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Saturday

New Crochet Hook Set with Stand


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 an approximate 3 inch diameter base, from silver maple. The hooks, which are crafted from birch and exotic woods, measure about 6 inches in length. The exotic finials are cocobolo, redheart, purpleheart, Pacific yew and maple burl. The size of each hook has been burn etched into the wood.  Additional photos of these fiber art tools can be seen in our Etsy shop.

Hook sizes: 

-- G7-4.5mm
-- H-5.00mm
-- I-5.50mm
-- J-6.00mm
-- K-6.50mm





DIY Poplar and Birch Top Whorl Spindle


Here is your opportunity to put your own spin on making a one of a kind spindle for yourself or as a gift or resale. Why waste time and money on wooden toy wheels, crooked dowel rods, coffee cup hooks and split shafts? 

Dave has professionally crafted this DYI top whorl spindle complete with a 1 7/8 inch poplar whorl and a 9 1/2 inch birch shaft (8 inches below the whorl), brass hook and a notch in the 3 o'clock position. The whorl has been sealed and sanded smooth ready to paint (do not stain since the wood has been sealed). The birch shaft has already been finished with polish. Of course you don't have to paint it if you don't want to. Just wax the whorl and off you go. 

This spindle weighs 0.7 oz (21 grams) and can be found in our Etsy shop.



Friday

New Andean/Peruvian Style Bottom Whorl Drop Spindles


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.  

Tuesday

Mini Rim Weighted Chechen and Birch Top Whorl Drop Spindle


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.


Wednesday

Andean/Peruvian Style Bottom Whorl Drop Spindles



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!


Friday

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

Wednesday

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.

Friday

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.

Monday

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.

Friday

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.

Monday

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.

Goncalo Alves, Birch and Mesquite Tibetan Support Spindle


This Tibetan support spindle is approximately 12 1/2 inches long and weighs 50g (1.8 ounces). The Goncalo Alves whorl measures approximately 1.75 inches and has been attached to a Birch shaft. The tip has been crafted from hard Mesquite. An additional photos can be found at the Etsy listing.

Sunday

Lightweight 0.8 oz Bottom Whorl Drop Spindle


Dave turned this 0.8 oz bottom whorl drop spindle out of Birch wood. The stem is white birch and the whorl is made of Strata-Bond, which is dyed laminated layers of birch bonded together under high pressure. The overall length is 11 ¼ inches and the whorl is 2 ¼ inches in diameter. He has inset a brass bumper at the bottom and carved a yarn hook at the top. The whorl and stem were turned together in the lathe and are therefore well balanced with no wobble. It can be used as a drop spindle or as a supported spindle. More photos of this beautiful drop spindle can be found at the Ebay auction.

Thursday

Double Ended Crochet Hook Set Sizes G-K


This set of hooks may be the only hooks you will ever need! Dave hand crafted this double ended set out of Birch and dark East Indian Rosewood. They cover the most popular sizes for yarn and include sizes G (4.00mm) and G+ (4.50mm), sizes H (5.00mm) and I (5.50mm), sizes J(6.00mm) and K (6.50). The letter size has been burn etched into the stem for each end. They are approximately 7 1/2 inches long and have a hand rubbed bees wax finish. This one-of-a-kind set is currently up for auction on Ebay.

Wednesday

Acorn Lace Bobbins


Dave has handcrafted this pair of continental style acorn lace bobbins using birch, oak and olive green poplar woods. They are approximately 4 inches long. These beautiful bobbins are currently up for auction on Ebay.

Sunday

Rosewood Tip Double Point Knitting Needles US 11


Dave has handcrafted this set of double point needles out of Birch with Rosewood tips. They are 8 inches long and US size 11, 8.00 mm. More photos can be found at the Ebay auction.

Thursday

Handcrafted EZ Grip Crochet Hook Size J, 6mm



Dave has handcrafted this approximately 6 inch EZ Grip crochet hook using Oak, and Birch woods with a walnut accent ring. It is US Size J (6.00 mm). This hook has a hand rubbed bees wax finish and has been burn etched with the GMA Cascade Mtn Logo on one side. This crochet hook is currently up for auction on Ebay.


Saturday

Handcrafted Pyro-Art Tatting Shuttle


Dave has handcrafted this 2 5/8 inch tatting shuttle from Strata-Bond, which is layers of birch wood that have been resin impregnated and bonded together under high pressure. It is very dense and moisture resistant and has no varnish, shellac, wax or other type finish to wear away. It has only been fine sanded and buffed to a gloss finish. He has burn etched a rose design on one side. This tatting shuttle has been initialed and dated by Dave and is currently up for auction on Ebay
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Birch/Cherry Wood Crochet Hook Size K


Dave handcrafted this crochet hook using a birch stem and cherry wood finial with a purple swirl celluloid accent ring. It is 5 ¾ inches long, US size K, 6.50 mm. It has a hand rubbed satin bees wax finish.

This crochet hook is currently up for auction on Ebay.

Thursday

Handmade Birch Crochet Hook Size H 5.00mm


Here is another of the crochet hooks Dave is making especially for our Grizzly Mountain Arts Etsy shop!

This size "H" 5.00mm hook features a Walnut finial and a colorful blue celluloid accent ring. The overall length of this hook is 6 inches.

Don't forget, shipping is FREE on nearly all of the items in our GMA Etsy shop and our Good Dirt Jewelry Etsy shop!