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So I finally got the time to finish my mecate reins, i made one mistake that i found after the fact but i don't think its to noticeable. And then I started on a pair of split reins. I am going to make another pair of the slit reins in black and then I am going to try my hand at making a headstall for one of my moms horse. Let me know what you think and what I need to improve on! these are my first 2 braiding projects ever. -Bri

Wow Shelly you certainly do beautiful work! I have a question for you, that I realize may sound silly, when you braid mane hair reins are they made completely of main hair? or is there other materials in there as well?

I followed your advice, it worked. Now that menas that I am unplaiting 20 feet of reins to redo them. Practice makes perfect right?

Ok I will try that when I get home. These reins are taking a while. I get pretty close to done and then decide I dont like something and go and rip it all out and start over.

I am braiding around a 5/16 nylon core with 12 strands of 550 paracord. I am trying to keep the tension all the way around and the angle and it seems to be working a little better but it still seems like its not as tight in the back. I want to make horse tack. Id like to make a bosal after I get some practice braiding I think it would help my horse and I allot on his training he seems to do better in a halter than in the bridle. I also have another mare whose mouth has been pretty roughed up by the previous owners and Id like to get her in a bosal to give her a break on her mouth and give it time to soften back up while she is in training. Dog leads look fun too, I was a 4-h dog leader for a few years and I still know allot of people who show and are always looking for a new dog lead. Does any one know about dying paracord? I got the paracord that I ordered today and its not quite the right color. I did not know that Nate Wald live in Montana. I am in Dillon right now for school, but I hale from Arizona so I am very fond of warm weather. That is the only reason for the Alas being in Montana, other than the cold weather its a great place to bee lots of open country and great fishing. I will have to look into weather or not i could make it to the show. That might be a good way to learn. I don't know tho allot of it depends on if I can find some one to baby site for me to go. If I cant tho and you have some extra materials I would be interested in buying some.

Well after looking through the forums for a few days I have to admit everything looks so overwhelming there is allot to learn and all the pictures on here all look so beautiful. I have already ordered some paracord supplies so I think I will practice and work with that while I save up for some lace and a few books. I know what I am asking for for my birthday. Is tandy lace generally not great? Hopefully I will have some projects in a few weeks to put up and get some constructive feed back. Lord knows I need it. right now it seems like the front of my braid is tighter than the back and I don't know if its just the way I am looking at it or if this is common? If it is common how do I fix it? What are some good beginner projects to cut my teeth on? I am working on some paracord mecate reins right now for me, and my mom wants a pair, after that I don't know were to start. Were did you guys get your start? Id like to attend a conference especially in Texas, alas I am up in Montana. Bri

Hi, I wasn't sure weather to post this in the getting started thread or in the braiding thread since my post is specific to braiding I hope I chose right. I just started braiding paracord a month or so ago as a project for class and I loved it. Now I am braiding a few things in paracord to sell to help bring some money in so I can stay home with my daughter more instead of getting a second job on top of my first job and school. Also I have found that it's allot of fun. Who knew that braiding would be such a great workout for your arms? I would like to start doing some leather braiding this summer and I'm at a loss as to wear to begin. What kind of tools do I need? are there any good books out there to read? whats the best type of leather to start with? and anything else you can think of that I am forgetting. I was so excited to find this site because I have so many questions. Braiding is something I have always ben interested in and it just seems to be the right time to start.