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milkweedman · 2 years

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I didnt really think my thing this year would be getting really into making supported spindles, but i am enjoying it so much. Making them is really fun and spinning on a spindle that was part of a branch i found on the ground is extremely satisfying :D and think now that im on spindle number... 5 ? Im starting to really get the hang of them.

The only thing is, i keep accidentally sawing through the knees of my jeans, which is not ideal.

#really enjoying the smaller ones in particular. perfect for spinning while standing at a counter #which is great for me at work and while cooking when ive got a moment #bc drop spindles require me to move my arms out a lot so its not ideal at work bc 1) it hurts and 2) it calls a lot of attention to me #but yeah been experimenting with shapes and sizes #having a great time #want to try making some bowls but i think id need different tools for that #maybe spoon making tools #i just really love whittling lol #and theres never been very much i could whittle bc im really bad at detailing #but spindles dont require very much except for the very tip #i did used to whittle the sticks for drop spindles but the whorl was always a pain in the ass #spindle making #supported spindle

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