Fidget Spinners are fast becoming the latest craze, though they’ve been around for several years. Humans are fidgety by nature so it would stand to reason that fidgeting has been going on for as long as we have inhabited the earth. From a baby playing with a door latch to an executive in a boardroom bouncing the end of a pen on a desk, many people have a desire to be doing something with their hands. Fidget Spinners can be found in the hands of school kids and businessmen alike. For kids and adults they provide that much needed sense of doing something that keeps the brain occupied with more important things. They can help focus on ideas or problem solving by providing a small distraction that keeps one from going down the proverbial rabbit hole onto something way off task.
My first introduction to fidget spinners was on Pinterest while looking for inspirational wood working ideas. I noticed these symmetrical things with bearings and wondered what they were. After a little research I watched a few videos and thought, “Hey, I can make that!”, so I did. I designed and knocked out a few simple designs at first and then decided to add some geometric designs and then worked my way into personalized designs. I’ve been crafting them out of different woods and a few out of acrylic. I have a couple that I keep for myself and usually carry one with my Every Day Carry (EDC) items. Even walking through a store I find myself spinning one and it seems to help me stay on task for my shopping list. I personally try out all new designs and then have family and friends try them and provide feedback.
If you are interested one of my fidget spinners please contact me with the design you’re interested in. Some variations in color may occur due to differences in wood type, density, and grain structure. While all of my spinners are designed for durability, they can break if mishandled or abused. All of the spinners that I sell are original designs that I came up with through long hours of hard work and labor. These spinners are not mass produced and only a small number of each design will be available to ensure that everyone has something unique.
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