This content describes a range of tools used in the creation of textile items. Specifically, it highlights a selection of tools used for spinning wool and other fibers into yarn. The tools described include nalbinding needle blanks, fingerweaving sticks, a Dremel, a Lucet, a spindle shaft blank, and a toy wheel for spindle whorl.
The nalbinding needle blanks are used to create a type of knitting called nalbinding, which is similar to Tunisian crochet. These blanks are basically the working end of a nalbinding needle without a handle. They can be used to create a variety of stitches and patterns in the fabric being worked.
Fingerweaving sticks are another tool for creating textiles, specifically for creating braids and cords. Essentially, they’re long, thin sticks that are used in a weaving motion to create decorative cording that can be used in a variety of ways. This technique has been used by indigenous peoples in North and South America for thousands of years.
The Dremel is a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of tasks, including drilling, grinding, sanding, and polishing. In the context of fiber arts, it is often used to carve wooden spindles and other tools used in spinning wool and other fibers.
The Lucet is a small, handheld tool used for making cord. It has a single prong on one end and a small hole on the other. The user wraps the yarn around the prong and then pulls it through the hole, creating a loop. By repeating this process, a cord or braid is created.
A spindle shaft blank is a wooden dowel or stick that is used as the base for creating a spindle. The spindle is the part of a spinning wheel or drop spindle that spins, allowing the user to twist fibers into yarn. Spindle shaft blanks allow the user to create their own custom spindle sizes and shapes.
Finally, the toy wheel for spindle whorl is another tool used in spinning. The spindle whorl is the weight at the bottom of the spindle that helps to keep it spinning. A toy wheel can be used as a makeshift whorl for a small, lightweight spindle.
Overall, these tools are used by textile artists to create a wide range of handmade items, from clothing to home decor to artwork. The process of spinning wool and other fibers into yarn is time-consuming and requires patience and skill, but the end result is a unique, one-of-a-kind item that cannot be replicated by machine.
