Perfect for a beginner spindler that doesn't want to invest a lot of money in a hobby they haven't learned yet. Also Excellent gifts for someone wanting to learn spinning, as well as seasoned spinners. These spindles are handcrafted of maple hardwood, and fashioned after the Schacht Hi-Lo Spindles that we also sell. They are FULL Sized spindles, not tiny ones that are often seen with prices like these. Measuring 12 1/2" from top to bottom and 3 1/4" across the whorl. You can buy the spindle alone, or with the matching bowl. The bowls are specially made for drop spindles, with a recessed set point to balance your spindle. The third photo shows the spindle standing in the bowl by itself (I'm not holding the spindle upright for the pic). Chose Maple Spindle, Spindle & Bowl, Complete set (includes 2 oz premium spindling-friendly spinning fiber) or Bowl only - bowls measure approximately 4" in diameter X 2" high..
I also carry handcrafted mixed wood spindles, as shown in the last two photos. These are beautifully crafted wooden drop spindle to show off to your spinner friends - probably the most beautiful I've ever carried. It's made of hardwood Rosewood and Maple. Choose Maple inlaid with rich, deep Rosewood OR Rosewood inlaid with Maple. Beginner Friendly, It makes a perfect Teaching Kit. These spindles have four equidistant notches in the whorl, so if your yarn were to slip out of one notch, it will catch on the next one. Spindle is approximately 11 3/4" in length overall and the whorl is 3" in diameter. Well balanced, smoothly sanded with a pretty and protective lacquer finish applied. Weighs a tad over 1.5 oz. They are listed here
Fiber included in Complete kits will be beginner friendly fiber from a heritage breed specifically bred for premium spinning fiber - Kit will include spindle, bowl & 2 oz spinning friendly fiber. This fiber would have a long staple (makes learning on a spindle much easier) with a nice hand - not a coarse/scratchy wool. This fiber would typically be Shetland, Cheviot, Wensleydale, BFL, Polwarth or Gotland.
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