Lace Making Tools
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All our lace making tools are individually hand-turned and beeswax polished to order.
If you would like any of these tools in a different wood than those listed here, then please contact us for availability.
Lace Tool Set
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All our lace making tools are individually hand-turned and polished to order. These tools are available in Bocote, Cocobolo, Yew, Karanda or African Blackwood, as a set or individually.
Pin Lifter / Pusher In One
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Two tools in one: a pin lifter with a pusher at the other end. Available in Bocote, Cocobolo, Yew, Karanda or African Blackwood.
Lace roll-up bar
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When making a long length of lace, you will need to move your finished lace up. Rather than letting the lace “dangle” at the top end of pillow, it is rolled up onto a roll-up bar (which will keep it clean and flat without fold marks). The roll-up bar is than secured to the lace pillow with long pins. The sample in the photo is approx. 110mm long, diameter 18mm and max. lace width would be 75mm. Different sizes can be made to order. Choose your wood from the wood list.
Thread Nippers
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To finish off your piece of lace, we offer these razor-sharp thread nippers. The Gingher® G-NS-4 featherweight thread nippers cut closer than any pair of scissors, giving a beautiful finish to your work, especially when making sewings in your lace. They are small (12mm x 110mm), very light and excellent quality. They have a nylon frame and safety cap, stainless steel blades, and come in a plastic pouch with use and care instructions. Suitable for right and left-handed use.
Straight Reverse Action Tweezers
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Very good for holding a broken thread on your pillow, whilst tying in or bringing in a new thread. Many uses for other crafters, jewellery makers, stamp collectors etc. Forged in stainless steel, and with insulated handles.
Angled Reverse Action Tweezers
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Very good for holding a broken thread on your pillow, whilst tying in or bringing in a new thread. Many uses for other crafters, jewellery makers, stamp collectors etc. Forged in stainless steel, and with insulated handles.
Business Card Holder
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A beautiful business card holder in Yew, consisting of the holder itself and two roller bars which hold the cards in place.
Magnifier On A Chain
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A handy glass magnifier on a long chain with turned wooden handle. Great for a close up look at your lace, needlework, small print etc. All metal parts are gold-plated. The sample in the photo has a handle turned from Serpentwood. For other woods, look at our wood list.
Lace Bobbin Holder
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Solid dowel, which you thread through the bobbin spangles, and which will hold approx. 10/15/20 bobbins depending on length.
Both ends screw off, so the bobbins can be released on either side as needed. Quality metal parts ensure smooth operation and a long life, just do not overtighten them. Available in Holly and Bubinga, and in three lengths 10/15/20cm.
Note: Also great for wall hangings in lace, embroidery, etc.
Lace Bobbin Tamer
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A good old design to hold bobbins out of the way, or during transport of your pillow. Lay bobbins over the wood, then secure with the elastic, and pin down at either or both ends to your pillow. Available in Walnut.
Lace Starter Bar
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To get a neat start on a circular or pointed piece of lace, the bobbin pairs are laid open, and the workers work one side and then the other. The Starter Bar helps you to control the threads. The Walnut bar is approx. 13cm long and has four holes for divider pins, enabling different widths of lace. For further instructions, see: Practical Skills in Bobbin Lace by Bridget M. Cook (pp26-28)
Lucet
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An ancient (and easy to use) tool for making cord and rope. Comes with instructions and some cotton thread to get started. Normally made in Oak, but subject to availability.
Pillow Support
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Two parts slot together to make a safe pilow support, which slopes down. Two dowels at the low point keep your pillow from sliding of. Just take apart for flat storage and ease of transporting it. Made from MDF board.
Pin Cushion and Pin Dish with Pin
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Pin cushion with an outside diameter of 3.5 inch or 9cm, covered in heavy duty maroon coloured cotton. Available in Opepe (left in photo) or Yew (right in photo).
Pin dish which can be pinned to your lace pillow with the (included) divider pin. The outside diameter is approx 3.5 inch or 9cm. Available in Opepe (left in photo) or Yew (right in photo).
French Knitting Kit
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Traditional French Knitting Kit, complete with Bamboo Needle stick, some material to get you started, and an instruction sheet. Great for children and adults alike.