I didn't want to desecrate the thread on the Wasatch twister but if a paper clip doesn't appeal here's another...

from thrift store brass candlestick....
brass hook from hardware....
I did epoxy in a fishing sinker to add weight from more efficient twisting...



If I can remember when I get back to Oregon I'll post some pictures of other styles I made from similar simple materials.

Of course they aren't attached to a bobbin