Diz with 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6mm drafting holes.
What is a Diz? A Diz allows wool fibres to be drafted through the sized hole to create a nest of roving. This roving nest is much easier to spin on a drop spindle.
Made from figured Silkwood and finished with Tung Oil, Shellac and Beeswax.
Wrist Distaff – used to wrap roving on, so that the roving is kept out of the way when using a drop spindle. The leather strap and bead go on the wrist. A one inch measure at the top of the staff allows for wraps per inch to be calculated for yarn produced.
Staff made from Silver Beech. Bead made from Silkwood. Leather strap and stainless steel eye screw. Finished with Tung Oil, Shellac and Beeswax.
Figured 4mm Diz. What is a Diz? A Diz allows wool fibres to be drafted through the hole to create a nest of roving. This roving nest is much easier to spin on a drop spindle.
Made from Silkwood and finished with Tung Oil, Shellac and Beeswax.
Rustic, Ebonized, Red Beech Milking Stool (only one left). These are very solid stools with considerable weight. Perfect for milking, hallway display or individual coffee table. Three legs ensure a very stable base on uneven surfaces.
Approximately 320mm tall with 230mm seat top.
Ebonizing produces a wonderfully rustic, deep black finish. Sealed with Tung Oil, Shellac and a final polish of Beeswax.
Turkish drop spindles have the advantage of creating a turtle shaped ball that is simple to remove by sliding off the arms when finished.
Made on request from a selection of timber. Pictured spindle has Rimu arms and Totara shaft (turned on traditional pole lathe). Finished with Tung Oil and Beeswax.
Selection of Honey Dippers available.
These are medium/large, approximately 200mm in length
Made from SIlver Beech and turned on a traditional handmade pole lathe.
Finished with Tung Oil, Shellac and Beeswax.
Blockheads not included – sold separately.
The Wand chooses the Wizard
Prized Apprentice Wand made from Ebonized Red Beech, finished with multiple layers of Tung Oil and Shellac, followed by a Beeswax coating.
Includes a small booklet detailing the story and features of the wand and a spell pullout page.
Approximately 300mm (12 Inches) in length.
Beautifully figured small Turkish Drop Spindle.
Dimensions are: 140mm arms and 180mm shaft.
Made from Silkwood (arms) and Silver Beech (shaft) and finished with Tung Oil, Shellac and Beeswax.
Turkish spindles have the advantage of creating a turtle shaped ball that is simple to remove by sliding off the arms when finished.
Made on request from a selection of timber. Pictured spindle has Silver Beech arms and Red Beech shaft (turned on traditional pole lathe). Finished with Tung Oil and Beeswax.
Delightful Kiwi representative pieces. Display well as a group, a pair or individually.
Body made from Rimu with beaks either Totara or Beech. Two finishes available:
i) Tung Oil and Beeswax – matte finish
ii) Tung Oil, Shellac and Beeswax – gloss finish