Members motocouture Posted December 25, 2017 Author Members Report Posted December 25, 2017 Once figure 3 is done, the next pic shows the setup for figure 4. The strand in the photo with a green star is strand 1 in the diagram, folded back ready to slide under the red star strand. If it’s done right, it should lay parallel to the strand beside it. Quote
Members motocouture Posted December 25, 2017 Author Members Report Posted December 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, ChasCS said: Yes, there you go. Gosh, I think I know of a device, which would help with this complicated braiding. ;-) It's normally used for small soldering jobs. But gives the extra holding ability. Chas Love it!!! Great idea! Quote
Members ChasCS Posted December 25, 2017 Members Report Posted December 25, 2017 40 minutes ago, motocouture said: Love it!!! Great idea! Yes, I would color code each of the six clips. And keep notes as well. Ha I have a short term memory disability, from my hippie herbal culture... Chuckles There are other third hand devices as well, but this one would serve me well. Chas Quote
Members motocouture Posted December 27, 2017 Author Members Report Posted December 27, 2017 On 12/24/2017 at 11:12 PM, ChasCS said: Yes, I would color code each of the six clips. And keep notes as well. Ha I have a short term memory disability, from my hippie herbal culture... Chuckles There are other third hand devices as well, but this one would serve me well. Chas I like that idea! Ah, c’est la vie Quote
Members motocouture Posted December 27, 2017 Author Members Report Posted December 27, 2017 Onto figure 5... this is the step I always have to pause and think hard on. The strands weave through to split the pairs. Strand 1 (front left) goes under at the yellow diamonds, passing beneath two strands before coming up at the first red star. Then passes over two strands before going under again at the second red star. The strand then goes under another two strands, and that completes the weave of that strand for this step. Again, it helps to mark strand 1 somehow, so you know when your back to the start. Quote
Members motocouture Posted December 27, 2017 Author Members Report Posted December 27, 2017 Once all the pairs of strands are split in figure 5, the knot should look like below... Quote
Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted December 27, 2017 Contributing Member Report Posted December 27, 2017 Very neat knot! I really like braiding and I wish I had more time to practice it. Thanks for posting this. Makes me want to try this project. Quote There are always possibilities.... Bob Blea C and B Leathercrafts Fort Collins, CO Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop Instagram @bobbleacandbleather
Members ChasCS Posted December 27, 2017 Members Report Posted December 27, 2017 Braiding, weaving, and tying knots are all interesting, fun & challenging, in learning. Whether it's basket weaving or jib & sail ropes on a boat... I also enjoy a couple of other delightful knot books I purchased, (coincidently both from Lee Valley Tools) that have page after page of instructions, guiding us through some of the many numerous knots that are used around the world today. This first particular publication I listed, is in paper back. With the second selection, being a large hard cover, coffee table reference manual. All The knots You Need http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?p=10014&cat=2,51553,10014 Ashley Book of Knots http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?p=10013&cat=2,51553,10013 Part of their blurb: Well indexed, this book presents the knowledge needed to tie not only the practical knots we still use, but also the complex, beautiful decorative knots that are in danger of being lost. A 52-page chapter describes knots used in over 90 occupations, including archer, baker, carpenter, cooper, farmer, fisherman, gardener, tree surgeon, and weaver. Old sailors will bless Ashley for preserving this wonderful lore. These are both worthy of acquiring, particularly the big book of knot lore. It would take one, many a day or nights of practice, even to just learn all of the knots, a well practiced boys scout would appreciate, for sufficient safe survival. Also for us, in our own everyday life, challenges & chores. Chas Quote
Members ChasCS Posted December 29, 2017 Members Report Posted December 29, 2017 On December 26, 2017 at 8:03 PM, motocouture said: I like that idea! Ah, c’est la vie I thought this would be an interesting project. Chas Quote
Members motocouture Posted December 30, 2017 Author Members Report Posted December 30, 2017 On 12/28/2017 at 11:03 PM, ChasCS said: I thought this would be an interesting project. Chas Thank you so much for the references! I’m fairly sure my dad has a copy of the Ashley book stashed away somewhere, which he’s promised to dig out for me. Love the braided shoe project; have never seen anything like that. Really clever! Quote
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