HorsehairBraider Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Posted January 13, 2011 When you braid horsehair do you coat your strands in some kind of cream to get them to stay together and uniform? No, I just wash it. I get asked a lot if I coat the hair with something, it's one of the questions on my FAQ page. I never even thought of doing it, even back when I was teaching myself to do it. It must be an obvious thing to do and I'm just not smart enough to think of it. But all I do is wash it really well in hot water and Dawn dish washing liquid. Quote They say princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom. - Ben Jonson http://www.beautiful-horses.com
Members 8thsinner Posted February 25, 2011 Members Report Posted February 25, 2011 I think this is awesome. Great colours and great work. Quote Doing the right thing is bleeding for the cause. Website Facebook
Members Nod4Eight Posted February 25, 2011 Members Report Posted February 25, 2011 Absolutely amazing! I was curious too, about if you treated the hair. I've played around with braiding hair a little bit but it turns out all fuzzy. I ran into a lady who braids horse hair in a nearby town and she offered to teach me some - now if I can carve some time out to do it. Does the phrase 'too many irons in the fire' ring a bell? Once again, beautiful work! Quote
Members Billy H Posted February 25, 2011 Members Report Posted February 25, 2011 Jacquee, Your work is beautiful! A few years back we had to put down an old friend (Morgan Gelding), My daughters best friend. We have his tail hairs, just sitting in a dresser. What could you do with that amount of hair? Thanks Billy Quote
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