New Whip I Am Very Proud Off

[8thsinner]

I am showing this off but I would also like critique.

Theres a few obvious faults that I still need to work on, and it's temporarily been given a two tone pineapple which I will be replacing with three tone later in the week but I needed it ready for a party tonight...

So heres two pics from my phone. I'll get some better ones up soon.

Just finished the mistress whip...10-14 hours per day since last Friday...

Yes my hands are blistered, cut, bruised and sore. I can honestly say my blood and sweat went into this one.

Heres the spec

Tungsten powder core in a pig skin bag

8 strand inner belly

16 strand outer belly

24 strand overlay

Five foot long, with a genuine white hide fall.

Natural, pink and purple was chosen to match a swarovski crystals in the handle.

12 bight pineapple in two tone purple and pink surrounds the crystal setting.

[builderofstuff]

Awesome work !! Very inspiring.

Chris

[Daniel Tyack]

That thing is a beauty! Can't wait for more pictures

[fletch]

I want to get the courage to try and braid a whip. This looks great and gives me some inspiration.

[8thsinner]

As promised here are some better pics, not all that much better, but better none the less.

It was delivered to the customer yesterday, and she loves it, was like stroking it and all too, She especially appreciated the certificate of authenticity with full colour pictures and laminated finish.

First a close up of the crystals

Two differently exposed shots...

The pineapple which is a bit loose on one third, I should of added two more bights I think.

And a long shot to show the straightness of the braid, theres a little wobble but not too much.

Considering this is my first full kangaroo whip I think it's damned nice, and I am sadened to see it go.

I have already designed my next whip and with luck it should be ready in two weeks or maybe a little more. another 20 plait, but this one with a twist, literally...hehe, that'll keep ya guessing.

[CarvedOn]

Critique!? R U nuts? This is beautiful! You should be teaching a class somewhere. Gorgeous work.

[8thsinner]

No i am not nuts but I am a perfectionist, I made at least 12 visible faults to my eyes, I was hoping others could point out more. Theres a few things I wasn't even sure why they happened thats why I ask for critique...

I am glad you like it though.