Weekly Spindle Review ~ Glindle

Believe the hype...


Maker: Bristlecone Artisian Heirlooms
Weight: 29 g /  1 oz
Length: 10.5" Shaft
Style: Russian-ish
Woods: Hawaiian Koa


My 21 yard sample is BFL wool in the colourway "Lucrezia" by Shadawyn Fibre Arts.

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Glindle = glass/spindle, behold its beauty
*queue angels*

These one-of-a-kind spindles are highly sought after and for good reason.  They are both pretty AND spin like a dream.  Each focal is unique and jaw-dropping amazing.  The Bristlecone shop is only updated a few times a year and when it is the spindles are sold in seconds.  If you are looking for one, you can post an ISO (In Search Of) on Ravelry, which might be your best bet and that was the way I was able to acquire this spindle.  My lucky stars must have been shining that day.

This particular focal is very mysterious and was hard to capture with my camera.  I find these spindles spin best in a glass or pottery bowl and there is a b s o l u t l e y no wobble with this one.  Glindles feel very comfortable in your hands and the sound they produce when the glass is spinning in a bowl makes it sound like its singing

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I'm very careful when storing this Glindle and always put it away when not in use and protect the end with a piece of plastic tubing.  With that said, I'm not so afraid of breaking this spindle to not use it at any given moment.  Its very well made and I have heard the customer support is wonderful in the case of an unfortunate accident.  These spindles were made to be used and once you spin with one, you won't want to put it down.  

The shaft is completely smooth and makes the grain shine like gold.  It is tapered enough to spin off of yet its not so pointy that it may split. Your eyes will be drawn to the detailing near the focal which is the perfect resting place for the gem of the spindle.  This focal changes colour depending on the light and I have seen, red, gold, green and orange (it's very warming)  The tip is smooth and the roundish shape of the focal helps keep the spindle spinning for a long time.  The detail and thought put into these spindles is astounding.  

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Glindles are the Cadillac of support spindles and heirloom pieces.   You can't help but smile while spinning on one and they are the reason many people get into support spindling.  They are a huge addition to any collection and if you don't want to take my word for it, just check out their large following on Ravelry and don't forget to add your ISO to the list and don't be offended when others laugh at your request. You are not alone, they too are in search of Glindles themselves.

Spindle rating:
Length of spin: 22.8 seconds (average of three tests)
Fibre storage ability: Excellent
Looks: GORGEOUS
Overall Rating: 10/10

Fully functional works of art.  These are the best of the best.  Worth every penny.