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• February 03, 2012
• 14:44

  New Andean Style Bottom Whorl Drop Spindles

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  Six new Andean style reproduction spindles have been added to our Etsy shop!  Andean spindles are suspended drop spindles with no frills...no hook, no notches and no grooves. They were developed to spin long-staple alpaca and other camelid fibers native to the Andes. Spinning is done off the side using a half hitch.  
  
• January 28, 2012
• 18:58

  New Support Spindle Bowls

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  Six new support spindle bowls were listed in our Etsy shop this evening.  The spindle bowls above, were crafted from figured maple, and the lap support spindle bowls below were made from ambrosia maple.  Our spindle bowls, which are an original design, feature a ceramic insert which provides a fast, efficient surface for your spindle.  Additional photos of these handspinning tools can be found here. 
  
  
• January 27, 2012
• 21:25

  Swiss Pear Flat Style Tatting Shuttle with Carved Rose Motif

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  Swiss Pear was the wood chosen by Dave to create this beautiful 3 1/4 inch long flat style tatting shuttle. He has carved his signature rose and leaf motif onto one side, and painted it with acrylic paint. Diamond glaze was used to seal the paint to protect it from wear. Beeswax was used to finish this shuttle.  You can find this little beauty for sale in our Etsy shop.
  
• January 22, 2012
• 13:14

  Carved Moose Antler and Ebony Mini Rim Weighted Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  *Due to export restrictions of wildlife materials, we cannot ship products crafted from antler outside of the U.S.*
  This unique 0.8 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 1/2 inches in diameter, and the ebony shaft is 7 3/4 inches in length. The bottom of the 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.**
  
  
• January 16, 2012
• 17:09

  Moose Antler Ogham Blessing Whorl Support Spindle

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  "A blessing on the soul" is the inscription that Dave has carved into the 1 1/2 inch diameter moose antler whorl of this Takli support spindle.  This 8th century Ogham blessing was first discovered on an ancient spindle whorl in Buckquoy, Birsay, Orkney, Scotland in 1970.
  
  The ebony shaft measures 9 1/2 inches in length, and the weight of this beautiful handspinning tool is 0.9 ounces (25 grams).  Additional photos can be seen in our Etsy shop.
  
  **Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**
  
• 13:44

  The Return of the Queen!

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  .....the "Little Queen Bee" tatting shuttle, that is!  It’s been a while since Dave has made any tatting shuttles. Since he can no longer do the intricate small work required for the more elaborate shuttles, he is going to concentrate on flat shuttles.
  
  This “Little Queen Bee” flat shuttle has been a favorite of our tatting customers (it sold in our Etsy shop before I could get it posted here or on Facebook, but there will be more in the future). Made from upcycled blinds, it is super lightweight and very smooth to the touch with its beeswax finish.
• January 14, 2012
• 15:22

  Carved Moose Antler and Cocobolo Takli Support Spindle

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  The beautiful whorl of this 1.3 ounce (37grams) moose antler Takli support spindle has been intricately carved by Dave with his signature leaf motif. The whorl measures 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and the cocobolo shaft is 10 inches in length.
  
  **Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**
  
• 15:15

  Carved Moose Antler and Cocobolo Mini Rim Weighted Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  This unique 1.0 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 cocobolo shaft is 7 3/4 inches in length. The bottom of the 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.**
  
• 14:55

  Moose Antler and Cocobolo Takli Support Spindle

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  This 1.0 ounce (27grams) Takli support spindle was crafted by Dave from moose antler and cocobolo. The whorl measures 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and the cocobolo shaft is 10 1/4 inches in length.
  
  **Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**
  
• January 11, 2012
• 17:19

  Mini Rim Weighted Ambrosia Maple and Mahogany Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  Dave has crafted the 1 7/8 inch diameter notched whorl of this rim weighted top whorl drop spindle from beautiful ambrosia maple, and the 7 1/2 inch shaft from mahogany. A brass hook has been added to the top.  The weight of this gorgeous rim weighted handspinning tool is 0.7 ounces.  An additional photo can be seen in our Etsy shop.
• January 10, 2012
• 10:29

  Mini Rim Weighted Chechen and Birch Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  Dave has crafted the 1 7/8 inch diameter notched whorl of this rim weighted top whorl drop spindle from beautiful chechen, and the 7 1/4 inch shaft from birch. A brass hook has been added to the top. The weight of this gorgeous rim weighted handspinning tool is 0.9 ounces.  An additional photo can be seen in our Etsy shop.
  
  
• December 30, 2011
• 17:19

  Fossil Ivory Nalbinding Needles

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  We have just listed four new medieval Norse fossil ivory nalbinding needles to our Etsy shop.  Dave has created these needles in a variety of sizes.  Additional photos can be seen here.
  
  
• December 28, 2011
• 15:26

  Andean Style Bottom Whorl Drop Spindles

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  Dave has been busy over the Christmas holiday!  The twelve Andean style reproduction bottom whorl spindles were listed in our Etsy shop today.  The woods used are paduak, colorwood, holly, walnut, cherry, maple and birch.  Be sure to visit our Etsy shop to check them out!
  
  
• December 21, 2011
• 16:30

  Medieval Norse Fossil Mammoth Ivory Nalbinding Rug Needle

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  New in our Etsy shop today!  Dave has carved this 5 1/4" long nalbinding rug needle from fossil mammoth ivory.  Please click here for more information about this beautiful fiber art tool.
  
  
• December 16, 2011
• 19:54

  Medieval Norse Fossil Mammoth Ivory Nalbinding Needles

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  Dave has carved these nalbinding needles from fossil mammoth ivory. 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.  The sizes of these beautiful needles are 3 3/8 inch, 2 7/8 inch and 2 1/4 inch.  These lovely tools can be found in our Etsy shop.
  
• 19:41

  Ash Phang Support Spindle with Turquoise Inlay

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  Dave has crafted this 10 1/2 inch long Phang supported spindle from ash. Turquoise inlay adorns this beautiful handspinning tool. The weight of this spindle is 1.1 ounce (32 grams).  An additional photo can be seen in our Etsy shop.
• December 14, 2011
• 16:25

  Ambrosia Maple and Ceramic Lap Support Spinning Bowls

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  Dave has crafted these beautiful lap support spinning bowls from ambrosia maple. The ceramic bowl measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the ambrosia maple base is approximately 2 3/4 inches in diameter and 6 1/4 inches in length. Cork dots on the bottom keep the wood from scratching your chair.  Please visit our Etsy shop to view additional photos of these handspinning tools.
  
• December 12, 2011
• 18:54

  The Druid's Egg Tagua Nut and Brazilian Cherry Bead Whorl Support Spindle with Matching Support Bowl

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  This matching set of handspinning tools includes a vegan ivory tagua nut Druid's egg support spindle, and a ceramic and Brazilian cherry 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 10 inch long shaft from Brazilian cherry. The weight of this supported bead whorl spindle is 1.1 ounces (30g).
  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 Brazilian cherry 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.  Additional photos can be seen in our Etsy shop.
  
  
• 18:49

  The Druid's Egg Tagua Nut and Brazilian Cherry Bead Whorl Support Spindle with Matching Support Bowl

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  This matching set of handspinning tools includes a vegan ivory tagua nut Druid's egg support spindle, and a ceramic and Brazilian cherry 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 10 inch long shaft from Brazilian cherry. The weight of this supported bead whorl spindle is 1.0 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 Brazilian cherry 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.
  Please visit our Etsy shop to see additional photos of these handspinning tools.
  
  
• December 11, 2011
• 20:02

  Carved Moose Antler and Brazilian Cherry Tibetan Support Spindle with Matching Support Spinning Bowl

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  This exquisite 1.2 ounce (34grams) moose antler Tibetan support spindle has been intricately carved by Dave with his signature leaf motif. The whorl measures 1 3/8 inches in diameter, and the cocobolo shaft is 10 1/4 inches in length.
  
  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 Brazilian cherry 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.  Additional photos can be found in our Etsy shop.
  
  **Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**
  
  
• 19:58

  Carved Moose Antler and Brazilian Cherry Tibetan Support Spindle with Matching Support Spinning Bowl

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  This exquisite 1.2 ounce (34grams) moose antler Tibetan support spindle has been intricately carved by Dave with his signature leaf motif. The whorl measures 1 3/8 inches in diameter, and the cocobolo shaft is 10 1/4 inches in length.
  
  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 Brazilian cherry 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.  Additional photos can be seen in our Etsy shop.
  
  **Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**
• 19:53

  1.1 oz. Carved Moose Antler and Cocobolo Mini Rim Weighted Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  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 1/2 inches in diameter, and the cocobolo shaft is 7 1/4 inches in length. The bottom of the shaft has been shaped to accommodate a half hitch and a brass hook has been added to the top.  Please visit our Etsy shop to view an additional photo of this beautiful spindle.
  
  **Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**
• 19:49

  1.1 oz. Carved Moose Antler and Ebony Mini Rim Weighted Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  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 1/2 inches in diameter, and the ebony shaft is 7 1/4 inches in length. The bottom of the shaft has been shaped to accommodate a half hitch and a brass hook has been added to the top.  Please visit our Etsy shop to view an additional photo of this beautiful spindle.
  
  **Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**
  
  
• December 08, 2011
• 18:38

  The Druid's Egg Spindle and Bowl

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  Brazilian cherry was the wood chosen for this beautiful "Druid's Egg" bead whorl support spindle and matching bowl set crafted by Dave.  The tagua nut used for the bead whorl has been intricately carved with a spiral pattern.  Additional photos can be seen in our Etsy shop.
  
• 12:57

  5 Wood and Bone Crochet Hook Set with Stand

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  If you are a serious collector of handmade fiber art tools, then this gorgeous crochet hook set and stand is for you!
  
  Dave has crafted the elegant crochet hook stand, which measures 7 inches in height with a 2 inch diameter base, from birdseye maple. The hooks, which are crafted from wood and bone, range in length from 5 1/2 inches to 5 3/4 inches. The sizes and woods used are:
  
  **Size D, 3.25mm Bone and Maple Burl
  
  **Size E, 3.50mm Bone and Paduak
  
  **Size F, 3.75mm Bone and Cocobolo
  
  **Size G, 4.00mm Bone and Ebony
  
  **Size G+, 4.25mm Bone and Honduras Rosewood
  
  Additional photos of this beautiful set can be found in our Etsy shop.
  
  
  
• December 07, 2011
• 13:21

  Ceramic Trinket Dishes

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  It's been a long time since we added a new item to our portfolio, so we are very excited to show our newest pieces.  Our sweet little trinket dishes are perfect for so many things!  Rings, pins, votive candles or even as small prep dishes.  We created each dish by hand from earthenware clay, and glazed each dish with lead free glaze.  These little beauties measure a little over 2 1/2 inches in diameter, and about 1/2 inch in depth.  Each dish has been signed, and will be shipped in a gift box.  Be sure and stop by our Etsy shop to view more photos of these adorable little bowls.
  
  
  
• December 05, 2011
• 20:17

  Spindles and Bowls

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  We have added several new spindles and support spinning bowls to our Etsy shop this evening.  Andean style bottom whorl drop spindles and two Tibetan support spindles with matching bowls as seen in the photo above can be found here.
  
• December 04, 2011
• 14:31

  The Celtic Druid's Egg Clay Pendant

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  This Celtic Druid's Egg earthenware clay pendant is an original design. The pendant, which has been glazed a pale purple, hangs from an 18" necklace beaded with deep garnet colored Preciosa Czech glass beads and beige Swarovski pearls. The clasp is a gold plated barrel clasp.  A gift box is included with your order.  Additional photos can be found in our Etsy shop.
• 14:27

  The Celtic Druid's Egg Clay Pendant

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  This Celtic Druid's Egg earthenware clay pendant is an original design. The pendant, which has been glazed a sage green, hangs from an 16" necklace beaded with unakite and carved wood beads. The clasp is a gold plated barrel clasp.  A gift box is included with your order.  Additional photos can be found in our Etsy shop.
• November 29, 2011
• 18:17

  New Spindles

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  Here are a few of the newest spindles in our Etsy shop.  Two are Andean style bottom whorl drop spindles, and the other is a mini top whorl drop spindle.
• November 26, 2011
• 22:31

  New Handspinning Tools

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  We have added new handspinning tools to our Etsy shop this evening.  Lap support spinning bowls, mini top whorl drop spindles, Andean style bottom whorl drop spindles and a regular size top whorl spindle were listed.
• November 15, 2011
• 14:14

  1.3 Ounce Swiss Pear and Bloodwood Tibetan Support Spindle

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  This beautiful support spindle weights 1.3 ounces (37 grams). The bloodwood shaft measures about 11 1/2 inches in length, and the whorl which is crafted from Swiss pear, measures about 1 3/4 inches in diameter.
  
  
• 11:33

  Padauk and White Ash Tibetan Support Spindle and Bowl Set

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  This beautiful Tibetan support spindle weights 1.2 ounces (35 grams). The white ash shaft measures about 11 3/4 inches in length and the whorl, which is crafted from padauk, measures about 2 inches in diameter.
  
  Accompanying this 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 padauk base is 3 inches in diameter and 2 inches in height. Cork has been added to the bottom of this bowl to keep the wood from scratching other hard surfaces.
  
  We are making the ceramic inserts for our support spinning bowls in a variety of glazes, and no two pieces ever come out of the kiln the same. Your padauk and ceramic support spinning bowl will be one of a kind.
  
  This Tibetan support spindle and matching bowl set can currently be found in our Etsy shop.
• November 12, 2011
• 19:23

  New Andean Style Drop Spindles

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  Four new Andean style drop spindles were listed in our Etsy shop this evening.  Andean spindles are suspended drop spindles with no frills...no hook, no notches and no grooves. They were developed to spin long-staple alpaca and other camelid fibers native to the Andes. Spinning is done off the side using a half hitch.
  
  
  Dave has made these spindles in the same affordable and basic fashion as the original Andean spindles with one exception--he mounts the spindle whorl blank on the shaft, and then turn and shape the whorl and shaft together to achieve a well balanced spindle. Dave's reading and research on Andean spindles indicates that the whorls are shaped first, and then fitted on a hand shaped (sometimes not too straight) shaft. He assumes that one benefit of this is that once a shaft is worn out the whorl can be removed and fitted to a new shaft, but he just cannot bring himself to make a spindle that wobbles, so these whorls are permanently fixed and balanced.
• November 04, 2011
• 11:33

  Three Graces Ceramic Cameo Adjustable Rings

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  We have just added the "Three Graces" ceramic cameo rings above to our Etsy shop.  We have been collecting vintage and antique cameos for some time and have made some stunning molds from them to use in our "Good Dirt Jewelry" earthenware clay jewelry collection.
  
  White earthenware clay and various glazes were used to create these beautiful "Three Graces" ceramic cameo rings. The ceramic cameos have been set into gorgeous adjustable gold plated rings.
• October 23, 2011
• 16:15

  Vintage Inspired Resin Cameo Needle Minders

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  They're back!  After a long absence, we have just listed new vintage inspired resin cameo needle minders to the "Fiber Art Tools" section of our Etsy shop.
  
  
  These 1 1/2" long cameo needle minders were made from gorgeous vintage inspired resin cameos. Dave has inlayed a rare earth magnet with clear resin on the back, and also inlayed another rare earth magnet into white faux ivory resin that he turned on the lathe. Together, these beauties will "mind" your needle conveniently on your project! Separated, each cameo needle minder would also make a beautiful refrigerator magnet.
  
  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.
• September 07, 2011
• 13:20

  It's been ...

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  It's been a while, but they're back!  Six new "Druid's Egg" pendants have been listed in out Etsy shop.  Be sure and check out our "Celtic Jewelry" section to see the new colors.  These pendants are an original design of ours, and at $19 each (with free shipping to the U.S. and Canada) they make a very affordable and unique gift.
  
• July 26, 2011
• 12:53

  These five ...

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  These five fossil ivory nalbinding needles were recently added to our Etsy.com shop.  Four of them were crafted by Dave from fossil mammoth ivory, and the fifth from fossil walrus ivory.  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.
  
• June 17, 2011
• 14:51

  0.8 Ounce Wormy Maple Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  Dave has crafted the 2 7/8 inch diameter notched whorl of this top whorl drop spindle from wormy maple, and the 9 inch shaft from walnut. A brass hook has been added to the top.  The weight of this beautiful handspinning tool is 0.8 ounces.  Additional photos can be viewed in our Etsy shop.
  
  
• June 12, 2011
• 13:46

  Ambrosia Maple Support Spinning Bowls

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  Our originally designed support spinning bowls combine 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 twice turned ambrosia maple base is 2 3/4 inches in diameter and 2 inches in height. Cork has been added to the bottom of this bowl to keep the wood from scratching other hard surfaces.
  **What is twice turned wood?**
  Some of the woods that Dave uses, such as this ambrosia maple, can only be found green or "wet".  Green or "wet" wood has to be dried before it is used, otherwise the finished project would warp, crack or check.  Since Dave doesn't have a wood kiln to dry these woods, he cuts the wood to size and turns it once to get the desired shape.  He then sets it aside for months to allow the moisture to escape.  Once he has determined that all of the moisture is gone, he then turns the piece again which results in the finished project.
  
  
  
  
• June 08, 2011
• 15:33

  1.0 oz. Bubinga Tibetan Support Spindle with Matching Bowl

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  This beautiful little Tibetan support spindle weights 1.0 ounces (28 grams). The hickory shaft measures about 11 inches in length and the whorl, which is crafted from bubinga, measures about 2 inches in diameter.
  
  Accompanying this 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 bubinga base is 3 inches in diameter. Cork has been added to the bottom of this bowl to keep the wood from scratching other hard surfaces.
  
  We are making the ceramic inserts for our support spinning bowls in a variety of glazes, and no two pieces ever come out of the kiln the same. Your bubinga and ceramic support spinning bowl will be one of a kind.
  
• June 01, 2011
• 16:26

  New Carved Moose Antler Spindles

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  Four new moose antler spindles carved by Dave, were listed in our Etsy shop today.  One is a beautiful bottom whorl drop spindle, and the other three are rim weighted top whorl drop spindles.  Each of these feature Dave's signature leaf motif carved into the moose antler whorls.  The woods used on these spindles are from left to right:
  *Cocobolo and Moose Antler-bottom whorl *Moose Antler and Cocobolo *Moose Antler and Honduras Rosewood *Moose Antler and Ebony
  
  
• 16:17

  New Top Whorl Drop Spindles

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  We have added five new top whorl drop spindles to our Etsy shop today.  The woods use by Dave to craft these beautiful spindles are from left to right:
  *Walnut and Birch *Hormigo Negro and Hickory *Spalted Maple and Birch *Birdseye Maple and Mahogany *Cocobolo and Birdseye Maple
  
  
• May 17, 2011
• 14:12

  New Tibetan Support Spindles with Matching Bowls

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  Three new Tibetan style support spindles were added to our Etsy shop today.  Each spindle comes with a matching spinning bowl.  The woods pictured above are canarywood, bubinga and goncalo alves.
  
• May 14, 2011
• 12:21

  Getting Out of Show Business

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  SOLD!
  
  It's been eight years since we started doing the art/craft show circuit and it's time for Grizzly Mountain Arts to retire from the show business.  We're still in business, just doing it all online these days.  You can find us here if you'd like to see what we're up to these days.
  
  Since we've decided to hop off of the show circuit, we are selling our complete booth set up via Craigslist.  The following is for sale for $300 (cash only, please):
  
  
  
  *10x10 fire resistant heavy weight, steel framed Caravan brand canopy with four walls
  *Four 2x4 folding tables
  *Four custom fitted no-iron maroon tablecloths
  *Four canopy weights
  *All shelving seen in the photos
  
  The banner, jewelry, jewelry displays and baskets are not for sale.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  If you happen to live in the Central Oregon area and are interested, please send us an email!
• May 06, 2011
• 12:01

  New Andean Style Bottom Whorl Drop Spindles

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  These are Dave's newest Andean style bottom whorl drop spindles. The woods used are from left to right:
  *Cedar and Mahogany *Oak and Redheart *Walnut and Hickory *Poplar and Cherry *Paduak and Hickory
  Be sure add "Like" Grizzly Mountain Arts on Facebook to get the latest updates on our new fiber art tools BEFORE they are listed in our Etsy shop!
  
  
  
• May 02, 2011
• 9:16

  Andean Style Reproduction Bottom Whorl Drop Spindles

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  These new spindles are reproductions of an Andean style spindle. Andean spindles are suspended drop spindles with no frills...no hook, no notches and no grooves. They were developed to spin long-staple alpaca and other camelid fibers native to the Andes. Spinning is done off the side using a half hitch.
  I have made these spindles in the same affordable and basic fashion as the original Andean spindles with one exception--I mount the spindle whorl blank on the shaft, and then turn and shape the whorl and shaft together to achieve a well balanced spindle. My reading and research on Andean spindles indicate that the whorls are shaped first and then fitted on a hand shaped (sometimes not too straight) shaft. I assume that one benefit of this is that once a shaft is worn out the whorl can be removed and fitted to a new shaft, but I just cannot bring myself to make a spindle that wobbles so these whorls are permanently fixed and balanced.
  
  
  
• April 23, 2011
• 19:58

  Carved Moose Antler and Cocobolo Rim Weighted Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  This unique 1.1 ounce (30gram) 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 cocobolo shaft is 7 1/4 inches in length. The bottom of the shaft has been shaped to accommodate a half hitch and a brass hook has been added to the top.  Please click here to view additional photos of this beautiful handspinning tool.
  
  
  
• 19:54

  Carved Moose Antler and Purpleheart Bottom Whorl Drop Spindle

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  This unique 1.4 ounce (41grams) moose antler bottom whorl drop spindle has been intricately carved by Dave with his signature rose and leaf motif. The whorl measures 1 7/8 inches in diameter, and the purpleheart shaft is 9 1/2 inches in length. A brass hook has been added to the top, and a steel bumper to the bottom.  Please visit our Etsy shop to view more photos of this beautiful handspinning tool.
• April 22, 2011
• 12:32

  Pacific Yew and Hickory Tibetan Support Spindle

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  This beautiful Tibetan support spindle weights 1.2 ounces (35 grams). The hickory shaft measures 11 1/2 inches in length, and the whorl, which is crafted from Pacific yew, measures about 1 3/4 inches in diameter.  Additional photos can be seen in our Etsy shop.
  Dave checks all of his spindles for balance. Occasionally he finds a spindle whorl that has two different densities (and weights) of wood which can occur naturally, and cause the spindle to wobble. He carefully drills and insets just the right amount of brass rod as a counterbalance to evenly distribute the weight. He has decorated the resulting brass dot as a sun symbol, paying homage to the Navajo people who are famous for their fiber spinning and weaving skills.
  
  
• 12:28

  Myrtlewood and Hickory Tibetan Support Spindle

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  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.
  
• April 21, 2011
• 11:55

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

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  **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.**
  
• April 20, 2011
• 13:36

  Brass Picot Gauge Set with Thuya Burl Case

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  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©
• April 18, 2011
• 10:49

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

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  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.
  
  
  
• April 16, 2011
• 14:37

  Cocobolo and Hickory Pear Takli Spindle

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  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.
  
• April 15, 2011
• 13:01

  Rim Weighted Cocobolo and Pau Ferro Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  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.
  
  
• April 13, 2011
• 16:54

  5 Pin French Spool Knitters with Buffalo Bone Loop Lifters

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  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.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• April 09, 2011
• 15:09

  Oregon Myrtlewood and Chechen Rim Weighted Top Whorl Spindle

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  This 1.0 ounce rim weighted top whorl drop spindle was crafted by Dave.  The whorl is Oregon myrtlewood and the shaft is chechen.
  
• April 06, 2011
• 19:02

  New French Spool Knitters

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  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. 
  
• April 03, 2011
• 17:43

  Ambrosia Maple Mini Tibetan Support Spindles with Matching Bowls

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  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.
  
• 17:33

  Oregon Myrtlewood Tibetan Support Spindle and Spinning Bowl

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  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.
  
  
• 17:28

  Tiger Maple Tibetan Lite Support Spindle with Wormy Maple Spinning Bowl

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  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.
  
  
  
• March 30, 2011
• 13:32

  Maple and Walnut Acorn Needle Minder

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  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.
  
• March 10, 2011
• 11:59

  Ceramic Art Nouveau Pendant with Shell

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  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.
  
  
• 11:55

  Ceramic Mayan Sun Pendant with Turquoise

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  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.
  
  
• March 09, 2011
• 19:01

  4 Pin Myrtlewood French Spool Knitter with Buffalo Bone Loop Lifter

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  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.
  
• March 06, 2011
• 17:08

  Tibetan Lite Support Spindles with Matching Lap Bowls

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  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.
  
• March 02, 2011
• 12:49

  New Rim Weighted Top Whorl Drop Spindles

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  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!
  
• March 01, 2011
• 17:03

  Tibetan Lite Support Spindles with Matching Bowls

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  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.
  
• February 23, 2011
• 13:19

  5 1/4 Inch Myrtlewood Knotting Tatting Shuttle with Pyrography

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   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.
  
  
  
• February 21, 2011
• 13:57

  Embroidery Stilettos

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  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.
  
• February 17, 2011
• 10:58

  The Druid's Egg Spindle and Matching Support Bowl

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  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.
  
  
• February 16, 2011
• 18:09

  Three Sisters Mountains Ponderosa Pine Needle Basket with Lid

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  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.
  
• 16:25

  Cherry and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl with Pyrography

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  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.
• 12:35

  Hand Turned Embroidery Stilettos

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  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.
  
  
• February 09, 2011
• 12:06

  Little Red Baskets

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  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.
  
• February 02, 2011
• 11:53

  Mini Rim Weighted Pistachio and Hormigo Negro Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  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.
  
• February 01, 2011
• 16:26

  Large Birdseye Maple and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl with Spindle Parking Port

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  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.**
  
  
• January 30, 2011
• 13:45

  Ceramic and Tiger Maple Lap Support Spinning Bowl with Pyrography

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  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.
  
  
  
  
• January 29, 2011
• 17:12

  Ponderosa Pine Needle Basket with Bone, Turquoise and Wood Accents

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  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.
  
• 16:27

  Mini Rim Weighted Olive Burl and Chechen Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  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.
  
• January 28, 2011
• 14:13

  Moose Antler and Cocobolo Top Whorl Drop Spindles

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  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.
  
  
• January 26, 2011
• 17:58

  Myrtlewood Magnetic Needle Holder Dish with Ponderosa Pine Needles

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  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.
  
  
  
  
• 17:53

  Mini Ponderosa Pine Needle Baskets

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  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.
  
• January 25, 2011
• 18:31

  The Celtic Druid's Egg Pendants

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  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.
  
  
• January 23, 2011
• 17:39

  New French Spool Knitters

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  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.
• 17:34

  Moose Antler and Cocobolo Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  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.
  
• January 20, 2011
• 18:49

  The Sea Ranch Treasury!

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  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.
  
• January 16, 2011
• 14:58

  Carved Moose Antler and Ebony Tibetan Support Spindle

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  *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.**
  
• 12:49

  Medieval Norse Fossil Mammoth Ivory Nalbinding Needle

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  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.
• January 12, 2011
• 16:15

  Medieval Norse Fossil Walrus Jaw Bone Nalbinding Needles

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  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.
• January 10, 2011
• 11:40

  Medieval Norse Mammoth Ivory Nalbinding Needles

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  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.
• January 09, 2011
• 12:49

  Brass Picot Gauge Set with Myrtlewood Burl Case©

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  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.
• December 30, 2010
• 19:55

  Fiber Art Themed Pendants

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  Grizzly Mountain Arts now has a new line of fiber art themed pendants!  If you would like to view more photos of these unique pendants, please visit our Etsy shop.  Spinning, weaving and tatting are all represented in these lovely paintings.
• December 09, 2010
• 11:18

  Hard Maple and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl with Pyrography

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  Our originally designed support spinning bowl combines the efficiency of a ceramic surface with the stability of a wide beautiful wooden base. The icy blue ceramic insert measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the gorgeous hard maple wood base is 3 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.  Additional photos can be found in our Etsy shop.
  
  
• December 06, 2010
• 11:11

  Padauk and Ash Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Myrtlewood Burl Inlay

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  Dave has crafted this beautiful notched top whorl drop spindle from padauk and ash. The padauk whorl measures 2 5/8 inches in diameter and the ash shaft is 8 1/2 inches in length, including the brass hook. The whorl has been inlayed with a stunning round piece of myrtlewood burl. The weight of this spindle is 0.8 ounce.  Additional photos can be viewed in our Etsy shop.
  
  
• 11:08

  Holiday Rim Weighted Holly Wood and Redheart Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Pyrography

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  Dave has burn etched a holly leaf and berry motif around this 1 7/8 inch diameter holly wood whorl. The leaves and berries were accented with acrylic paint. He has crafted the 8 inch shaft from redheart, and has added a brass hook to the top. The weight of this beautiful rim weighted handspinning tool is 0.9 ounces. Additional photos can be viewed in our Etsy shop.
  
• November 11, 2010
• 11:08

  Tiger Maple Nostepinde Yarn Winder with Pyrography

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  Dave has crafted this beautiful 10 inch nostepinde, or yarn ball winder, from tiger maple. He has adorned it with his signature pyrographic leaf motif. The ends have been accented with brass nails.  An additional photo can be found at the Etsy listing for this fiber art tool.
  
• November 09, 2010
• 15:11

  Lost Treasure!

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  This summer we decided to take a break from doing shows, so all of our plastic bins containing our various show supplies (tablecloths, etc) had remained stacked in our studio.  While looking for something else, I happened to open one and found a treasure trove of pine needle baskets!  You know you make a lot of baskets when you find an entire bin full that you hadn't seen in a while.  We have begun to photograph these and have listed nine of them in our Etsy shop today.
• September 25, 2010
• 14:04

  Brass Picot Gauge Set with Myrtlewood Burl Case©

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  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.
• September 22, 2010
• 7:56

  Carved Moose Antler and Honduras Rosewood Bottom Whorl Drop Spindle

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  Carved Moose Antler and Honduras Rosewood Bottom Whorl Drop Spindle
  This unique 1.8 ounce moose antler bottom whorl drop spindle has been intricately carved by Dave with his signature rose and leaf motif. The whorl measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the honduras rosewood shaft is 9 inches in length. A brass hook has been added to the top.
  
• September 19, 2010
• 16:03

  Fossil Ivory Nalbinding Needles

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  We have just listed five new fossil ivory nalbinding needles in our Etsy shop!  Each of these needles measures about 2 3/4 inches in length.  Please visit the "Nalbinding Needles" of our shop to see more photos of these medieval Norse knitting tools.
• September 17, 2010
• 14:27

  5 Pin Myrtlewood French Spool Knitter with Buffalo Bone Loop Lifter

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  5 Pin Myrtlewood French Spool Knitter with Buffalo Bone Loop Lifter
  
  
  This beautiful French spool knitter was crafted by Dave from myrtlewood. He has inset five 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 a large amethyst bead, turquoise and carved bone beads.  More photos can be seen at the Etsy.com listing for this fiber art tool.
  
• September 14, 2010
• 16:13

  5 Pin Cocobolo and Turquoise French Spool Knitter with Buffalo Bone Loop Lifter

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  5 Pin Cocobolo and Turquoise French Spool Knitter with Buffalo Bone Loop Lifter
  
  This beautiful French spool knitter was crafted by Dave from cocobolo. He has inset five 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 inlayed this unique fiber art tool with dots of turquoise.  Jo has spangled the 5 inch buffalo bone loop lifter with ceramic beads, rose quartz and African copper trade beads.
  
• 16:09

  4 Pin Birdseye Maple French Spool Knitter with Buffalo Bone Loop Lifter

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  4 Pin Birdseye Maple French Spool Knitter with Buffalo Bone Loop Lifter
  
  This beautiful French spool knitter was crafted by Dave from birdseye maple. 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 carved bone beads and carnelian.
• September 07, 2010
• 10:47

  Carved Moose Antler Burr and Ebony Bottom Whorl Drop Spindle

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  Carved Moose Antler Burr and Ebony Bottom Whorl Drop Spindle
  
  Dave has made this unique 1.8 ounce bottom whorl drop spindle from the burr of a moose antler. There is only one burr at the base of each antler (two per moose), and they are very heavy and dense. Dave decided this notched 2 inch whorl was so heavy it was best used as a bottom whorl.  The ebony shaft measures 10 inches in length, which includes the brass hook.  More photos can be seen at the Etsy.com listing for this spindle.
  
  
  **Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**
  
• September 06, 2010
• 9:54

  Vintage Green Treasury on Etsy.com

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  It's always such a treat to find your handmade items included in a treasury on Etsy.com!  Jo's "Delicate Floral Ceramic Bobby Pins" were included in the "Vintage Green Treasury" today by CurlyGirlCrochet.
• September 01, 2010
• 12:23

  4 Pin Apricot French Spool Knitter with Buffalo Bone and Turquoise Loop Lifter

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  4 Pin Apricot French Spool Knitter with Buffalo Bone and Turquoise Loop Lifter
  This beautiful French spool knitter was crafted by Dave from apricot wood. He has inset four brass pins into the top. The overall height of this spool knitter is 3 3/4 inches and the inner barrel measures 5/8 of an inch in diameter.
  Jo has spangled the 5 inch buffalo bone loop lifter with carved bone beads and turquoise.  Additional photos can been seen at the Etsy.com listing for this set.
• August 29, 2010
• 16:45

  Myrtlewood Russian Support Spindle with Matching Bowl

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  Myrtlewood Russian Support Spindle with Matching Bowl
  Dave has crafted this beautiful Russian support spindle and matching bowl from Oregon myrtlewood. The 11 inches long Russian support spindle weights 28 grams (1.0 ounces) and has been adorned with his signature leaf motif. The 3 inch diameter myrtlewood support bowl has a mauve earthenware ceramic insert.  More photos of this set can be found in our Etsy.com shop.
• August 22, 2010
• 16:30

  Carved Moose Antler, Cocobolo and Fossil Walrus Ivory Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  Carved Moose Antler, Cocobolo and Fossil Walrus Ivory Top Whorl Drop Spindle
  This 1.0 ounce moose antler top whorl drop spindle has been inlayed with a fossil walrus ivory disk. Dave has left some of the unique surface area of the antler on the top of the whorl. The notched whorl measures 2 inches in diameter, and 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. More photos of this spindle can be found at the Etsy.com listing.
• 16:23

  Carved Moose Antler and Cocobolo Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  Carved Moose Antler and Cocobolo Top Whorl Drop Spindle
  This unique 1.2 ounce moose antler top whorl drop spindle has been intricately carved by Dave with his signature leaf motif and inlayed with a cocobolo disk. The notched whorl measures 2 1/4 inches in diameter, and the cocobolo shaft is 8 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.  More photos can be seen at the Etsy.com listing for this spindle.
• August 19, 2010
• 13:53

  Honduras Rosewood, East Indian Rosewood and Fossil Walrus Ivory Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  New Spindles by Grizzly Mountain Arts
  
  
  The beautiful 2 1/2 inch diameter notched whorl of the top whorl drop spindle on the right above was crafted from Honduran rosewood. Dave has adorned the whorl with fossil walrus ivory. The 8 1/2 inch long shaft was turned from East Indian rosewood. This spindle weights 1.2 ounces.  Due to export restrictions, this item is available for U.S. shipping only.
  
  
  The 2 1/2 inch diameter notched whorl of the top whorl drop spindle on the left above, was crafted from a gorgeous piece of spalted maple. Dave has adorned the whorl with fossil mammoth ivory. The shaped 9 inch long shaft was turned from leopardwood. This spindle weights 1.0 ounces.
  
• August 11, 2010
• 9:49

  Two New Spindles

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  Dave recently completed two new spindles for our Etsy.com shop.  The first, is a cocobolo and cherry "Tibetan Lite" support spindle.  This beautiful little "Tibetan Lite" support spindle weights 1.4 ounces. The cherry shaft measures about 10 3/4 inches in length and the whorl, which is crafted from cocobolo, measures about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.   The second, is a rosewood and cocobolo top whorl drop spindle with mammoth ivory inlay.  The beautiful 1 3/4 inch diameter notched whorl of this top whorl drop spindle was crafted from a gorgeous piece of East Indian rosewood.  Dave has adorned the whorl with fossil mammoth ivory.  The 8 inches long shaft was turned from cocobolo. This spindle weights 1.1 ounces.  
  
  
• August 04, 2010
• 10:53

  Myrtlewood Tibetan Lite Support Spindle

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  Myrtlewood Tibetan Lite Support Spindle
  This beautiful little "Tibetan Lite" support spindle weights .9 ounces (25 grams). The myrtlewood shaft measures about 10 1/2 inches in length and the whorl, which is also crafted from myrtlewood, measures about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. The end of the shaft has been shaped to accommodate a half hitch.
  Additional photos can be seen at the Etsy.com listing for this spindle.
• 10:48

  Apricot and Walnut Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Pyrography

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  Apricot and Walnut Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Pyrography
  Dave has burn-etched his signature leaf motif around this 1 7/8 inch diameter apricot whorl. He has crafted the 8 1/2 inch shaft from walnut, and has added a brass hook to the top. The weight of this beautiful handspinning tool is 0.8 ounces.
  Additional photos can be seen at the Etsy.com listing for this spindle.
• 10:39

  Birdseye Maple Russian Support Spindle with Matching Lap Bowl

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  Birdseye Maple Russian Support Spindle with Matching Lap Bowl
  Dave has crafted this lovely Russian support spindle from birdseye maple. He has inlayed the spindle with turquoise accents. This Russian support spindle measures 11 1/2 inches in length, and weights 52g (1.9 ounces). The matching lap bowl measures 6 1/2 inches in height, and is 2 3/4 in diameter.
  
  
  Additional photos can be found in our Etsy shop listing for this set.
• July 24, 2010
• 15:12

  Medieval Norse Mammoth Ivory Nalbinding Rug Needle

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  Medieval Norse Mammoth Ivory Nalbinding Rug Needle
  Dave has carved this 5 3/4 inches long nalbinding rug needle from fossil mammoth ivory. 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. 
• July 21, 2010
• 11:21

  Myrtlewood Tibetan Lite Support Spindle with Matching Lap Bowl

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  This beautiful little "Tibetan Lite" weights 0.8 ounces (23 grams). The goncalo alves shaft measures about 10 inches in length and the myrtlewood whorl measures about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. The end of the shaft has been shaped to accommodate a half hitch.
  
  
  Dave has crafted the beautiful matching lap support spinning bowl from myrtlewood and has adorned it with his signature pyrographed leaf motif. The ceramic bowl measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the myrtlewood base is approximately 2 1/2 inches in diameter and 6 1/2 inches in length. Jo has used as earthy green glaze on the earthenware clay inner bowl. Cork dots on the bottom keep the wood from scratching your chair.
  
  
  Additional photos can be found in our Etsy shop.
  
  
• July 17, 2010
• 15:56

  Birdseye Maple and Purpleheart Tibetan Lite Support Spindle with Matching Bowl

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  Birdseye Maple and Purpleheart Tibetan Lite Support Spindle with Matching Bowl
  Dave has crafted this beautiful 1.0 ounce "Tibetan Lite" support spindle from Birdseye maple and purpleheart woods. The Birdseye maple whorl measures about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and the purpleheart shaft is 10 1/2 inches long. The end of the shaft has been shaped to accommodate a half hitch. Jo used a wine colored glaze on the ceramic insert in the matching Birdseye maple bowl that almost perfectly matches the purpleheart shaft of the spindle.
  This beautiful support spindle and bowl set can be found in our Etsy shop.
  
• July 14, 2010
• 18:10

  Two New Carved Moose Antler Spindles

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  Carved Moose Antler Top Whorl Drop Spindles
  We added two new carved moose antler top whorl drop spindles to our Etsy shop today!  One has a leopardwood shaft, and the other a purpleheart.  Both spindles feature Dave's signature carved leaf motif on the 1.5 inch diameter notched whorls.  The shafts measure 7 1/2 inches, and have a brass hook in the top and a shaped end to accommodate a half hitch.
• July 10, 2010
• 16:21

  Carved Moose Antler and Chechen Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  Carved Moose Antler and Chechen Top Whorl Drop Spindle
  
  *Due to export restrictions of wildlife materials, we cannot ship products crafted from antler outside of the U.S.*
  
  
  Dave has been carrying a moose antler around for some time now, and he finally decided to donate it to the "spindle" cause. I think you'll find it well worth the sacrifice! 
  
  
  This unique 1.9 ounces moose antler top whorl drop spindle has been intricately carved by Dave with his signature leaf motif. The notched whorl measures 2 1//4 inches in diameter, and the chechen shaft is 9 1/2 inches in length. The end of the chechen 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.**
• July 09, 2010
• 18:07

  The Three Sisters Lightweight Walnut and Birch Drop Spindles with Pyrography

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  The Three Sisters Lightweight Walnut and Birch Drop Spindles with Pyrography
  
  
  The "Three Sisters" are a group of mountains in the Cascade Range that we see every day here in Central Oregon. Dave has crafted his latest trio of lightweight drop spindles, so named for these beautiful mountains, from dark, elegant walnut. Each whorl has been notched and adorned with Dave's signature pyrographic leaf design. The end of each birch shaft has been shaped to accommodate a half hitch and a brass hook has been added to the top.
  
  
  The sizes of these spindles are:
  
  
  *Length: 10 inch spindle 
  Diameter: 2 3/8 inch whorl
  Weight: 1.0 ounces
  
  
  *Length: 8 inch spindle
  Diameter: 2 inch whorl
  Weight: 0.75 ounces
  
  
  *Length: 6 inch spindle
  Diameter: 1 1/2 inch whorl
  Weight: 0.5 ounces
  
  
• July 06, 2010
• 16:55

  A Message to Our Customers

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  Dave and I wanted to let all of our wonderful customers that we were NOT mugged in London yesterday, in fact we never left home.  While there WAS a crime committed upon us, it was via our Grizzly Mountain Arts yahoo email account.  A malicious person from Nigeria was able to gain access to our business email and delete all of our contacts.  We have now regained control of our email account and this person has been reported and is being investigated.
  
  
  Beware of a user going by the name "GrizzlyMountainArtss"--same name as ours, but with an extra "s" on the end.  They have set up a Yahoo email address with this name in hopes of causing confusion.  If you do happen to receive an email from this impostor, please forward the email to your email providers "abuse" address.
  
  
  We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you!  We are also going to be ending our newsletter as we have been getting some users signing up for reasons other than wanting to know about our upcoming item postings.  In the future, we will be posting our "Heads Up!" notices on our Facebook Fan Page.
• July 02, 2010
• 17:50

  Introducing the Acorn Lite!

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  Acorn Lite Support Spindles
  The ”Acorn Lite” support spindle is the newest spindle designed by Dave. The beautiful acorn whorl measures about 1 1/4 inches in diameter and the birch shaft is 10 1/2 inches in length. The “cap” of the acorn has checkered detailing and the end of the shaft has been shaped to accommodate a half hitch.
• June 29, 2010
• 12:47

  Five New "Tibetan Lite" Support Spindles

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  Goncalo Alves, Bocote, Cocobolo, Purpleheart and Rosewood 
  We have just added five new "Tibetan Lite" support spindles to our Etsy shop.  This is a smaller version of Dave's popular Tibetan support spindle.
  
• June 28, 2010
• 15:02

  Tibetan Lite Support Spindles

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  Tibetan Lite Support Spindles This is another original design from Grizzly Mountain Arts!  Dave has created a “Lite” version of his popular Tibetan support spindle. These beautiful little Tibetans have a small whorl, with a diameter of about 1 1/4 inches.  There are currently four of these new spindles still available in our Etsy shop :)
• June 23, 2010
• 15:42

  Cocobolo and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl

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  Cocobolo and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl
  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 cocobolo 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.
  Additional photos can be found in our Etsy shop.
• 15:36

  Ceramic and Myrtlewood Lap Support Spinning Bowl with Pyrography

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  Ceramic and Myrtlewood Lap Support Spinning Bowl with Pyrography
  Dave has crafted this beautiful lap support spinning bowl from myrtlewood and has adorned it with his signature pyrographed leaf motif. The ceramic bowl measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the myrtlewood base is approximately 2 1/2 inches in diameter and 6 1/2 inches in length. "Eternal Galaxy" is the glaze that was used on the earthenware clay inner bowl. Cork dots on the bottom keep the wood from scratching your chair.
  Additional photos can be found in our Grizzly Mountain Arts Etsy shop.
• June 21, 2010
• 13:38

  Carved Tagua Nut and Walnut Bead Support Spindle

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  Carved Tagua Nut and Walnut Bead Support Spindle
  This gorgeous carved tagua nut and walnut bead support spindle measures 10 1/4 inches in length overall and weights 1.0 ounces. Dave has carved the tagua nut, which is sometimes referred to as vegetable ivory, with his signature leaf motif.
  **Please note that carved tagua nut ivory support spindles will be limited in availability and can only be purchased when they are listed in our Etsy Shop. I cannot take orders for this spindle since finding the right ivory nut for a bead spindle is a random process. Only one nut in many might be good enough for carving a bead whorl. The reliability of being able to make one on demand is not sufficient enough for me to take orders from customers or even predict when the next one will be available. When I make one, I will just post it for sale.**
  
• June 15, 2010
• 9:25

  Cobalt Blue Glass Bead Whorl Spindle

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  Cobalt Blue Glass Bead Whorl Spindle
  
  Dave has created this bead whorl spindle with a cobalt blue 34mm glass bead from India.  The holes of these large beads are fairly on center but you can expect some slight wobble in these spindles since the glass whorl cannot be shaped for balance on the shaft while turning on the lathe like wooded whorls.
  
  
  Dave turned the spindle shaft which measures about 10 1/2 inches and weights about 1.9 ounces, from Brazilian Cherry wood.
  
  
  Bead whorl spindles are designed and widely used to spin fine yarns. They are the most efficient style spindle for cotton and other short staple fibers such as cashmere and camel down.(Ref: Handspindles by Bette Hochberg).
  
• June 11, 2010
• 15:59

  Cat Paws Oregon Myrtlewood Tibetan Support Spindle and Bowl Set

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  Oregon Myrtlewood Tibetan Support Spindle with Matching Bowl
  Dave adorned this beautiful set created for one of our wonderful patrons, by burn etching sweet little cat paws around the top of the Tibetan support spindle and it's matching bowl.  The shaft of the spindle is walnut and the ceramic insert is an earthy mossy green. 
• 11:29

  Maple Nostepinde Yarn Winder with Pyrography

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  Maple Nostepinde Yarn Winder with Pyrography
  
  Dave has crafted this beautiful 10 1/2 inch nostepinde, or yarn ball winder, from maple. He has adorned it with his signature pyrographic leaf motif. The ends have been accented with brass nails.
• 9:26

  Ebony Cameo Tatting Shuttle

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   Ebony Cameo Tatting Shuttle
  Dave has handcrafted this 3 inch post tatting shuttle out of ebony wood.  He has also inset a tiny resin cameo in it. Sometime back, he stopped applying a high gloss shellac or lacquer finish to his shuttles and have opted for the hand rubbed satin bees wax finish. There are several reasons for this, one being that a gloss finish will disappear anyway after a little use.  Second, a waxed finish is easier to hold on to and is easier to maintain by the shuttle owner.  This beautiful tatting shuttle is currently up for auction on Ebay.
  
  
• June 09, 2010
• 9:54

  Carved Bison Bone Drop Tatting Shuttle

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  Carved Bison Bone Drop Tatting Shuttle on Etsy
  Dave has carved his signature rose and leaf motif on this beautiful 3 1/4 inch bison bone drop tatting shuttle.  This lovely tatting shuttle has been polished to a high gloss and has been initialed by Dave.
  
  
  More photos of this tatting shuttle can be found in our Etsy shop.
  
  
  
• June 06, 2010
• 17:25

  Acorn Support Spindle

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  Acorn Support Spindle
  This is a new design for Grizzly Mountain Arts!  Dave has made other acorn shaped fiber art tools in the past, but never a spindle.
  
  
  This beautiful 1 7/8 inch acorn whorl was crafted from poplar.  Pyrography was used to do the detailing on the cap.  The 11 1/2 inch long shaft was made from walnut and the weight of this spindle is 51 grams (1.8 ounces).
• June 02, 2010
• 11:07

  Colorwood and Birch Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  Colorwood and Birch Top Whorl Drop Spindle
  
  Beautiful turquoise, purple and pink are the colors of this 2 1/4 inch diameter notched whorl. The birch shaft measures 9 inches in length including the brass hook. The weight of this spindle is .8 ounces.
  
  
  ~What is Colorwood?~
  
  
  Colorwood is a laminate made of natural and brightly dyed northern hardwood veneers.
  
  
  This spindle is currently for sale in our Etsy shop where you can also view additional photos.
  
  
• June 01, 2010
• 13:44

  Snakewood, Goncalo Alves and Osage Orange Nostepinde

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  New in our Etsy shop!
  Peppermill blanks have some of the most beautiful color combinations and that's what Dave used for this turned nostepinde. The woods in this 10 inch long yarn ball winder are snakewood, goncalo alves and a touch of osage orange. Dave has also added ornamental brass findings on both ends.
  
• 12:45

  Medieval Norse Fossil Ivory Nalbinding Needles

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  Medieval Norse Fossil Ivory Nalbinding Needles
  We have added a selection of fossil walrus and fossil mammoth ivory nalbinding needles to our Etsy shop.
• May 31, 2010
• 14:49

  Hawaiian Koa and Holly Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Carved Buffalo Bone

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  Hawaiian Koa and Holly Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Carved Buffalo Bone
  Dave has created this stunningly elegant top whorl drop spindle from Hawaiian koa and holly. He has added beautiful checkering around the 3 inch koa whorl and has also adorned the whorl with his signature rose and leaf motif on carved buffalo bone. The shaft of this spindle is holly and the overall length is 10 1/2 inches. The weight of this spindle is 1.4 ounces and a brass hook has been added to the top.
  
• May 28, 2010
• 12:09

  Stratabond and ...

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  Stratabond and Birch Top Whorl Drop Spindle
  
  The beautiful 2 1/4 inch diameter notched top whorl of this drop spindle was crafted from a gorgeous piece of Stratabond. To complement the lovely colors of the Stratabond, Dave chose birch for the 9 inches long shaft (this includes the added brass hook). This spindle weights .8 ounces.
  
  ~What is Stratabond?~
  
  Stratabond is a trademark product of the Rutland Plywood Corporation, and is composed of dye impregnated wood veneers in rich earth tones.
  
  
• May 27, 2010
• 11:38

  Cherry and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl

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  Cherry and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl
  We have created a support spinning bowl that has combined the efficiency of a ceramic surface with the stability of a wide beautiful wooden base. Our ceramic bowl measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the gorgeous cherry wood 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.
  We are making the ceramic inserts for our support spinning bowls in a variety of glazes, and no two pieces ever come out of the kiln the same. Your cherry and ceramic support spinning bowl will be one of a kind.
  
  
• May 26, 2010
• 11:21

  Hard Maple and Bocote Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Pyrography

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  Hard Maple and Bocote Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Pyrography
  
  Hard maple and bocote are the woods Dave chose for this 1.1 ounce top whorl drop spindle. He has adorned the 2 1/8 inch diameter hard maple whorl with his signature pyrographic rose and leaf motif. The overall length of this beautiful handspinning tool is 8 1/2 inches and a brass hook has been added.
  
  
• 10:21

  Hawaiian Koa Russian Support Spindle with Pyrography

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  Hawaiian Koa Russian Support Spindle with Pyrography
  Dave chose Hawaiian koa as the wood for this elegant 11 1/2 inch, 32 gram Russian style support spindle. He has adorned it with his pyrographed leaf motif.
  
• May 24, 2010
• 11:03

  Walnut and Tiger Maple Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Pyrography

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  Walnut and Tiger Maple Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Pyrography
  
  Walnut and tiger maple are the woods chosen by Dave for this beautiful drop spindle. He has used pyrography (burn etching) to adorn the notched 2 1/2 inch walnut whorl with his signature leaf motif. The overall length of the tiger maple shaft, including the brass hook, is 10 inches and the weight is 1.1 ounce.
• 11:00

  Walnut and Canary Wood Tibetan Support Spindle with Pyrography

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  Walnut and Canary Wood Tibetan Support Spindle with Pyrography
  
  Walnut was chosen for the 11 3/4 inches long shaft of this elegant Tibetan support spindle. Dave has burn etched the canary wood whorl with his signature leaf motif. This supported spindle weights 47 grams.
• 10:56

  Hard Maple and Purpleheart Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Pyrography

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  Hard Maple and Purpleheart Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Pyrography
  
  Dave's signature leaf motif has been burn etched around the edges of the notched hard maple whorl of this beautiful drop spindle. The top of the whorl has been adorned with his rose and leaf motif. The overall length of this spindle is 9 inches, and it weights 1.3 ounces. A brass hook has been added to the purpleheart shaft.
• May 21, 2010
• 13:22

  Myrtlewood and Walnut Tibetan Support Spindle with Matching Bowl

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  Myrtlewood and Walnut Tibetan Support Spindle with Matching Bowl
  
  Dave has crafted the whorl of this elegant Tibetan support spindle from myrtlewood burl and the shaft is walnut. He has added oak leaves around the whorl, and they are also on the matching support bowl. The length of this spindle is 11 1/2 inches, and the weight is 50 grams. Our ceramic bowl measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the gorgeous myrtlewood wood 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.
• 13:19

  Bubinga Russian Support Spindle

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  Bubinga Russian Support Spindle
  
  Dave has crafted this simple, yet elegant Russian supported spindle from a beautiful piece of bubinga wood. This spindle weights 53 grams and measures 11 1/2 inches in length.
• May 19, 2010
• 13:36

  Apricot and Pau Ferro Tibetan Support Spindle with Pyrography

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  Apricot and Pau Ferro Tibetan Support Spindle with Pyrography
  
  Dave has adorned the beautiful apricot whorl of this 11 1/2 inch Tibetan support spindle with his signature leaf motif. The shaft was crafted from pau ferro and the weight of this spindle is 49 grams.
• 13:32

  Goncalo Alves Top Whorl Silk Drop Spindle

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  Goncalo Alves Top Whorl Silk Drop Spindle
  
  This lovely top whorl silk drop spindle was turned from goncalo alves. It weights 1.6 ounces and a brass hook has been added. An additional photo can be found in our GrizzlyMountainArts Etsy shop.
• 10:28

  Medieval Norse Fossil Mammoth Ivory Nalbinding Needle

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  Medieval Norse Fossil Mammoth Ivory Nalbinding Needle
  
  Dave has carved this 4 1/2 inch nalbinding needle from fossil mammoth ivory. 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.
  
  Each nalbinding needle has been initialed by Dave, and comes in its own velour drawstring bag. An additional photo can be viewed in our "GrizzlyMountainArts" Etsy shop.
• May 18, 2010
• 16:34

  Padauk Russian Spindle and Support Bowl Set

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  Padauk Russian Spindle and Support Bowl Set
  
  This is one of Dave's most beautiful spindle and bowls sets to date! He has inlayed the padauk wood of the 11 1/2 inch long Russian style supported spindle with turquoise. The weight of this spindle is 33 grams. The matching padauk support bowl features a matching turquoise glazed ceramic insert and Dave's signature leaf motif has been burn-etched around the outer rim. Additional photos can be found in our Etsy shop.
• 16:30

  Cherry and Chechen Tibetan Support Spindle

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  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.
• 12:10

  Bocote "Toothbrush Rug" Nalbinding Needle

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  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 :)
• May 17, 2010
• 20:03

  New Fossil Mammoth Ivory Inlay Spindles

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  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.
• 10:22

  Resin Cameo Needle Minders

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  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 :)
• May 16, 2010
• 10:15

  Birdseye Maple and Cocobolo Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Pyrography

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  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.
  
  
• 10:10

  Hawaiian Koa and Tiger Maple Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  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.
• May 11, 2010
• 10:46

  Brass Picot Gauge Set with Case

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  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.
  
  
  
• May 08, 2010
• 17:46

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

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  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.
  
  
• May 03, 2010
• 10:50

  Bone Nalbinding Toothbrush Rug Making Needle

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  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.
  
  
• 9:40

  New Spindles and Bowl

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  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.
  
  If you'd like to see our other fiber art tools, please visit our Flickr portfolio.
  
• April 28, 2010
• 15:29

  Puffiny Goodness!

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  Puffiny Goodness Treasury
  
  Etsy artist CatLovesBear has included our ponderosa pine needle basket featuring a puffin in an Etsy treasury!
  
  
  
• April 22, 2010
• 11:02

  Handcrafted Maple Burl Tatting Shuttle

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  Handcrafted Maple Burl Tatting Shuttle
  
  Dave has crafted this unique style tatting shuttle out of Big Leaf Maple Burl. It is about 3 ¼ inches long. He did not want to detract from the beautiful burl, so he only added a delicate burn etched dragonfly to the shuttle. This elegant tatting shuttle has been initialed by Dave. Please visit the Ebay auction listing for this beautiful fiber art tool to view an additional photo.
• April 21, 2010
• 19:47

  Walnut Russian Support Spindle with Matching Lap Bowl

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  Walnut Russian Support Spindle with Matching Lap Bowl
  
  This beautiful set was a recent commission. The Russian support spindle features mammoth ivory inlay and it's companion lap bowl features detailed checkering and a ceramic insert.
• April 20, 2010
• 17:41

  Handcrafted Aqua Blue Acrylic Tatting Shuttle

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  Handcrafted Aqua Blue Acrylic Tatting Shuttle
  
  Dave has hand crafted this beautiful 2 ½ inch tatting shuttle out of a piece of aqua blue acrylic. He has polished it to a high gloss. An additional photo can be found at the Ebay auction.
• April 13, 2010
• 15:25

  Ebony and Pink Acrylic Laying Tool Stiletto

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  Ebony and Pink Acrylic Stiletto
  
  Dave has crafted this 5 inch laying tool out of ebony wood and very pink acrylic. The elegant fiber art tool is currently up for auction on Ebay.
• 13:22

  Koa and Cocobolo Tibetan Support Spindle

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  Koa and Cocobolo Tibetan Support Spindle
  
  Koa is a stunningly beautiful wood as is evidenced in the whorl of Dave's latest Tibetan support spindle. The shaft was crafted from cocobolo.
• April 12, 2010
• 13:58

  New Wrist Distaffs on Etsy

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  Bocote, Poplar and Walnut "Bee's Knees" Wrist Distaffs
  
  We have just added the three wrist distaffs above to our Etsy shop. These unique wrist distaffs all feature the "Bee's Knees" carved design. The woods used in these distaffs are bocote, walnut and poplar.
• 12:27

  Top or Bottom Whorl Walnut and Birch Drop Spindle with Pyrography

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  Top or Bottom Whorl Walnut and Birch Drop Spindle with Pyrography
  
  This versatile drop spindle has been notched and slotted on both ends, and can be used as both a top whorl or a bottom whorl spindle. The 2 inch walnut whorl has been adorned with Dave's pyrographed leaf motif, and he has carried the leaf motif to the 10 inch birch shaft. The weight of this spindle is 0.9 ounces.
• April 09, 2010
• 15:25

  Birdseye Maple and Cocobolo Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Pyrography

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  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 2 3/4 inch birdseye maple whorl features a beautiful pyrographed rose and leaf motif. The cocobolo shaft measures 9 inches below the whorl. The overall length of this one of a kind handspinning tool is 10 1/2 inches. This 1.8 ounce drop spindle also features a brass hook. Additional photos can be found at the Etsy listing for this spindle and in our Flickr spindle portfolio.
• April 08, 2010
• 20:22

  Hawaiian Koa and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl

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  Hawaiian Koa and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl
  
  This beautiful support spinning bowl has been crafted from Hawaiian koa. The ceramic insert was glazed with "Blue Grotto". You can find this spindle bowl in our Etsy shop.
  
  ~More About Koa~
  
  The Acacia koa tree, is a species of flowering tree in the pea family found mainly on the Hawaiian islands, where it is the second most common tree. Its name in the Hawaiian language means brave, bold, fearless, or warrior. Koa is one of the fastest growing Hawaiian trees capable of reaching 20-30 feet in five years and was used by the Hawaiian natives to make outrigger canoes and surfboards. Being a tonewood, koa is often used in the construction of ukuleles, acoustic guitars and Hawaiian steel guitars.
• April 06, 2010
• 13:50

  Walnut "Bee's Knees" Wrist Distaff with WPI Gauges

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  Walnut "Bee's Knees" Wrist Distaff with WPI Gauges
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  This "bee's knees" style distaff is very similar to a familiar style of lace bobbin that Dave has made in the past. Bees have segmented legs with joints or "knees" in between, and this is reflected in the design of this 7 inch long walnut distaff. Of course, everyone knows that the expression "the bee's knees" is also a term meaning excellence-the highest quality. This lovely distaff has both a 1 inch WPI and a 1/2 inch WPI on the end. A swivel was added to allow the distaff to rotate or turn as the roving is pulled from it.
• April 03, 2010
• 15:09

  Lightweight Walnut Hand Distaff with Carved Checkering

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  Lightweight Walnut Hand Distaff
  
  This is a new handspinning tool for our Etsy shop! Beautiful carved checkering adorns the top of this walnut hand distaff. Weighting 2.0 ounces, this lightweight distaff would be a lovely addition to your handspinning tool collection.
• March 31, 2010
• 15:49

  Walnut, Cherry and Hard Maple Tibetan Support Spindle with Pyrography

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  Walnut, Cherry and Hard Maple Tibetan Support Spindle with Pyrography
  
  Dave has crafted this 12 inch long Tibetan support spindle from walnut, cherry and hard mahogany. The rim of the walnut whorl has been adorned with a beautiful pyrographed rose and leaf motif. The shaft was crafted from cherry, and the point from hard mahogany. This gorgeous spindle weights 1.8 ounces (50 grams).
• March 26, 2010
• 13:03

  Cherry and Birch Bottom Whorl Drop Spindle

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  Cherry and Birch Bottom Whorl Drop Spindle
  
  Beautifully carved checkering adorns the Cherry whorl of this bottom whorl drop spindle. The whorl measures three inches in diameter. The twelve inch Birch shaft has a "Notch and Slot", also known as a T-notch and a brass bumper. The weight of this spindle is 1.9 ounces.
  If you enjoy using a half hitch instead of a hook on your drop spindle, but don't like having to spin off the side of your spindle top, you need a "Notch and Slot". Dave has carved a few of these on special requests from customers and has decided to offer the unique tip on some of his spindles here on Etsy. The notch allows you to firmly attach your half hitch loop and the slot allows your yarn to spin suspended on "dead center" of the spindle tip. The half hitch is quick to attach and quickly comes free without fumbling. The "Notch and Slot" is also ideal on these longer shaft spindles when you want to spin by rolling off the thigh and not having to worry about the hook catching on your clothes.
• 12:43

  A Trio of Spindles

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  Walnut and Maple with Turquoise and Pipestone Inlay
  
  This lovely trio of spindles were created for one of our wonderful patrons. The spindles were handcrafted from walnut and the carved checkered whorls have been inlayed with maple. The delicate inlay was created with turquoise and pipestone.
  
• 12:37

  Ceramic and Fiddleback Maple Support Spinning Bowl with Pyrography

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  Ceramic and Fiddleback Maple Support Spinning Bowl with Pyrography
  
  We have created a support spinning bowl that has combined the efficiency of a ceramic surface with the stability of a wide beautiful wooden base. Our ceramic bowl measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the fiddleback maple base is 2 3/4 inches in diameter. A felt backing keeps the wood from scratching other hard surfaces. The fiddleback maple wood base has also been adorned with a lovely leaf motif. The glaze used on this bowl is called "Monet's Garden".
• 12:33

  Goncalo Alves and Mammoth Ivory Russian Support Spindle

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  Goncalo Alves and Mammoth Ivory Russian Support Spindle
  
  Dave has crafted this lovely Russian support spindle from Goncalo Alves. He has inlayed the spindle with fossil mammoth ivory accents.
  
  This Russian support spindle measures 11 3/4 inches in length, and weights 40g (1.4 ounces).
• 12:27

  "Autumn" Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl

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  Autumn Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl
  
  This is a new glaze for us called "Autumn". It has gorgeous fall colors of various shades of greens and browns.
  
  Our ceramic spinning bowl measures 3 inches in diameter across the bottom with a recessed well to support the spindle on top.
• 12:19

  Fiddleback Maple Top Whorl Silk Drop Spindle

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  Fiddleback Maple Top Whorl Silk Drop Spindle
  Our AWESOME patrons are keeping us busy creating new tools and we are very grateful! I will try to catch up on posting the photos of our latest pieces.
  
  This top whorl silk drop spindle has been crafted from fiddleback maple. It is approximately 8 inches long and weighs 1.1 ounces. A brass hook has been inset in the top.
  
• 12:13

  Hard Maple and Hormigo Negra Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Pyrography

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  Hard Maple and Hormigo Negra Top Whorl Drop Spindle with Pyrography
  
  The notched rim of this gorgeous 2 1/4 inch hard maple whorl has been adorned with a beautiful leaf motif, and the top of the whorl features a rose and leaf motif. The shaft was crafted from hormigo negro. This elegant spindle weights 1.3 ounces, and the overall length is 9 1/2 inches.
• March 13, 2010
• 15:02

  Honduras Rosewood, Ebony and Maple Burl Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  Honduras Rosewood, Ebony and Maple Burl Top Whorl Drop Spindle
  
  Dave has created this 9 1/2 inch long top whorl drop spindle from Honduras Rosewood, Ebony and Maple burl. The 2 1/2 inch diameter notched whorl was crafted from Honduras Rosewood and Maple Burl. The naturally occurring cavities of the Maple burl have been filled with turquoise and brass. The shaft was crafted from Ebony. This gorgeous spindle weights 1.4 ounces. A brass hook has been added.
• March 06, 2010
• 16:24

  Padauk and Tiger Maple Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  Padauk and Tiger Maple Top Whorl Drop Spindle
  
  Dave has carved distinctive checkering around the beautiful 2 5/8 inch diameter Padauk whorl of this drop spindle. The shaft has been crafted from a gorgeous piece of Tiger Maple and measures 10 1/2 inches overall, 9 inches below the whorl. The weight of this one-of-a-kind handspinning tool is 1.4 ounces. A brass hook has been added and a notch carved into the whorl.
• March 02, 2010
• 14:24

  New Ceramic Support Spindle Bowls

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  Ceramic Support Spindle Bowls
  
  We just added five new ceramic support spindle bowls to our Etsy shop. You can find them in the "Support Spinning Bowls" section. This batch has a few new colors such as "Night Frost" and "Glacier Storm".
• February 26, 2010
• 12:07

  "The Victorian" Oregon Myrtlewood Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  "The Victorian" Oregon Myrtlewood Top Whorl Drop Spindle
  
  "The Victorian" is our new signature spindle. Beautifully carved checkering and a lovely Victorian leaf motif adorns the whorl of this Oregon Myrtlewood top whorl drop spindle. This drop spindle measures 9 1/2 inches in length, and has a 2 3/8 inch diameter whorl. The weight of this spindle is 0.8 ounces. A brass hook has been inserted into the top.
  
  
• 12:03

  Oregon Myrtlewood Top Whorl Silk Drop Spindle

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  Oregon Myrtlewood Top Whorl Silk Drop Spindle
  
  This top whorl silk drop spindle has been crafted from Oregon Myrtlewood. It is approximately 8 inches long and weighs 1.1 ounces. A brass hook has been inset in the top.
• 11:56

  Birdseye Maple Russian Support Spindle

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  Birdseye Maple Russian Support Spindle
  
  Dave has crafted this lovely Russian support spindle from Birdseye Maple. He has inlayed the spindle with turquoise accents. This Russian support spindle measures 11 3/4 inches in length, and weights 39g (1.4 ounces). More photos of this beautiful spindle can be found in our Etsy shop.
• February 19, 2010
• 18:08

  Walnut Support Spinning Bowls

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  These are two of our newest support spinning bowls. The lap support spinning bowl seen above was a commissioned piece, and the smaller support spinning bowl is currently for sale in our Etsy shop. Both bowls were created from walnut and have an earthenware clay insert. The ceramic inserts have been glazed with "Monet's Garden" which contains beautiful cobalt blues, greens, white and yellow.
• February 18, 2010
• 12:58

  "The Victorian" Cherry Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  "The Victorian" Cherry Top Whorl Drop Spindle
  
  "The Victorian" is our new signature spindle. Beautifully carved checkering and a lovely Victorian leaf motif adorns the whorl of this Cherry top whorl drop spindle.
  
  This drop spindle measures 9 inches in length, and has a 2 1/2 inch diameter whorl. The weight of this spindle is 0.6 ounces. A brass hook has been inserted into the top.
  
  An additional photo of this lovely drop spindle can be found at the Etsy listing.
• February 17, 2010
• 18:21

  Three New Support Spinning Bowls on Etsy!

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  Support Spinning Bowls
  
  We have just added three new wide base support spinning bowls to our Etsy shop! Two of the bowls are our wide base all ceramic bowls, a Grizzly Mountain Arts original design. The third is made from walnut and a smaller ceramic bowl, and is also a design that's original to us. More photos of the bowls seen in the photo above can be found in our Etsy shop.
• February 14, 2010
• 15:55

  "The Victorian" Myrtlewood Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  "The Victorian" Myrtlewood Top Whorl Drop Spindle
  
  "The Victorian" is our new signature spindle. Beautifully carved checkering and a lovely Victorian leaf motif adorns the whorl of this Oregon Myrtlewood top whorl drop spindle. This drop spindle measures 9 inches in length, and has a 2 1/2 inch diameter whorl. The weight of this spindle is 0.9 ounces. A brass hook has been inserted into the top.
  
  This top whorl drop spindle is currently for sale in our Etsy shop.
  
• 15:47

  The Victorian Claro Walnut Top Whorl Drop Spindle

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  "The Victorian" Claro Walnut Top Whorl Drop Spindle
  
  "The Victorian" is our new signature spindle. Beautifully carved checkering and a lovely Victorian leaf motif adorns the whorl of this Claro Walnut top whorl drop spindle. This drop spindle measures 9 inches in length, and has a 2 1/2 inch diameter whorl. The weight of this spindle is 0.5 ounces. A brass hook has been inserted into the top.
  
  More photos can be found at the Etsy listing for this spindle.
• 15:43

  Oregon Myrtlewood with Pyrography Top Whorl Silk Drop Spindle

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  Oregon Myrtlewood with Pyrography Top Whorl Silk Drop Spindle
  
  This top whorl silk drop spindle is approximately 8 inches in length, and weighs 1.2 ounces. This spindle is made from Oregon Myrtlewood. A brass hook has been inset in the top. The whorl has been adorned with a beautiful pyrographic design. More photos of this lovely spindle can be found in our Etsy shop.
• February 13, 2010
• 15:36

  Walnut Top and Bottom Whorl Drop Spindle Set

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  Walnut Top and Bottom Whorl Drop Spindle Set
  
  A beautiful dark Walnut was chosen for this unique three spindle set. Each of the three spindles features lovely carved checkering on the whorl, brass bumpers and brass hooks. The sizes of each spindle are as follows:
  
  Large Bottom Whorl Spindle
  *12 inches long
  *3 inch diameter whorl
  *Weight-1.6 ounces
  
  Medium Top Whorl
  *10 inches long
  *2 1/2 inch diameter whorl
  *Weight-0.8 ounces
  
  Small Top Whorl
  *8 inches long
  *2 1/8 inch diameter whorl
  *Weight-0.5 ounces
  
  This gorgeous set is currently for sale in our Etsy shop.
• February 05, 2010
• 19:57

  Blue Grotto Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl

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  Blue Grotto Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl
  
  The glaze on this gorgeous support spinning bowl is called "Blue Grotto", and the various blues and browns of this glaze are amazing. We have been getting great feedback on our ceramic bowls! Support spinners are loving Dave's original wide base bowl design and the super fast glazed surface.
  
• 19:52

  Tiger Maple and Pau Ferro Pear Whorl Takli Support Spindle

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  Tiger Maple and Pau Ferro Pear Whorl Takli Support Spindle
  
  Dave's newest pear whorl Takli support spindle measures about 12 inches long and weights about 1.1 ounce. The whorl was turned from a beautiful piece of Tiger Maple and the shaft from Pau Ferro.
• February 03, 2010
• 16:33

  Tulipwood Pear Takli ...

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  Tulipwood Pear Takli Support or Drop Spindle
  
  The Tulipwood whorl of the pear Takli support spindle above is as beautiful as a flower! Tulipwood is a very dense wood, so this spindle weights a heavy 1.7 ounces (48g). The shaft of this spindle is Jatoba, and a brass hook has been inserted so this support spindle can also be used as a drop spindle. Redheart was the wood chosen for the tip, and it matches the Tulipwood perfectly! The overall length of this gorgeous spindle is twelve inches.
  
  In the photo below, is another beautiful pear whorl Takli spindle that was was a commissioned piece. A lovely piece of Tiger Maple was used to craft the pear whorl, and a stunning piece of stabilized Spalted Maple was used to create the tip.
  
  Tiger Maple Pear Takli Spindle
  
• February 01, 2010
• 12:03

  Native American Design Low Whorl Drop Spindle

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  Native American Design Low Whorl Drop Spindle
  
  Dave is adding a new design to his spindle line and this one is a real beauty! If you've taken a look at some of our past work, you've seen that pine needle basket making is another of Dave's passions.
  
  On this new spindle, he's created a 1 7/8 inch diameter Poplar low whorl that looks like a pine needle basket. Using pyrography, he has adorned it with a Native American pattern.
  
  This unique 11 3/4 long spindle, also features a brass hook, Spalted Birch shaft and brass bumper. The weight of this low whorl drop spindle is 1.6 ounces. If you'd like to view more photos, please visit our Etsy shop.
• January 31, 2010
• 16:17

  Imitation Tortoise Lace Patter Pricker Pin Vise

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  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.