Luis Ortega's Rawhide Artistry

[jacotranch]

I have just finished this book by Chuck Stormes & Don Reeves it is well worth time and cost . John Jacot

[Alberta Bound]

I've been thinking of ordering that book. Are there many close-up pictures of his work? Is it more of a biography or more about his braiding?

[jacotranch]

yes alot of good photos , there are no secrets reveled , this is not a how to book , more of a why do it book . one theme that gets repeating is the use of proper sized strings for their porpose and proper beveling of strings, 2 things that seem to get overlooked alot theese days in my opinion . John

Edited October 3, 2010 by jacotranch

[D.A. Kabatoff]

I just finished reading the book as well and really enjoyed it as well. Great photos and as John mentioned, it's not meant to be a "how to" book. Some interesting California history in the first two chapters. I haven't seen the soft cover version but the hardcover is a beautifully produced book.

Darcy

[bullwhips]

I think there are a couple secrets in the book that come out here and there...not much, but to the novice rawhide braider (like me) there was some good information.

Also I love biography's so for me it was a good read...and the pictures are amazing!