New Here...New to Braiding

[Robbin1]

I just learned to braid this weekend! I'm really excited to have learned the basics and can't wait to to start making real pieces. My teacher has me braiding buttons on a mandrel now, however, I was allowed to braid this key chain before I had to leave for home. I'm very proud of it!

Edited December 4, 2009 by Robbin1

[teamroperdad]

WOW! Your a natural, that is nice work.

Keep at it and keep posting.

[megabit]

WOW sure wish my first project looked that good. You are off to a great start.

[rgerbitz]

Welcome to the forum. It looks like you are off to a very good start. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Rob

[rawhide1]

Welcome to the forum. Nice looking work. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

Mike

[Robbin1]

Thank you for the warm welcome and nice compliments! I was lucky to get a good start from a good friend. Thank goodness she's just a phone call away!

[8thsinner]

Thats a nice piece, your definately skilled with it. SO what have you done previously with your hands? Knotwork of some other variety?

[Robbin1]

I used to do a bit of macrame when I was a kid, but only worked with the basic square knot. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the creative process, and I think that's what is attracting me to leather braiding! To be honest, (while I love it) I am finding the learning process completely frustrating! (I doubled the stregth of my reading glasses, lol!) I plan on sticking with it though; I want to get past the learning and start creating beautiful pieces like the ones I'm seeing here on this board! I think I'm off to a good start, although, that is only because I am lucky enough to have learned from a great teacher, Entiendo, who also had a great mentor, Maeve, both members of this board!

This board is a great resource, I'm glad it's around!

[entiendo]

I'm so glad you are here. Keep at it and we can talk braiding! Can't wait!