Members Hedge Posted April 6, 2008 Members Report Posted April 6, 2008 If you're braiding a foundation core, start with a 4 plait braid. 4 plait doesn't require a core to give it roundness. Then, braid over the foundation as many layers as it takes to get the thickness of the bosal core you want. Increase the number of strings or increase the width of the strings for each successive layer in order to get full coverage of the previous layer. Quote
Members JLD Posted April 8, 2008 Author Members Report Posted April 8, 2008 What thickness should my finished core be. If I keep makeing more ayers doesn't the core reach a point where it is no longer pliable enough doe to the thickness? Johanne Quote Johanne "Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly"
Members Hedge Posted April 8, 2008 Members Report Posted April 8, 2008 What thickness should my finished core be. If I keep makeing more ayers doesn't the core reach a point where it is no longer pliable enough doe to the thickness?Johanne Common cores run from 3/16" to 3/8". The 3/8" will give you a finished bosal of about 5/8" diameter. That's considered a full sized bosal. Quote
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