indidana Posted February 24, 2016 Report Posted February 24, 2016 I want to make a braided wallet chain, but I don't know what to use. My husband says to cut strips of lightweight leather. I say lace. What width is best for a 4 plait braid to use for a wallet chain? Quote
Members TheCyberwolfe Posted February 25, 2016 Members Report Posted February 25, 2016 I don't know about best, but I recently used 1/8" lace and made a 4-plait braid that ended up being about 1/4" in diameter all told, and looks good. Quote -- I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute! www.rogueleather.com
Members penguineer Posted February 26, 2016 Members Report Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) Bruce Grants "Braiding Fine Leather" has a similar thing(key lanyard that attaches to your belt) in the projects section, but it's six-strands of 1/8" roo lace. I've made a few out of either 2.5mm or 3mm lace and they look OK. If you were using thicker leather you would have to make sure you bevelled the edges properly(less critical, but still neccessary with lace) and spend a bit more time rolling the round bits when finishing. I'd still recommend lace - otherwise you're getting bulky. Not sure which lace you'd use, but roo has plenty of strength. Cheers! Edited February 26, 2016 by penguineer Quote -- Stupidity is a naturally renewable resource. Any sufficiently advanced magic is indistinguishable from a yo-yo. Chain lube - it's not just a fetish.
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