Turning Lace Bobbins

David Springett has been making lace bobbins since 1977. He has specialised in turning the highly decorated bobbins traditionally used in the East Midland area of England. He has developed a variety of tricks and techniques evolving an efficient method of working which has made him one of the country's leading bobbin makers.In this book David describes how to make over 24 different styles of lace bobbins explaining the techniques required to turn them both wood and bone. As well as describing the production of bobbins such as:Cow and Calf ,Bees Knees, Caterpillar and Mother and Babe, he explains how to to select and prepare bone, how to turn miniature bobbins, inlay pewter, produce Tunbridge Mosaic and make dowel using a simple jig. Many of these techniques are invaluable in other forms of turnery making this a book packed with valuable tips and information.

I also have the companion volume to this book in stock; Success to the Lace Pillow, which decribes the types, history and makers of East Midland Bobbins.

Author: Dave Springett
Publisher: C&D Springett
Extra Details: Pictorial Card Covers 8 x 11 inches tall, 124 Pages,Lavishly illustrated with B&W and Colour photos and designs throughout.