apelsinskal Report post Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Hi all! I am going to make a four strand round braid (show leash) that I want to finish with a tassel - or fringe - don't know what it is called. Which knot would be the best suitable? I don't want it to be large, just to secure the braiding and also the core. The leash will end with a bead and after the bead the "tassel" Attaching a couple of images - these are the kind of leashes I have today and now I am used to not having a loop One of the leashes (actually the first one on the photo) I have is several years old so it seems also it's a functional solution. My dogs didn't like the chain so I have replaced with a nylon cord. Another question - what kind of knot do you use for securing beads? I recently got the book "Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding" but as a newbie it is easier to have a discussion about why and what. 3 mm roo lace is ordered from Australia, just waiting for shipment So my plan is to begin with an O-ring and end with a tassel. Edited November 18, 2015 by apelsinskal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25b Report post Posted November 19, 2015 This book is a good start for the leash you're wanting to make... http://www.amazon.com/Braiding-Fine-Leather-Techniques-Australian/dp/0870335448 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted November 19, 2015 There are several tutorials at http://myriam.dakotabraiding.com As far as the tassel, I think you could end the plaiting with a crown knot, Then, if needed, cover that with a turkshead or pineapple. If you want the knot to stay flat, check out the gaucho knots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apelsinskal Report post Posted November 19, 2015 Thank you! I have a lot to learn. I think I might order some paracord for trial and error. A little bit cheaper than roo lace =) No on to checking out different knots! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted November 19, 2015 Just make sure you strip the core out of the paracord so that it lays flat. Of course, you CAN braid it with the core, but it'll lay and pull a bit differently than flat 'lace'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apelsinskal Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Oh, of course. Maybe faux suede cord would be better for training? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
