Make a drop spindle
I've developed the possibly weird hobby of spinning newspaper strips into 'yarn' using a homemade drop spindle. (Sometimes, for the dessert course of spinning, I use strips of plastic food wrap instead. It's easier to spin and makes a really tough, clear yarn.)
When I saw drop spindles for sale for $50 at the local wool shop, I came home and made one with some doweling, a picture hook and a chopped-off bit of old candle stand (the circular part). I fastened the parts together with Sugru, the mouldable silicone putty that air cures to a resilient, springy toughness.
Bottom view:
Stay tuned for possiby weird crafts made from plastic wrap and newspapers.
What a great idea, thank you for sharing it I will try it soon!
Posted by: Moving Homes | March 12, 2012 at 04:04 AM
Creative and very resourceful. Its very helpful for many readers that might have the same work as what you have.
Posted by: garage equipment | May 06, 2012 at 04:20 AM