wantmorelandandcattle Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Got this one finished a few weeks ago, 5/8ths with 16 strand bars and 32 strand nose button. Twisted reata core. The nose button is a Guacho at both ends then Herringbone for the remainder. I had a tough time getting good pictures for some reason (lack of skill). The only pictures that turned out where of the heel knot and one halfway descent picture of the whole thing hanging off the heat robber in the shop! I'll make another attempt a better pictures soon, until then, here it is... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bevan Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Got this one finished a few weeks ago, 5/8ths with 16 strand bars and 32 strand nose button. Twisted reata core. The nose button is a Guacho at both ends then Herringbone for the remainder. I had a tough time getting good pictures for some reason (lack of skill). The only pictures that turned out where of the heel knot and one halfway descent picture of the whole thing hanging off the heat robber in the shop! I'll make another attempt a better pictures soon, until then, here it is... Mate , that looks very nice your lace work is top notch , what did you do for the heel knot foundation ? What ever you did , it looks very nice Cheers www.bwrwhips.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megabit Report post Posted January 27, 2011 :thumbsup: Nice looking work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorsehairBraider Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Very nice! I like your knots. A terrific example of how we can add art to our everyday lives. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljensen Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Wow, that is very nice. I like the shape of your heel knot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wantmorelandandcattle Report post Posted January 28, 2011 Thanks everyone! Usually when I make a heel knot, I build 1, 2 or 3 ring knots around the braided ends and then bring my working ends back around them and through. This time I used a 1/8" rawhide strand and tied a turks head without an interweave. It was a bit tough to get tight, but I was happy with the way it turned out in the end. It's got really nice weight and feel to it. Then I wrap it with masking tape to cover the whole thing. Then I build up and smooth the foundation with floral tape, then finish off with a couple layers of masking tape. I like the floral tape, if your foundation is thicker on one side after you wrap it, you can trim it with a razor or knife to make it equal. Then just run the masking tape over it to keep your fid from getting gummy while you braid. I keep promising a tutorial, and I need to just sit down an do it! This braiding is tough to explain...! One little tip if you try the floral tape, I roll it as I wrap to help compress it. If you don't, the heel knot will feel pretty mushy when your done. Thanks again everyone! S/F Jake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgerbitz Report post Posted January 28, 2011 Nice work Jake and thanks for the discription of how you build up the heel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wantmorelandandcattle Report post Posted February 3, 2011 Cold weather has got me locked up in the house for the most part. I decided to work on my photo skills! I got a better picture of the pattern change on the nosebutton that I was unable to include on my original post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
