Hand-spinning with the "Sling Blade" Handspinner

[Dreamspinner1]

Wanted to add that this video shows an early prototype model. Current ©Sling-Blades come with thicker 1/2" diam. oak handles & permanently attached wooden "cap". The Blade no longer has that odd-looking short end to it either. Just made it faster - easier & even more fun to spin painlessly for hours & hours! The faster you SLING the BLADE - the EASIER & less work it becomes - because the spin action feeds upon itself by simple Laws of INERTIA. Enjoy!

[Dreamspinner1]

The "Blade" doesn't capture the fiber. Going round & round each time puts ONE "twist" into the fibers.The faster you SLING the "Blade" in tiny circular motions - the FASTER you spin TWIST into the the fiber- making it hold onto itself by compressing & knitting the twisted fibers into yarn. MORE twist = TIGHTER spun yarn - LESS Twist = mean softer airier yarn.I STOP slinging the BLADE when I have ENOUGH twist in that yard or so of yarn. Wind it on the Blade & Spin more fiber into yarn. SIMPLE !

[eauclaire101]

Can you do it in slow motion? I don't understand how to sling is capturing the wool.

[Ritercrazy]

You are so absolutely beautiful! Thanks for doing this video and showing your talents.

[Dreamspinner1]

It is by his kind permission - "The Selkie" as performed by Aryeh Frankfurter - aka - "LionHarp Music" & now also performing with partner Celtic Harpist, Lisa Lynne Franco together as - "Two Worlds One" - Google BOTH of them - You won't be disappointed!

[sherriarms]

Can you tell me what music is playing in the background?

[mastabloid]

Nice music, nice person, nice clothes and FunkY way of spinning....

:) thank you for your kindness, wish you the best.

[2boddah]

whoa...that..is//genius!!

[Dreamspinner1]

Thank you for your kind comments. Whenever You're READY to enjoy "Blading" - You know where to find me! Kindest Regards, Teri

[SusanShriverHowell]

Dear Dream Spinner~ I could watch you all day long :) The more I read about the art of spinning the more I find to do ;)

Right now that is a single treadle Ashford, and a home made turkish drop spindle. Your sling blade is next:) Great video!

[flmason]

Wow, that rocks. :-)

[brownsheep32]

I just bought one of these a couple weeks ago. This lady is a genius, I love this invention. She is so right it is so easy and way less stressful for me than drop spindles. I can't say enough good things about it. I am so happy I stumbled across it.

[Dreamspinner1]

THANK EWE so MUCH for this response!!! I couldn't BUY happy praises like yours! I've made it even EASIER to USE now TOO! NEW ©Sling-Blades come with permanently attached oak Caps, 1/2" dia, THICKER Oak Handles & more substantial - 100% LEXAN polycarbonate "blades". - vs. plexi-glass.

Happy ©Sling-Blading & THANK YOU again! Teri

[SouthernLadysVintage]

Wow! You make it look super easy!

[Dreamspinner1]

It IS so easy a child can do it! Just takes some practice! If you visit my spinning blog - you can read more about them.

WARNING: - Sling-blading is ADDICTIVE!!!

; } Teri

Thanks for your kind comments! Teri

[sazjha]

Loved the video! Great technique!

[Dragonkrux]

by the way, what material are you spinning here?

[Dreamspinner1]

Thank you for your kind comments! It IS far easier & simpler for ANYONE to use & at ANY spinning skill level - Particularly in tight or confined spaces! I'm spinning a blend of 60/40% Blue-faced Liecester & Tencel roving, that I hand-blend on a Louet carder. Thanks for asking! Teri

[Dreamspinner1]

I was spinning Blue-Faced Leicester - Laceweight singles in this video. Thanks for your interest! Teri

[Dragonkrux]

holy cow this video took forever to load up but it was well worth it!! thanks for showing this method! my apartment is WAY too small for a traditional spinner and that looks far less cumbersome than a traditional hand or drop spinner.

[ogm333]

cool! i have never seen this type of spinning before. i want one too! thanks!

[Dreamspinner1]

PLEASE email me for the info. or visit my Etsy Shop... I'm TheDreamSpinner there.

They ARE fun! I list only ONE in my Etsy Shop - But can handle multiples - They're made to order. Thankx for your kind comments!

Teri

[rosemary20001]

I love this video! The wordless presentation is wonderful. Now, I want one. Great spinning!

[Silky4me]

You are so clever! Did you develop this method yourself? Thanks for sharing.

[Dreamspinner1]

Thank you for your kind comment - I did invent this particular method to make spinning fine gauged yarnage possible & comfortable in small spaces! I have friends who travel a LOT on planes! Teri

[Dreamspinner1]

Indeed - I did design my ©"Sling-Blade"-Handspinner after trying to come up with something that could be spun anywhere without being obtrusive, that was small & spun easily enough for Beginner Spinners to get the hang of Spinning. I also needed some way to carefully control almost ZERO tension on really fine lacy yarn singles as they're being spun. Tah Dahhh - My ©Sling-Blade was born!!! Thank You for your comment! You should really TRY ONE! Kindest Regards - Teri