Deer Antlers

[rcsaddles]

Here is a set of antlers that I braided around. Each button is a single strand, 10 bight using about 15 feet of lace. I have problems with the width of lace, number of parts and bights so I have to experment to get it tight.

[MonicaJacobson]

Very cool!

[rcsaddles]

Thank you.

[bucksnort]

Joe, I thought I posted this, but it doesn't show up, so this may be a repeat. The horns are really neat. I'm curious if they are decorative or have some other use?

[Tramps Leatherworking]

Very nice, I think those will fit on my Harley...

[rcsaddles]

The set on the green background was sent to me by a customer in Texas. They use them to rattle in bucks while hunting. Need to have a high number of bucks in the area to make it work as it sounds like two are fighting, which means the "girls" are close by.

The other set will go to a shop in Houston, TX to be sold.

Tramp, probably want bigger ones for the Harley!

[millwright]

Nice handles for those rattlers.

[rcsaddles]

Thank you. I have about five more sets to do. I will post more pictures as I get them done.

[Rawhidelady]

Wow! What nice button braiding skills you have!

Nice flat, even, and straight "V" patterns.

I like the braided connection leash.

Very good job, I'm gonna make myself a pair for "rattling" up the big bucks.

[JasonFederal]

Joe - that is great work. I've been looking for an instructional video on just this very thing (braiding wrap and lanyard for rattling horns)`. Anything you or anyone else would point me to?

 

This guy does really neat work, but figure I could save the ~$500 and try it myself http://www.southtexasbangers.com/horns#/leatherbraid

[roo4u]

well the lanyard part on that website is a simple 4 strand round braid.  you can google it and find instructions.  the braid on the horn part is more complicated.  it is along button knot, most likely a turkshead.  i recommend getting one of bruce grants books for instruction but also there are you tube videos.