Reserved for Susan:
1) $66.90 - TAHKLI SUPPORT SPINDLE No.679 - Black and Gold... and Crystals!
- WEIGHT/DIMENSIONS: 1.4 oz. (41g.), 1.24” dia. (31mm), 7.75" length (3.8cm x 19.7cm)
Made from 55 individual pieces, this Tahkli (Style) Support Spindle is made with two 1" diameter Mexico 100 Peso aluminum-bronze coin discs and two 1/16" thick x 1.25" acrylic discs for a whorl - mounted to a 7.75" powder-coat-painted steel shaft. The Radiance of this amazing spindle comes from the additional jewelry components, including two beautifully made real 18ct Gold Plated filigree medallions that are specially prepared to fit the shaft - along with two gloss black faceted glass beads, gold tone/plated findings, and 36 Black Diamond and Black Diamond AB Preciosa (Czech) Crystal Rhinestones mounted top, bottom, and in between the acrylic discs on the side of the whorl.
The shaft is hand-made from spring steel with a heat forged hook that is coated with a 2-coat hi-temperature powder-coat paint, and all parts are mounted with industrial 2-part epoxy resin adhesive. This is a medium weight Tahkli style spindle and it spins fast and long – making it great for not only cotton, but other short and longer/fine staple fibers as well.
2) $29.90 - SUPPORT BOWL: The brass singing bowl is the perfect shape and size for support spindle spinning! It is hand crafted using a hand hammered technique that makes each bowl unique and absolutely gorgeous. This bowl was made in the Republic of Nepal. WOOD RING BASE is made from an oil finished natural oak hardwood ring and provides the bowl with a stand for flat surfaces to spin from, or display. The wood ring is 3-1/4" (8.3cm) diameter and 1/2" (1.3cm) thick and has 3 non-slip silicone rubber feet attached on the bottom side (drilled and recessed into the wood ring)
PRODUCT WEIGHT: Brass Bowl = 2.5 oz. -
Brass Bowl with Wood Ring Base = 4 oz.
All items include a mixture of hand crafted John-Galen made components and jewelry and other components that were altered to fit the applications, and all components are assembled with an industrial quality 2-part epoxy resin.
The spindle is hand-crafted by John Galen Gudenkauf (owner/artist) in Tucson, AZ. - Made in USA from US and Global Materials. The support Bowl is made in Nepal.
2-5 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Yes. I gladly accept custom orders, although they are limited when it comes to altering dimensions. TAHKLI/SUPPORT SPINDLES: customers can choose (in most cases) from the shaft colors, beads, and whorl color/wood species of items already listed.
Yes. I do offer wholesale sales to qualifying re-sellers. Contact me and we can discuss terms
I gladly accept orders by mail and do accept checks. When ordering, please phone or email John Galen to check availability and to reserve the item(s) you wish to order. When I receive the order/check in the mail, I will send out the package within 24 hours.
CONTACT: John Galen at 520-490-4962
EMAIL: johng@johngalen.com