top whorl drop spindle from eucalyptus burl, and the 8 inch shaft from paduak. A brass hook has been added to the top. Brass inlay has been added to some of the voids in the burl. 

The weight of this beautiful handspinning tool is 0.8 ounces.

Ambrosia Maple and Chechen Mini Top Whorl Drop Spindle


Dave has crafted the 1 3/4 inch diameter notched whorl of this top whorl drop spindle from ambrosia maple, and the 7 1/2 inch shaft from chechen. A brass hook has been added to the top. 

The weight of this beautiful handspinning tool is 0.6 ounces.

New Support Spinning Bowls

 We have added several new support spinning bowls to our Etsy shop.  The spindle bowls above, were crafted from jatoba, silver maple and figured maple. The ceramic spinning bowl inserts were decorated by hand with accent glazes and kiln fired.  The lap support spinning bowls below, were crafted from figured maple, walnut and silver maple.

Wednesday

Flat Style Tatting Shuttles


Cocobolo, Maple Burl and Birdseye Maple are the woods used by Dave to craft these beautiful flat style tatting shuttles.  Be sure and watch our Etsy shop for more tatting shuttles in the future!

Mini Paduak French Style Support Spindle Travel Set


A new French style support spindle travel set was listed in our Etsy shop today.  The beautiful wood chosen for this spindle is paduak.  The weight of the spindle is 0.6 ounces (18grams), and the length is 8 inches.