Grape/black Rein&romal

[GrampaJoel]

Ok, here is my first venture into the rein & romal area of braiding.

I know they aren't prefect, but I just had to try a set.

The kangaroo lace I got from Springfield leathers. I sized width and leveled the strings only.

The core is some English bridle leather I had around my shop and it I'd cut 1/8 square for the reins,and 1/8 by 1/4 for the romal( It gives the romal on oval shape instead of round).

The reins are 8 plat and the romal is 12 plat.

White saddle soap was used as the lube.

[curlyjo]

Those look very nice. Brad

[bucksnort]

Nice job. I like the pattern in the braid. Buck

[GrampaJoel]

Thanks for the replies, curlyjo and bucksnort.

The pattern in the braid is just a pattern I worked out so it would be different than what I've usually seen.

I'm going to braid another set and it will be more traditional. At least for me.

I do like to do things a little different.

Joel

Edited May 11, 2014 by GrampaJoel

[rcsaddles]

Those are very nice. I also like that pattern. I hope to make a set or two of those this summer.

[Miss KamiKaze]

how long did it take u?

[megabit]

Nice job. Pattern is neat, not so sure about the grape color though.

[GrampaJoel]

Thanks rcsaddles & Miss KamiKaze.

It was an learning adventure building this set.

It took me about a month to build them. But, I only worked on them when I had spare time, so I really don't know the actual build time.

Megabit,

The grape color was just some I had left over from another project. I ran out and couldn't get any more, so grape is out for the future. ( although I do have some dark purple).

The flap on the end of the romal is painted with paint I had colored to match the grape. Since it was a learning experience for me I used what I had handy just for fun.

The next set will be more common earth tones.

Joel

[Goldshot Ron]

Joel,

Those reins look great. Your buttons/loops look well made. How are your fingers holding up?

Ron

[GrampaJoel]

Goldshot Ron

Thanks. I worked at making everything match as close as possible. I'll know how they work in a few days with regards to if there are enough buttons and the weight is right. I think they will be close.

My fingers are fine, but my eyes are getting old. Ha ha.

My wife gave me a pair of her magnifying glasses she uses for sewing, and it was much easier to see when making the knots.

So she said I could keep the glasses and I have.

Joel