Dog Leash

[Kyte]

Hey everyone,

I would like to start by saying. I'm a total newbie and have no equipment or anything yet.

I would like to braid some dog leashes for a few friends and family for small dogs. I did find one tutorial of how to do it but found it very confusing and the "splice" not sure what you call it, wasn't very neat around the handle.

Does anyone have any tutorials or instructions on how to go about doing a few?

I would also like to see what type of leather would be good to use. I would probably be getting a lace maker and wondered as it comes out twirled, how you go about straighting the lace out???

A few questions there haha

Thank you so much for your time,

Rich~

[KnotHead]

David Morgan has a good book out called Braiding Fine Leather. He has a website where you can buy at, or you can get it through your favorite book seller.

David Morgan Website

That should get you started pretty well.

Brian...

[roo4u]

i use a lacemaker and no the lace doesnt come out curly you might have to stretch it a bit depending on what leather you use.

do you have any braiding experience? can you do a simple 4 strand round braid? if not i suggest a book...i started with bruce grants how to make cowboy horse tack.

i agree that most of the splices i see look bulky. i will try to post some pix of leashes i have done. on my show leads i didnt do the standard splice like you usually see. the way i do it comes out nice and small and neat looking and does not require additional knots to be tied over the spliced back area.

for small dogs i suggest a 4 strand round braid around a core. for mine i used either harness thread or artificial sinew. the best leather for leashes is kangaroo but its expensive, though you can buy it precut lace in many colors a couple of the suppliers that advertise on this site carry it.

i have braided thousands of leashes feel free to ask any questions you may have.