wolvenstien Report post Posted January 24, 2009 Is there a guide to measuring the raw leather before you braid it to make it an exact size once it is braided? Say i want a finished bracelet that measures 6 inch, 1/2 inch on each end normal, and the inside 5 inches would be braided. I know that the leather would be shortened once braided so thats why i am asking. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ferret Report post Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) Depends on the thickness of the leather and the width, it can vary from 1 1/2 to twice the length of the finished article. For the example you've given cut an 11" strap, make 2 slits 7 1/2" and braid it. Measure the braid, if it's the right length cut off the excess strap, if it's too short undo the braid and make the slits longer. Edited January 24, 2009 by ferret Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolvenstien Report post Posted January 27, 2009 So there isnt a formula? There has to be waste? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ferret Report post Posted January 28, 2009 There's no formula I can find, theres an article here but it doesn't give exact measurements for the finished article. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timd Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Here's a link for a belt where he says it will shrink 1" for 1' http://home.alltel.net/henryh/Leather-Belt.html so maybe figure add a 1/2"or so? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolvenstien Report post Posted January 30, 2009 thanks guys. those helped out alot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
