So, what if you want to learn to spin but you don’t want to invest in all the tools for spinning just yet? Well, if you have a bit of creativity, are a bit handy, and can find or buy all the parts you need, you can make your own. They may or may not be as wonderful as ones you can buy - but they probably will be quite a bit cheaper.
There are plenty of blueprints and instructions on the web telling you how to create your own spinning tools. Here are a few I’ve run across lately. All of these resources are free, unless otherwise noted:
Spindles
- CD Spindle, via Interweave (pdf)
- Wooden Spindle, via the Joy of Handspinning
- Clay whorl drop spindle, via Not Another Knitblog!
- Supported Spindle, via Spindiicity
- Ahka, via spindling.com
- Spindles of several different types, all on one page, via lahottee.info
Charkas/Wheels
- Cigar Box Charka, via Interweave
- Little Great Wheel, via Interweave
- Saxony Spinning Wheel Plans, via Paradise Fibers (currently $7.95)
- Spinning Wheel Plans on eBay (prices vary)
Other Tools
If you know of other resources for making your own spinning tools, or I’d love to hear about them. Or, if you’ve already made your own and have pictures, I’d love to see them!
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Thanks for the good spinning information.