Rottmaster Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Does anyone in the forum know of a mathematical calculation or a formula for calculating the length of string or lace for a 4 strand, 6, 8, ect, ect, ect, round plait or braid Any help would be greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Bell Report post Posted February 16, 2009 The basic one is 1 and 1/2 times the length of the finished braid so for a 6" finished project you need strings at least 9" long. Vaya con Dios, Alan Bell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilly Report post Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) David Morgan sells a book called: "Braiding Fine Leather" It is pretty much directed at the beginning braider. Basically it says that you will need 1 and 1/2 times the length of your finished project, plus extra for tassels, etc. Also it says if you are going to start with middled strands, to measure 1 and 1/2 time the length of your finished project, and then double that number (for middled strands). Hope this was helpful, Hilly Edited February 16, 2009 by Hilly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rottmaster Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Thanks so much you guys yall are the greatest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawhide1 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 I go 1and1/2 more on things I'm braiding that do not have a core and aren't very long. For things with a core I go at least twice as long. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
