5 1/4 Inch Myrtlewood Knotting Tatting Shuttle with Pyrography

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

Embroidery Stilettos

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

The Druid's Egg Spindle and Matching Support Bowl

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

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

Three Sisters Mountains Ponderosa Pine Needle Basket with Lid

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

Cherry and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl with Pyrography

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

Hand Turned Embroidery Stilettos

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

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

Little Red Baskets

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

Mini Rim Weighted Pistachio and Hormigo Negro Top Whorl Drop Spindle

Dave has crafted the 1 7/8 inch diameter notched whorl of this mini rim weighted top whorl drop spindle from pistachio, and the 7 1/4 inch shaft from hormigo negro. A brass hook has been added to the top. The photos don't do this beautiful pistachio justice!  The weight of this gorgeous rim weighted handspinning tool is 1.1 ounces (30 grams).  Additional photos can be seen in our Etsy shop.

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

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

**Please note, this larger bowl was crafted from the only bowl blank of this size that Dave had on hand, so no other bowls of this size will be made in the near future and is not available for custom orders.**

Ceramic and Tiger Maple Lap Support Spinning Bowl with Pyrography

Dave has crafted this beautiful lap support spinning bowl from tiger maple, and has adorned it with his signature pyrographed leaf motif. The ceramic bowl measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the tiger maple base is approximately 2 3/4 inches in diameter and 6 1/4 inches in length. A burnt orange glaze was used on the earthenware clay inner bowl. Cork dots on the bottom keep the wood from scratching your chair.  Additional photos can be seen in our Etsy shop.

Ponderosa Pine Needle Basket with Bone, Turquoise and Wood Accents

We have created this pine needle basket and lid from ponderosa pine needles. This basket measures 3 inches in diameter and about 2 inches in height. This beautiful little basket features an old wooden bead, turquoise and bone accents on the lid.  An additional photo can be found in our Etsy shop.

Mini Rim Weighted Olive Burl and Chechen Top Whorl Drop Spindle

Dave has crafted the 1 7/8 inch diameter notched whorl of this rim weighted top whorl drop spindle from olive burl, and the 7 1/4 inch shaft from chechen. A brass hook has been added to the top.  The weight of this gorgeous rim weighted handspinning tool is 1.1 ounces (30 grams).  Additional photos can be found in our Etsy shop.

Moose Antler and Cocobolo Top Whorl Drop Spindles

Two new moose antler top whorl drop spindles were added to our Etsy shop today.  The spindle above weights 1.0 ounces, and the one below weights 0.8 ounces.  Both of these stunning handspinning tools have a 7 1/4 inch long cocobolo shaft.

Myrtlewood Magnetic Needle Holder Dish with Ponderosa Pine Needles

Dave has hidden a rare earth magnet under this beautiful little dish that he turned from Oregon myrtlewood. The dish measures 3 1/4 inches in diameter and stands 1 1/4 inches high. To accent this pin dish, ponderosa pine needles were woven around the top.  An additional photo can be found at the Etsy listing for this needle minder dish.

Mini Ponderosa Pine Needle Baskets

We have just added four beautiful miniature baskets in our Etsy shop!  These little beauties were made from ponderosa pine needles and would be perfect for holding buttons and rings.  The lid of each basket has been accented with either fossil ivory, myrtlewood or a vintage rose button.  More photos of these unique little baskets can be found here.

The Celtic Druid's Egg Pendants

We have added two new Celtic "Druid's Egg" pendants to our Etsy shop.  These Druid's Eggs, which are our original design, were crafted from air dry clay.  A rich copper patina was added to give these pendants the appearance of aged bronze.  The pendant featured above was beaded with copper colored glass beads and old African trade brass beads.  The pendant featured below hangs from a leather cord that can be tied to accommodate many necklines, and is easily removed if you have a favorite chain you prefer to use.