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No. I'm not making them to sell. Just a useful recycle project is all. Brian...

It's made from an old firing pin.

This is about 51/4 inches long. Deer antler bone handle.

Yes.

Well. I think for anyone just starting out in braiding and learning to cut and bevel and split, the y-knot lace cutter/beveler is great to use. Most of all it's small so you can take it anywhere. The newer model is the best one. I think they sell for a $200.00 or so.

I use kangaroo cut from the whole hide. I make all my own strings to braid with.

No. The pendant was already provided by the customer. Brian...

Well here's my two pennies worth. The loop end is a 4 strand round braid brought together and transitions to an 8 strand round braid. When done with the 8 strand round braid flatten it out with a roller pin from the kitchen. Then you put a finish knot on the end so that it will fit the loop end. Brian...

I use saddle soap to dampen the hide with. I spread it on there and let it sit for about 20mins. Ends up perfect that way. In some cases you can cut it dry. But it is not a recommendation I would make. You can cut it as wide or as thin as you want to or are skilled enough to do. I would make a doughnut cutter similar to the type used by the Argentines. I use several of them that are preset with the different sizes I want to cut lace at. Simple to make with a 1inch wooden dowel. Cut 1/2 inch piece off. Knock a centered hole into it at about 5/8ths and find your stanley utility blades and grind one of those down at an angle to pressure fit the blade into the center hole. Next you'll want to take your hand saw and cut a slit half way down the doughnut. To widen the slot I use a set of jewelers files and sand paper so that I can use a drill bit to measure the width I want to cut the lace at. Give it test and if that's got it. Take the whole thing to a bench vise and flip it over so that the bottom is facing up and use a light tap to put the blade in place more permanently. To replace the blade just tap it out. Brian..

1. 4 strand round braid makes the loop end. 2. Transition to an 8 strand round braid for the main body of the braid. 3. That button knot looks like an Aztec button knot. Brian...

I have to order them from overseas. http://www.gets.com/wholesale-Stainless-Steel-Magnetic-Clasps-1795.html All stainless steel mag clasps can be found here. Brian...

That should help you out. You're just doing a smaller interweave is all. Brian...

Post 2. Well more posts than i thought. Post 3. post 4. Post 5. That's it folks.

Okay this tutorial is by Brett Haskett. It will take at least two posts. Post 1.

Are you trying to work a 5part 4bight casa knot with a 3pass pineapple interweave? If so, I just uploaded a tutorial done by my good friend bud brewer whom is now long since passed. It's a pdf showing how to do the interweave to a 5part 4bight turks head. Buds basic pineapple Knot.pdf Brian...

This pdf file will help you. http://s000.tinyupload.com/?file_id=51355314563382013929 I had to use an file host for this one. The file was too large to upload here. The tutorial is by Brett Hasket. Brian...

Well the customer is thinking about it. So, this tells me that he don't like the price. Thank you to all who advised me on this. I learned something by this anyway. Brian...

Well thank you very much. I thought it was too. I keep a copy of it to keep me reminded of his wisdom and skill. He's a dang awesome braider. Brian...

Thank you all for the advice and wisdom. I am presenting the customer with an option now and will see if he likes that idea. Brian...

I made my first dog leash from calf lace. That was the calf lace I first bought at Tandy. Brian...

I usually calculate 4feet x 1.5 = 6 feet. I will throw in an extra foot just in case the lace snaps or some other unforseen issue comes up. Brian...

I have a potential customer that came by way of Facebook. Below is the message that he sent along with an image of what he would like to see done or modified. Message goes like so; Looking to have something like this made up to use to go under my horses bridle to tie with. So need something strong enough that wont break if a horse pulls. and as fine as possible so its not cumbersome under the bridle. This is a tie down but I think it would work as a halter as it gives nose and poll pressure. need to be adjustable for different head size. let me know if you can do something like this. Thanks Lennor Very nice work Now if anyone or all can offer any advice and wisdom. I'd greatly appreciate it. I'd also be willing to pass this potential work along to another braider who has more experience than I do making horse gear. Brian...

Well. Here's some advice I got from another very accomplished braider. " Make the foundation. Build the knot to fit that foundation. " This comes with practice. Here's Tim George giving great advice and wisdome on this subject. Please just don't watch the video, but please do listen to what he is saying as he works. Of course there are math formulas out there that MIGHT work. But the things they don't consider are the many variables that it takes to fit a certain foundation.