Members Nod4Eight Posted May 4, 2011 Members Report Posted May 4, 2011 right now it seems like the front of my braid is tighter than the back and I don't know if its just the way I am looking at it or if this is common? If it is common how do I fix it? Are you braiding around a core? If so - how many strands and how wide are they and how big is the core? This can happen when the core is too big, or too few strands, or the strands are not wide enough - or a combo of these things. Also, make sure tension and angle are equal all the way around. As far as a project, braid what you like. Key fobs, lanyards, dog leashes, hondos, horse gear - whatever suits your fancy. It's supposed to be fun. What kind of braiding do you want to do? Quote
Members roo4u Posted May 5, 2011 Members Report Posted May 5, 2011 alas your in montana? you lucky duck....by the way did you know that nate wald lives in montana? dont buy tandy lace....yknot or springfield leather are your best bet for precut roo.... Quote TRACY MONSTER FARM SPECIALTIES-custom tack for dog, horse and human
rcsaddles Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 Bri, First off, where in Montana? I live in Lewistown, MT. All pretty good advice on here. The trick is to figure out what works for you. When I started braiding, I used the Ron Edwards books. Very easy to follow the instructions. The man was very gifted in the way he drew his pictures. His books are available from www.ramsskullpress.com They are a little spendy but well worth the money. Yes, they ship from Australia. Another option, I am teaching a beginners braiding class at the show in Sheridan, WY on May 20th from 1 to 5. We will be making an eight strand belt of kangaroo lace with two brass rings as a buckle. I am supplying the material, the Ron Edwards book, Stockmans Plaited belts, a jig for starting a belt and will have some extra fid available for a nominal fee. Something like $5.00 to $10.00 each, The class is limited to 10 and as of Monday, there were five signed up. I believe the cost is $65.00. Feel free to keep posting here or pm any of us for more advice. If you like, contact me after the 20th and if I have any books or fids left, they will be available for sale. Keep practicing. Quote Joe Boyles Rugged Cross Saddlery Lewistown, Montana Romans 6:23
Members Gallidaihia Posted May 6, 2011 Author Members Report Posted May 6, 2011 I am braiding around a 5/16 nylon core with 12 strands of 550 paracord. I am trying to keep the tension all the way around and the angle and it seems to be working a little better but it still seems like its not as tight in the back. I want to make horse tack. Id like to make a bosal after I get some practice braiding I think it would help my horse and I allot on his training he seems to do better in a halter than in the bridle. I also have another mare whose mouth has been pretty roughed up by the previous owners and Id like to get her in a bosal to give her a break on her mouth and give it time to soften back up while she is in training. Dog leads look fun too, I was a 4-h dog leader for a few years and I still know allot of people who show and are always looking for a new dog lead. Does any one know about dying paracord? I got the paracord that I ordered today and its not quite the right color. I did not know that Nate Wald live in Montana. I am in Dillon right now for school, but I hale from Arizona so I am very fond of warm weather. That is the only reason for the Alas being in Montana, other than the cold weather its a great place to bee lots of open country and great fishing. I will have to look into weather or not i could make it to the show. That might be a good way to learn. I don't know tho allot of it depends on if I can find some one to baby site for me to go. If I cant tho and you have some extra materials I would be interested in buying some. Quote
Members megabit Posted May 6, 2011 Members Report Posted May 6, 2011 Be sure to always pull the strand tight before bringing it around (pull tight, plait loose). Quote
Members Gallidaihia Posted May 6, 2011 Author Members Report Posted May 6, 2011 Ok I will try that when I get home. These reins are taking a while. I get pretty close to done and then decide I dont like something and go and rip it all out and start over. Quote
Members Gallidaihia Posted May 7, 2011 Author Members Report Posted May 7, 2011 Be sure to always pull the strand tight before bringing it around (pull tight, plait loose). I followed your advice, it worked. Now that menas that I am unplaiting 20 feet of reins to redo them. Practice makes perfect right? Quote
Members megabit Posted May 7, 2011 Members Report Posted May 7, 2011 I followed your advice, it worked. Now that menas that I am unplaiting 20 feet of reins to redo them. Practice makes perfect right? Well it is paracord so you can undo it, with rawhide you mostly have to cut your mistakes off. Quote
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