12 Plait Flat Braid?

[Cdetterer]

Does anyone know the sequence for 10 and 12 Strand Plait braids?

Im wanting to do make a halter with the 10 plait

Then I was thinking about making a Belt with the 12

Or do you guys know anywhere to look to find the info on braids?

[rcsaddles]

You can do either an over 1 under 1 or over 2 under 2 for a 10 or 12 flat braid. I think you can probably find how to start them on You Tube. If not, check books by Ron Edwards, Bruce Grant, R M Williams and David Morgan. If you need more info, just ask.

[cst]

I've got the sequence I like, but I can't remember how much shrinkage to allow. Say I've got to go 8inches, how long should my stri gs be to start?

[KnotHead]

for 8 inches. I usually start out with about a yard and a half for the oops factor.

Brian..

[cst]

Thanks!

[rcsaddles]

In my experience you lose about 1/3 while braiding. If you want something to end up at 8 inches, you should start with your strands being about 24 inches long. You half them to start the flat braid and that will give you enough to hold on to to pull tight at the end.