KnotHead Report post Posted January 3, 2014 This one is for my little sister. Kangaroo with stainless steel mag clasp. Figured I'd start my new year with braiding something. Brian... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TXAG Report post Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) Neat...is that braided around a flat core of some type? Did you cut the lace yourself? Edited January 3, 2014 by TXAG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted January 3, 2014 No core at all. Just a 12 strand round braid flattened out. Yes. I cut all my own string. Brian... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bucksnort Report post Posted January 3, 2014 Brian, That's a beauty, she'll be tickled. Buck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted January 3, 2014 Thanks Buck. Brian.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter T Report post Posted January 3, 2014 I really like these bracelets you make, Brian. It looks great. Pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted January 3, 2014 Thanks Peter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcsaddles Report post Posted January 3, 2014 Very nice, as usual, Brian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrampaJoel Report post Posted January 3, 2014 These that you make always look so cool. What kind of glue do you use to attach the leather to the clasp ? Joel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted January 4, 2014 Thank you all for the very kind and gracious comments. @GrampaJoel I use super glue and if I don't have any of that I use Z-Poxy 2 part resin. It's clear and may take a bit longer to dry. But it's solid when it does dry. Brian... Thanks brother. Coming from you that means a whole bunch bro. Very nice, as usual, Brian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TXAG Report post Posted January 4, 2014 How do you get the sides nice and flat...and with 90-degree corners? I like the looks of it with it being a good rectangular shape... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted January 5, 2014 I use a tandy roller and stick the piece in between two pieces of wood so that the edges are hanging out just as far as the side bights allow. Then c-clamp both sides of the press so as to hold it all in place and then I use my tandy roller to roll the edges square like you see in the photo. How do you get the sides nice and flat...and with 90-degree corners? I like the looks of it with it being a good rectangular shape... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bucksnort Report post Posted January 5, 2014 Brian, Am I correct in assuming that you braid it over a dowel first? Thanks, Buck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted January 5, 2014 No. I don't use a dowel. I just braid it like I would any other braid. Brian, Am I correct in assuming that you braid it over a dowel first? Thanks, Buck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r lenna Report post Posted January 10, 2014 That's very nice. I'd like my braiding to come out that even. Is that a one piece end or does it come apart. I've been looking for a good place to pick some up. Thanks for posting your work. It gives hope that if given enough time and pratice that one could reach your skill level. Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted January 10, 2014 If you're referring to the end clasp, it does come apart. It's a stainless steel interlocking mag clasp. Thank you for the very kind comment also. I buy the clasps at pandahall.com... I know china. But they're the only ones that make them like this and the cost is not as bad as other wholesale places. Brian... That's very nice. I'd like my braiding to come out that even. Is that a one piece end or does it come apart. I've been looking for a good place to pick some up. Thanks for posting your work. It gives hope that if given enough time and pratice that one could reach your skill level. Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
