Drop Spindle
Spin your own wool with this 10” long drop spindle. Your child will love being shown how to spin wool and then allowed to practice it. Our spindles are "bottom whorl spindles", also called a "low whorl" spindle. This means that the whorl (round disc part) and weight is at the bottom. Here's a helpful article about spinning wool, just cut and paste the link into your browser:
https://spinoffmagazine.com/about-drop-spindle-spinning/
Wool not included.
“Each child is unique; each has his own characteristic way of absorbing information and of honing skills.” Stevanne Auerbach, PhD in her book Dr Toy’s Smart Play Smart Toys.
AGE RANGE
3 yrs and above. Given the long pointy nature of this tool, adult supervision is recommended.
SAFETY
The drop spindle is safety tested by a third-party testing company. It is important that you check for rough patches and cracks.
CARE
Store in a dry place. Clean with a damp cloth and allow to air dry thoroughly.
