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I'm new to leatherworker.net and I'm looking for leather braiding instruction here in Portland, OR. Does anyone know a braiding master or someone who makes horse tack who might be willing to teach me? I have Bruce Grant's book and I've taught myself to do a number of different braids but I am having trouble finishing the braids when using a core—so that they core is completely hidden. I'm also looking for ways to attach to an o-ring, learn more knots and improve my overall technique. I've seen quite a few people on here who teach at tradeshows that are coming up in the next year but I was hoping for something before March. I've also read about a number of great dvd's that I'm considering purchasing. Any help or guidance appreciated.

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I've read the term you're looking for is "braiding master"...not "master braider"...

I can recommend a book that might help with what you're trying to do...it's "Braiding Fine Leather" by David Morgan...it covers braiding around a core, attaching to an o-ring, etc.

There's no one in my area that I can learn from, so I've been learning from here and also a lot from YouTube.

Good luck...hopefully there's someone in your area that can/will teach you. I'd like to hear of any DVD's that only focus on braiding also.

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Oh sorry, yes, I mean a braiding master! I'll check out the book you recommended. I too have been watching a lot on youtube--such a great resource. I've read Robert Black has some good DVDs as well as the Introduction to Rawhide Braiding with Bryan Neubert

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I have a friend in the Seattle, WA area that may be able to help you. He goes by KnotHead on here. You might want to contact him about some instructing.

Joe Boyles

Rugged Cross Saddlery

Lewistown, Montana

Romans 6:23

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Thanks very much Joe. I really appreciate the lead!

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Hi all...

Brian...

Best Regards,

Brian Kidd

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Bryan Neubert has 2 DVD's. The one you mentioned and a more advanced one that deals with a lot of button work. You can rent them on giddyupflix.com and see if they will work for you. At least that's what the website says. I've never used their services but read about them on here. Brad

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I don't have any use whatsoever for that dvd rental place. Is there anywhere that just sells the dvd's outright? I have less than zero intention of paying $12 a month to rent one dvd at a time. That's ridiculous.

edit...I see now that they're available on Bryan's website...I will just order them there instead of getting gouged by the rental place.

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TXAG, it was just a suggestion for a place to try. Nobodies forcing you to rent it or use those services. I was just responding to Serenitynow . Brad

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