ironworker21 Report post Posted December 30, 2009 (edited) Hello I am fairly new to braiding so youll have to work with me a little. I started a key fob its a 4 strand around the eye and leads into a 8 strand, I didnt really like the look of that so i just have two 4 strand braids thought about putting a gaucho weave around the two braids, my questions are I need a decorative stopper knot Ive really been havin alot of trouble with these. Second any complete tutorials on how to make a braided leather key fob. Like I said Iam still learning any I greatly appreciate any advice. Here are a couple of pics of the key fob Iam attempting Thanks My email is jreedy21 at live dot com Edited December 30, 2009 by Denise Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roo4u Report post Posted December 30, 2009 when you go from two 4 strand braids to 8 strand you have to set up the strings so that it looks like youve been braiding 8 where they meet you have to arrange them. for ending braids i just use a terminal knot to end each braid and then use a ring knot to bind them together right up against the terminal knots then shape the terminals and build a foundation using a turkshead around the two terminal knots. i use a mallet to help shape the end knots to give the th knot a good shape and then cover with a decorative knot. for this i love pineapple knots or another good one is the lonestar knot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ironworker21 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 when you go from two 4 strand braids to 8 strand you have to set up the strings so that it looks like youve been braiding 8 where they meet you have to arrange them. for ending braids i just use a terminal knot to end each braid and then use a ring knot to bind them together right up against the terminal knots then shape the terminals and build a foundation using a turkshead around the two terminal knots. i use a mallet to help shape the end knots to give the th knot a good shape and then cover with a decorative knot. for this i love pineapple knots or another good one is the lonestar knot I need more detail if possible thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roo4u Report post Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) if i get a chance tomorrow i will set up something and take some pictures so you can see the steps im talking about. i havent braided in quite a while due to horrible job but i think i have some suede lace that will work great for photos by the way glad to see someone else in nebraska doing some braiding Edited December 31, 2009 by roo4u Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
