Opagon Report post Posted August 7, 2008 A friend came over with some levers for me to braid on. This was a first for me and for the most part I like how they turned out. It was really nice getting a chance to braid something that wasnt a headstall or some more bracelets. Keep Braiding, Heather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgerbitz Report post Posted August 8, 2008 Hello Heather, Those look very well done. Are the tassels parts of the braid or did you attach that later somehow? Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted August 8, 2008 I think those are fantastic Heather! Keep up the good work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opagon Report post Posted August 8, 2008 I only had one day to get the 2 sets out as he was heading to some show. ( He was very lucky that I had one black chap hide left in storage.) The tassels are part of the braid; I wasn't sure how else to do it. He liked the look, so I ran with it. I have seen some that are wrapped on the ends but dont know the method used. I went to a local bike resale/parts store and picked up another set to play with in hopes that I can figure it out. (Bottom pic is 10 strands in 1/4th width and the top is 8 strands in 3/16th width) Just glad it wasn't another bracelet.....lol Heather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ohioman Report post Posted December 30, 2008 A friend came over with some levers for me to braid on. This was a first for me and for the most part I like how they turned out. It was really nice getting a chance to braid something that wasnt a headstall or some more bracelets.Keep Braiding, Heather Heather , I am a new learner to braiding . But the reason I wanted to learn was to do exactly what you showed in your pictures ,to my new bike. Can you give me any help for example type of leather , size of leather and style of the braid you used. Beautiful work. Ohioman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikePatterson Report post Posted December 30, 2008 you look like you been doing it forever!!!! great job!! Heather ,I am a new learner to braiding . But the reason I wanted to learn was to do exactly what you showed in your pictures ,to my new bike. Can you give me any help for example type of leather , size of leather and style of the braid you used. Beautiful work. Ohioman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorsehairBraider Report post Posted December 30, 2008 Hey, nice! Those look fabulous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted December 31, 2008 Very good looking braided handle and clutch!! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Report post Posted December 31, 2008 Heather, a couple of questions if you don't mind sharing: Is that a 6 strand braid? How does the increase/decrease in width of the levers affect the braid? What is the width of the lace? Ian PS They look fantastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opagon Report post Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) Thanks for all the nice words - Bottom pic is 10 strands in 1/4th width and the top is 8 strands in 3/16th width. Both are done in a over one under one pattern. The hide used was a 5oz chap. I thinned it down to about 2 1/2 oz on the 8 strand as i wasnt happy with the feel of the 10 strand which I thinned to 4 oz. The 10 strand just seemed to have too much bite to it. I conditioned them both with a cream given to me from the local bike shop just for outdoor leather. I have no idea what it was called cause the lable was missing. It smelled like a combo of bees wax and mink oil. If I was to do them again I think I would opt for an automotive grade leather. Hope that helps and I will try to post some pics of some of the newer items made. Keep Braiding, Heather Edited January 2, 2009 by Opagon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolvenstien Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Heather, How log was each strand when you started? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opagon Report post Posted January 5, 2009 They both started out at 3 feet long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CodeJockey Report post Posted January 5, 2009 Very nice work! I need some of those for my bike! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syd Report post Posted January 5, 2009 They look great,was wanting something like them on my bike, but just cant sort out how to do the braiding yet. Syd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
