Opagon Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Had some fun orders come in and thought that I would share. 10 ft long trail reins in 12 plait kangaroo with rawhide knots and slobber straps - She wanted a little color so I added some green to the grab knots and the knot marking center. Headstall for a lady in TX - I really enjoy the red and cant wait for her to send me pictures of it on her horse. Keep Braiding, Heather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megabit Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Ok, I always hate it when I post stuff and all anybody says is hey that looks good. So I took a look at this trying my damnedest to find something to pick on to help you improve. Foiled again I can't find anything. ;D String look very evenly cut, patterns are crisp and clean, knots look perfect. Only think I can complain about is how bad your work makes mine look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorsehairBraider Report post Posted February 12, 2009 That red's going to look sharp - do you know what color horse? What a great way to dress up a headstall! I like the reins, the color adds a real nice touch. I like your slobber straps, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip Report post Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) so what kind of money do you get for a headstall like that. very nice work. there are so many headstalls like that with rawhide buttons that sale very cheeply that is why I am asking. keep up the nice work. btw what is the base/core of your reins? did you braid around a rope core? thanks for posting Edited February 12, 2009 by skip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawhide1 Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Heather Nice work !!! I like the colors on the headstall. All your knots out of roo look great. Hoping not to offend as I know you didn't ask for a critque (sp). I think if you would split your rawhide down some the strings would lay better in your knots. As I said please don't take offense. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opagon Report post Posted February 16, 2009 No offense taken Mike - She wanted something with a little "grab" to it so it wouldn't slip in her hands. When I asked about the knots for the slobbers she said make it match. The Customer is always right...lol Speaking of the customer always being right, I sent the pics to the lady and TX and there wasn't enough red so I added more. Skip - I use leather belting as a core unless I am trying to get a really soft feel then I will use a high test climbers rope. Megabit - there is a reason I didnt photograph the front of the slobber straps ...lol... They need lots and lots of work. I think I will be buying them from now on.... Thanks Horsehair, I really like the concept but as I said my slobber straps need lots of work. Keep Braiding, Heather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
