Round Braid Help.

[SeventhSon]

Hey Ive been searchng for instructions on how to do round braids with more than 4 strand s but cant find anything super helpful. anyone know where I can find a good tutorial on braiding for bracelets and necklaces and such?

[Fiddlegirl89]

I learned braiding from Bruce Grant's Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather braiding...he has instructions for several round braids in there.

[bentley]

Leathercrafters and Saddlers Journal had several articles in the past about braiding, one was 4 to 8 strand braid. They may be able to look up what issue it was in and sell you old copies. Robert Black was the author.

[rcsaddles]

If you can find any Ron Edward's books they are, IMHO, the best. I have Grant's Encyclopedia and use it but it can be a little hard to follow at times. What exactly are you looking to do?

Most times, anything more than four strand will need a core. I have learned that if you worry about the front, the back will take care of itself. If you look at the pictures of the Rattling Antlers that I posted here, the black rope is an eight round around a 3/8 inch cotton rope. Over two / under two.

Give us some more ideas of what you are looking to do and I will help anyway I can.

[TwinOaks]

After a long hiatus from ANY braiding, I was inspired by Enrique so I picked it back up. First project.....learn the 6 strand round. And just for kicks, I added an eye splice to one end of it. Looking at the eye splice, I'm reminded of why I drifted away from braiding!! Thanks for the recommendation on the books.