Members Goonhorse Posted March 28, 2008 Members Report Posted March 28, 2008 Well, first of all, I'm new here. I pretty much know nothing about working with leather, but I'm hoping with lots of lurking and asking questions I'll learn a bunch of stuff. Someday, after I've practiced with easier stuff, I'd like to try to make a whip--okay it's a LONG ways in the future, but I'm wondering what kind of leather is best. I've heard that redhide is good, but I'm thinking it must be kind of an Australian thing. ??? Obviously, kangaroo leather is also good, but the price.....*gulp* So I'm wondering if there's a cheaper alternative. Quote
HorsehairBraider Posted March 28, 2008 Report Posted March 28, 2008 If you want to learn to braid, then you must braid - and use whatever is there to use. Gosh, I started braiding with baling twine! YUCK! But it was all that I could afford at the time. Eventually I looked back and realized I had been getting up every morning and braiding SOMETHING for over 30 years. And guess what? I can now afford a little roo hide here and there. You never know what the future will hold. Just braid. Quit worrying about the future, just braid right now. If it makes you happy, keep doing it, and someday you will be really awesome at it. Quote They say princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom. - Ben Jonson http://www.beautiful-horses.com
Members Goonhorse Posted March 28, 2008 Author Members Report Posted March 28, 2008 If you want to learn to braid, then you must braid - and use whatever is there to use. Gosh, I started braiding with baling twine! YUCK! But it was all that I could afford at the time. Eventually I looked back and realized I had been getting up every morning and braiding SOMETHING for over 30 years. And guess what? I can now afford a little roo hide here and there. You never know what the future will hold.Just braid. Quit worrying about the future, just braid right now. If it makes you happy, keep doing it, and someday you will be really awesome at it. Yup, I've already practiced braiding some with shoe laces. I never thought about baling twine. Goodness knows, we have plenty of that around! Thanks for the advice. Quote
Elton Joorisity Posted March 30, 2008 Report Posted March 30, 2008 What is known as redhide to Aussies is known as latigo to us. Quote "If you see your stirrups slap together above the saddle horn, you're probably bucked off" Dave Stamey, The Bronc Ballet
Members Goonhorse Posted March 30, 2008 Author Members Report Posted March 30, 2008 What is known as redhide to Aussies is known as latigo to us. I wondered if that was the case, because I read that both latigo and redhide felt slightly oily to the touch. Thanks! Quote
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