Spindle Styles

Each Spindle Style is named for a genus of moth.

lunar moth close up on branch with dark background - merlinpf

Actias

A simple, slim phang style, Actias style spindles work well on their own or with a whorl. The whorl does need to be wide enough for the nose of the spindle.

Pictured is the Luna Moth

Actias Luna

Anaphe

A slender spindle stick, Anaphe works well with most smaller whorls.

this is the antheraea pernyi silkmoth. this moth species is used in china for silk production and the caterpillars feed on oak leaves. the adults don't eat. - thomascan

Antheraea

a small pocket phang, antheraea has the option for a pointed top for supported spinning, or a top with a small knob for suspended spinning. For those that love a light spindle, it can be spun alone; if you prefer a longer spin, I recommend adding a whorl.

Pictured is the chinese oak tussar moth

antheraea pernyi

Madagascan moon moth (Argema mittrei) sitting on a branch in front of a green background - faunuslsd

Argema

A phang with a slender tip, Argema is intended to add the option for a whorl to be added.

Pictured is the Madagascan Moon moth, also known as the comet moth

argema mittrei

Borocera

a large spindle stick, borocera is designed to be used with larger spindle whorls.

Atlas moth, The largest and most colorful moth - birdhunter591

Attacus

A balanced Dealgan, Attacus has enough weight to maintain a decent spin with a slender neck to further reduce wobble.

Pictured is the Atlas moth

Attacus atlas

Cricula

a support spindle that reflects my love of simple shapes and concave curves, cricula’s design pulls on many influnces.

Samia ricini butterflies - salvador_aznar

Samia

A support spindle inspired by one of my antique French grasped or in-hand style spindles, samia spins as a phang, but with her own style.

Pictured is the ailanthus silkmoth

samia ricini