Mini Inkle Boat Shuttle Stabilized woods
These are handmade boat shuttles made for Inkle loom weaving. The shuttle you will get will be a stabilized burl but not a specific shuttle you see here. If you don't want a particular color just let me know and I'll let you know if I can accomadate your request. These shuttles were made from stabilized wood, burls and spalted wood blanks I've purchased. Each one is very unique. To see each shuttle more closely watch the video here or on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cfzak3vJ8dp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
This mini Inkle boat shuttle that is approximately 5" long x 1.25" wide x 1/2 inch thick and comes with one bobbin as seen but also uses up to a 6" paper quill cut into two 2.75" pieces so you get two quills for the price of one if you purchase 6" paper quills.
These shuttles are perfect size to get under the short warp of a Inkle loom. One side has a thread slot and the other sanded to create an edge that can be used for beating the weft.
Useful Information
Handywoman tools are handmade and no two items will be exactly a like because of this. I take care to spend as much time on your new tool as possible while offering you the best possible price. Because your tool is not commercially made and because my mission to offer low cost weaving tools your tool will not look like mass produced weaving tools so please keep that in mind.
To care for a Handywoman shuttle: The stainless steel bar can be cleaned with fine wool (even a rinsed out SOS pad that is completely dry) You can wax your shuttle as often as you like but the lanolin from your hands will keep it waxed up if you use your shuttles often. Because wood and metal are a difficult thing to glue together sometimes a magnet may fall out of your shuttle. Simple put a drop of superglue in the magnet pocket and drop the magnet back into place and let dry. If at anytime your shuttle breaks. You are welcome to send it to me for repair. Contact me first so I can decide if it’s fixable or not. I do not charge to repair my shuttles, you only have to pay the actual postage each way.
If you are purchasing a weaving tool in Purpleheart, know that when this wood is tooled it loses some color, but rest assured over time it will become purple again. Also know that burls and spalted woods are not as strong as other woods and care needs to be taken in storing them when these woods are used, rough handling just isn’t possible. They are more about having a beautiful tool and will need more care.