Big Papa Leather Report post Posted April 21, 2009 (edited) I want to make a couple bags/purses and would like the handles to be braided. Being that I already have my head stuffed full of other frustrating leather "I need to learns", I was wondering if anyone was interested in making a few that I could purchase. Please contact me with a pm or send me an email and I will get you the particulars, (or better you can walk me through the stuff you need to make the handles.) Thanks Allen note to mods... Whoever moved this message, WOW that was fast! I was unsure where to post it so now I know! Thanks Edited April 21, 2009 by scissormedic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8thsinner Report post Posted November 12, 2009 It all depends on what you plan to do. Do you want to cut your own lace from a hide or buy it? You can save an awfull lot of money by making it and tools can be cheap to do so. Braiding properly takes time, patience and good concentration but in it's principle, it's easy to learn. For an fairly standard but better looking 8 strand handle You will need lace, 1.5 -2 times length of handle Rope or something as a core to braid over lace 1/8th width of core (fractionally more actually) SOme sort of thin but strong twine or thread. Saddle soap If making lace.. Lace maker Lace splitter compass circular template to cut from water bottle to stretch and strengthen lace.. THeres not much more to it, and you will find braiding instructions if you go through search function. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred3777 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Give me a call I can do this. My daughter could as well. Call 775-232-4809 ask for fred. I want to make a couple bags/purses and would like the handles to be braided. Being that I already have my head stuffed full of other frustrating leather "I need to learns", I was wondering if anyone was interested in making a few that I could purchase. Please contact me with a pm or send me an email and I will get you the particulars, (or better you can walk me through the stuff you need to make the handles.) Thanks Allen note to mods... Whoever moved this message, WOW that was fast! I was unsure where to post it so now I know! Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
