Golding Fiber Tools offers custom designed spindles for customers with a specific design or design idea they would like created for the whorl. The idea goes through a design process, followed by Tom handcrafting the spindle.
Tom can use designs that are special to you, to create a one-of-a-kind spindle. The design for the whorl can be finely scrolled and/or handcarved by Tom, handpainted or scrimshawed by artist Jan Elliott. 12K White Gold Leaf, 24K Yellow Gold Leaf, Copper Mica Powder,and Bronze Mica Powder are optional palettes. Also, in lieu of using our standard bronze alloy ring, we offer a wide range of vintage and decorative rings for you to choose from.
To place an order for a custom designed spindle, and for a quote, contact Tom at 802-289-7128 or email him at [email protected].
Below are examples of custom spindles that Tom has made in collaboration with customers.
Purchase Options



Sun, Water, Earth2 3/4″ Ebony Whorl
Turkish Amber in Silver Bezel Inset
Blue Dyed Maple Frame
Pewter Serenity Prayer Ring
Sterling Silver HookBelow: Views of Sun, Water, Earth
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to know the difference.


Bison3 1/4″ Rock Maple
Handpainted by Artist Jan Elliott
Bone Ring plus Inner Ring (Double RingSpindle)
Sterling Silver Hook2.78 oz



Saint Brigid's Cross2 3/4″ Irish Bog Yew
Pewter Inset
White Bronze Ring
Sterling Silver Hook
1.75 oz


Yarns at Yinhoo3 3/8″ Satine Whorl
Square Button Inset
Copper Ring
Copper HookPlease Inquire about Similar Custom Designs



The Best Cat in the Whole World3 1/4″ Walnut Whorl
Handpainted Inset by Janice Elliott
Dyed Bone Ring
Sterling Silver Hook
1.51 oz

Music2 7/8″ Bird’s Eye Maple
Vintage Sterling Silver Inset (supplied by owner)
Vintage Sterling Silver Ring
Sterling Silver Hook
2.31 oz


Golding Girls III2 3/4″ Hard Maple
2 3/4″ Maple Whorl that represents the Ravelry Group “Golding Girls”, and is laser engraved by Holy Nativity Convent, Brookline, MA
Inlaid Ring w/Black Finish
1.15 oz


Madagascar Red2 7/8″ Sugar Maple Whorl
Handpainted Inset by Lucinda Bush
Vintage Copper Ring
Copper Hook1.74 oz

Frigg2 3/4″ English Bog Oak
Inset Handpainted by Lucinda Bush
Sterling Silver Ring (handtooled at our shop)
Sterling Silver Hook
1.5 oz


Jeanne D'Arc3″ Russian Bog Oak Whorl (5,460 years old +-50 and comes with a Carbon Dated Certificate of Age)
Vintage Sterling Silver Inset
Vintage Sterling Silver Ring
Sterling Silver Hook
1.78 oz


Surviving2 3/4″ Linden Whorl
Pewter Inset w/Pink & Clear Rhinestones
Sterling Silver Ring
Sterling Silver Hook
1.82 oz


Kraken(Double RingSpindle)
2 7/8″ Russian Bog Oak Whorl (5,460 years old +-50) with Carbon Dated Certificate of Age
Labradorite Inset
Abalone Ring w/Black Finish Inner Ring
Sterling Silver Hook2.31 oz


Pumpkin3″ Bird’s Eye Maple
Enamel/Brass Inset
Vintage Dyed Bone Ring
2.36 oz
Pumpkin Variation II3″ Bird’s Eye Maple
Enamel/Brass Inset
Vintage Dyed Bone Ring
2.36 oz


Jerusalem Cross3 1/2″ Ebony Whorl
Vintage Sterling Silver Inset w/Amethyst Gemstone set on a Purpleheart Frame
Vintage Sterling Silver Ring
3.20 oz
Golding Girls II2″ Holly Whorl that represents the Ravelry Group “Golding Girls”, and is laser engraved by Holy Nativity Convent, Brookline, MA
Inlaid Bronze Alloy Ring w/Black Finish
0.9 ozAlso in 2 3/4″ at 1.6 oz (not shown)



Seattle Seahawks3 1/2″ Walnut Whorl
Handpainted by Lucinda Bush
Bronze Alloy Ring w/Black Finish
2.02 oz


Hawaii3″ Koa Wood
Vintage Sterling Silver/Amber Inset with Abalone Backing
Vintage Sterling Silver/Mixed Gemstones Ring
Sterling Silver Hook
2.17 oz
Custom Koa Wood Spindle Stand


Bumblebee and Thistle3″ Holly Whorl
Cherry Inset Handpainted by Lucinda Bush
Brass Ring (handtooled at our shop)
1.66 oz


Full Moon at the Mountain Top3″ Linden Whorl (Dyed)
Vintage Brass/Copper Inset (supplied by owner) w/Holly Background
Brass Ring
1.40 oz


Cameo2 5/8″ Purpleheart Whorl
Cameo Shell Inset (supplied by customer) w/Holly Frame
Vintage Sterling Silver Ring
Sterling Silver Hook
1.73 oz


Navajo Drop Spindle2 1/2″ Walnut Whorl (handcarved)
1.77 carat Turquoise Inset in Sterling Silver Bezel with Holly Frame
Sterling Silver Ring (handtooled at our shop)
1.15 oz


Peridot & Amethyst3″ Cherry Whorl
Vintage Sterling Silver/Marcasite & Amethyst Gemstone in Ebony Inset
Vintage Sterling Silver/Peridot Ring
1.90 oz
Cracker Jack3″ Linden Whorl
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Bronze Alloy Ring w/Black Finish
1.82 oz


Martial Arts3″ Purpleheart/Holly Whorl
Vintage Bronze Inset
Antiqued Brass Ring


Winter at the Full Moon2 3/4″ Walnut Whorl
Handpainted by Owner
Sterling Silver Ring (Hand tooled at our shop)
1.24 oz
Haida3″ Scrolled Walnut Whorl
Handpainted by Janice Elliott
Sterling Silver Ring
1.76 oz
Golding Girls2 3/4″ Cherry Whorl that represents the Ravelry Group “Golding Girls”, and is laser engraved by Holy Nativity Convent, Brookline, MA
Inlaid Bronze Alloy Ring
1.51 oz

Jacob's Reward Farm2 3/4″Cherry Whorl, with business logo that is laser engraved by Holy Nativity Convent, Brookline, MA
Inlaid Bronze Alloy Ring
1.51 ozPhone for quote-minimum quantity 20
Three weeks lead time

Stag in the Oaks2 3/4″ Handcarved and finely scrolled
White Oak Whorl (Design supplied by owner)
Porcelain Inset
Bronze Alloy Ring
1.79 oz

Butter Bunny2 3/4″ Linden Whorl
Vintage Scrimshaw on Ivory Inset (Button supplied by owner)
Vintage Copper Ring (supplied by Golding)
1.23 oz
Sentimental Journey2 3/4″ Cherry Whorl
Vintage Austrian Inset (supplied by Golding)
Vintage Austrian Ring (supplied by owner)
1.63 oz

Robin Moth Caterpillar2″ Ebony Whorl
Handpainted by Artist Jan Elliott
Sterling Silver Ring
0.63 oz
Onyx Alpacas2 3/4″ Linden Whorl
Handpainted Logo by Artist Jan Elliott
Bronze Alloy Ring
1.39 ozThis spindle is good example of using your business logo for the whorl design.


Magpie and Bee II2 3/4″ Cherry whorl, finely scrolled
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Vintage Sterling Silver Ring
1.56 oz

The Jester2 3/4″ Cherry Whorl
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Vintage Brass/Mother of Pearl Ring
1.01 oz
Rhett and Scarlet2 3/4″ Ebony Whorl
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Vintage Austrian Enamel Ring signed “Laureque”
1.97 oz

Mossvale Alpacas2 3/4″ Cherry Whorl
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Vintage Mother of Pearl/Horn Ring
1.14 oz
Beloved Beans2 3/4″ Cherry Whorl
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Bronze Alloy Ring
1.51 oz

Miss Bailey2 5/8″ Cherry Whorl
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Vintage Sterling Silver Ring
1.38 oz

Memories of Kauai2 5/8″ Butternut Whorl, finely scrolled
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Vintage Abalone Ring
0.94 oz

Border Collie3 1/8″ Ebony Whorl
Scrimshaw Inset on Vintage Ivory by Jan Elliott
Vintage Horn/Brass Ring
2.01 oz
Hare in the Autumn Moon2 3/4″ Cherry Whorl
Inlaid Mother of Pearl Moon
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Bronze Alloy Ring
1.41 oz
Ladybugs

The Lighthouse2 3/4″ Butternut Whorl
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Vintage Mother of Pearl Ring
0.91 oz

El Perro2 3/4″ Bog Oak Whorl
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Vintage Mother of Pearl Ring
1.1 oz

Bunny Trio3″ Cherry Whorl
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Vintage Copper Ring
1.68 oz
Bulldog and Pug2 3/4″ Cherry Whorl
Handpainted by Jan Elliott (from a photo)
Bronze Alloy Ring
1.42 oz
Dark Star Angora2 3/4″ Cherry Whorl, finely scrolled
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Vintage Copper Ring2.52 oz


France2 3/4″ Cherry Whorl, finely scrolledl
Handpainted by Jan ElliottVintage Sterling Fleur de Lys Ring
1.5 oz

Lion and Lamb2 3/4″ Butternut Whorl
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Vintage Ocean Shell Ring
1.3 oz
Thones Et Marthod (French Sheep Breed)3″ Butternut Whorl
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Vintage Horn/Bone Ring
1.3 oz
Farm Logo2 3/4″ Linden whorl
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
1.3 oz
Snowy Owl2 5/8″ Bog Oak Whorl, finely scrolled
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Vintage Sterling Silver Ring
1.85 oz
Celtic Fiddle2 3/4″ Cherry Whorl, finely scrolled
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Vintage Sterling Silver Ring w/Celtic design
1.3 oz
Joan of Arc2 3/4″ Cherry Whorl, finely scrolledl
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Vintage Petite Needlepoint Ring
1.4 oz
Child Angel2 3/4″ Linden Whorl
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
1.4 oz
Heraldry-Battle Shield2 3/4 ” Walnut Whorl, finely scrolled
Handpainted by Jan Elliott
Vintage Sterling Silver Ring
1.4 oz
Unicorn2 1/2″ Butternut Whorl, finely scrolled
Handpainted by artist Jan Elliott
Vintage Abalone Ring
1.1 oz
Lothlorien Leif (from Lord of the Rings, Mallorn Tree)2 5/8″ Cherry Whorl, Handcarved and Scrolled Vintage Sterling Silver Ring with matching leaf design1.2 oz
Buddhist Mandala3″ Walnut Whorl, finely Scrolled
Vintage Brass and Bone Ring
1.6 oz
Dragonfly2 3/4″ Cherry Whorl, Handcarved and Scrolled Handpainted by artist Jan Elliot
1.4 oz
Llama and Cria3″ Cherry Whorl, finely scrolled
Handpainted by artist Jan Elliott1.4 oz

Persian Design2 3/4″ Cherry Whorl
Handpainted by artist Jan Elliott
Vintage Copper Ring1.4 oz

Llama and Alpaca3″ Cherry Whorl, finely scrolled
Handpainted by artist Jan Elliot
2.0 oz
Buddhist Mandala2 3/4″ Cherry WhorlVintage Copper Ring1.7 oz
Mohegan Tribal Symbol3 1/2″ Cherry Whorl
Handpainted by artist Jan Elliot
2.1 oz
Tudor Rose2 1/2″ Cherry Whorl,finely scrolled
Handpainted by artist Jan Elliott
Vintage Sterling Silver Ring w/roses
1.2 oz
Musk Ox (Qiviut fiber)2 3/4″ Cherry Whorl, finely scrolled
Handpainted by artist Jan Elliot
1.4 oz
Aspen Leaves2 3/4″ Walnut Whorl, finely scrolled
Handpainted by artist Jan Elliot
Vintage ring
1.5 oz
Black Widow2 3/4″ Butternut Whorl
Finely Scrolled
Handpainted by artist Jan Elliott
Vintage Sterling Silver ring
Loon in Cattails3″ Butternut Whorl, finely scrolled
Handpainted by artist Jan ElliottThis spindle has a vintage sterling silver
ring engraved with fish.
Howling Wolf3 1/2″ Black Cherry Whorl, finely scrolled
Handpainted by artist Jan Elliot
2.2 oz
Fox3 1/2″ Black Cherry Whorl, finely scrolled!
Handcarved
Handpainted by artist Jan Elliott
2.1 oz
DragonWalnut Whorl with pierced Bali ring
Finely Scrolled and Handcarved
Handpainted by artist Jan Elliott
1.4 oz
Buffalo2 3/4″ Black Cherry Whorl
Scrolled
Handcarved
Handpainted by artist Jan Elliott
1.5 oz
Spinner's Web2 3/4″ Black Cherry whorl
Finely Scrolled
Handcarved
Handpainted by artist Jan Elliott
1.4 oz
Morgan Horse, "Liberty"2 3/4″ Black Cherry whorl
Scrolled
Handcarved
Handpainted by artist Jan Elliott
1.4 oz
Alpaca Mother & Cria2 3/4″ Black Cherry whorl
Finely Scrolled
Handcarved
Handpainted by artist Jan Elliot
1.3 oz
Skull and Crossbones2 3/4″ Black Cherry whorl
Finely Scrolled
Handcarved
Handpainted by artist Jan Elliot
1.3 oz.

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