[{"id":164123377722,"handle":"drop-spindles","title":"Drop Spindles","updated_at":"2022-03-26T11:05:04+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eSpin anywhere with a drop spindle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edrop spindle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a handheld device allowing you to spin yarn from fibre. A drop spindle is a great portable option to continue to spin no matter where you are. Drop spindles are available in a variety of lengths, weights and styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe general rule is when you are spinning lightweight fibres use a lighter spindle and use a heavier spindle when spinning heavier fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-09-06T09:50:41+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Type_Drop Spindle"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2020-09-14T21:22:55+10:00","alt":null,"width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/Drop_Spindles_7f89f914-7166-4cdd-a947-e25373f10634.jpg?v=1637284754"}},{"id":80313286714,"handle":"louet","updated_at":"2022-05-10T19:20:04+10:00","published_at":"2018-09-17T20:16:30+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Louet Looms and Spinning Wheels","body_html":"\u003ch2 data-offset-key=\"5kt0h-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouet: Style is just the start\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"block block-paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"bcl5p\" data-offset-key=\"5kt0h-0-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouët looms and spinning wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"5kt0h-0-1\"\u003e are known worldwide for their excellence in quality, design and workmanship. Louet's products are professionally engineered, designed to stand the test of time. Whether you are a beginner or professional in your craft, there is a Louet product to suit your needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-offset-key=\"50sq8-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"50sq8-0-0\"\u003eLouet Looms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block block-paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"bcl5p\" data-offset-key=\"6v0sm-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-offset-key=\"6v0sm-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6v0sm-0-0\"\u003e30 years of research and development, has gone into Louët's, from tapestry frame and travel table looms to innovative electronic Dobby floor looms. Louët brings you the quietest, highest-quality and most beautiful looms on the market. The technological and ergonomic advances make weaving with a Louët loom a delightful experience that you can pursue for hours a day with ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-offset-key=\"6v0sm-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003eLouet Spinning Wheels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-offset-key=\"6v0sm-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003eLouet's Spinning Wheels have long held the reputation as one of the premier yarn making tools from The Netherlands. The newly re-engineered and designed wheels have a classic Scandinavian look and meet the needs and desires of today’s modern spinning enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"bt3da-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"bt3da-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2018-10-14T18:59:16+10:00","alt":"Louet Looms and Spinning Wheels - Thread Collective Australia","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/Louet-David-Dog_1.jpg?v=1643771102"}},{"id":163430924346,"handle":"spinning","title":"Spinning","updated_at":"2022-05-22T11:05:03+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eSpinning Tools and Supplies\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpinning is the process of drawing out fibres from a mass, like a sliver, and twisting them together to create yarn. This is done with the use of spinning wheels. If you are looking to spin fibres and make your own beautiful yarns, look no further. We have a wide range of tools and supplies for your spinning needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from our collection of spinning wheels, drop spindles, cutting equipment, along with a huge array of fibres. If you can't find what you are looking for, just send us a message and we will do our best to assist you.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-08-12T12:00:13+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Style_Spinning"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2020-08-12T12:00:10+10:00","alt":"Buy spinning wheels, spinning fibre, and accessories online - Thread Collective Australia","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/Malabrigo-nube-spinning-fibre-sml.jpg?v=1643770408"}},{"id":58129252410,"handle":"spinning-wheels","updated_at":"2022-05-09T14:10:04+10:00","published_at":"2018-05-25T14:23:06+10:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Spinning Wheels and Drop Spindles","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eLet's talk Spinning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpinning is done by twisting loose fibres into each other, creating a longer and stronger thread. It can be done in several ways; for example, with one’s fingers, a drop spindle or a spinning wheel. Spinning with your fingers is a very slow process that will produce an irregular yarn. Using a drop spindle will ease the process. A drop spindle is made of a round stick to which a flat round disk has been attached. A string is attached to this disk and the drop spindle hangs with the disk down. In one hand the spinner holds fibres to be spun, the other hand takes small amounts of fibres and adds this to the existing yarn. Use a free hand to spin the drop spindle and the twisting movement of the drop spindle creates yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA huge improvement compared to the drop spindle is the use of a spinning wheel. Louët wheels have been carefully engineered to be easy-to-use, durable, low-maintenance and practical. The S10, which was developed in the 1970s, has been such a success that it is a classic among modern spinning wheels.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first generation Louët spinning wheels, like the S10 and S17, all have a single belt bobbin drive with an adjustable flyer brake to regulate tension. This results in spinning wheels that are very easy to learn how to spin on, and the wheels are very suitable to spin thicker yarns. The bobbins have a sheave with three settings that can be used to obtain three spinning speeds or ratios. By using different types of bobbins and flyers, Louët spinning wheels can be used to produce every kind of yarn, from coarse wool to fine silks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new generation of Louët spinning wheels, Victoria and Julia, have Scotch tension: single belt, flyer drive with an adjustable bobbin brake to regulate the tension on the yarn that you are spinning. The standard ratios are higher than those of the first generation, which makes it easier to spin very fine yarns. When using the high speed set the ratio increases even further.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2019-06-08T00:51:27+10:00","alt":"Spinning Wheels and Drop Spindles - Thread Collective Australia","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/Louet_S17_Irish_tension_affordable_spinning_wheel_1_of_1.jpg?v=1643771526"}}]
Louet Bottom Whirl Drop Spindles are for spinners who what a bottom weighted spindle. This bottom whorl drop spindle is unlacquered beech and weighs 80g, and the whirl features images of Louet sheep.
We also have Louet's Top Whirl drop spindle available.