Moderator Johanna Posted August 30, 2006 Moderator Report Posted August 30, 2006 Not to hijack this topic, but is it possible to get goat lace any more? Roo is fine lace, but nothing beats goat. It disappeared from the market about, what, ten years ago? If anyone has a supplier, I'd be interested to know who. I like the way goat is a little thinner, but twice as tough. It will take being beaten down and slicked hard, and just looks and wears better over time. Kangaroo will break more easily, especially if it gets dry. JMO, YMMV. Johanna Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Ambassador The Major Posted August 30, 2006 Ambassador Report Posted August 30, 2006 Not to hijack this topic, but is it possible to get goat lace any more? Roo is fine lace, but nothing beats goat. It disappeared from the market about, what, ten years ago? If anyone has a supplier, I'd be interested to know who. I like the way goat is a little thinner, but twice as tough. It will take being beaten down and slicked hard, and just looks and wears better over time. Kangaroo will break more easily, especially if it gets dry. JMO, YMMV.Johanna If you find a place let me know. I agree with you about its performance. I have resulted in cutting the lace myself when I need it. Quote Shawn Zoladz (The Major) dba Major Productions Everything Leather Saddles and Shoes Excluded You can lead me. You can follow me. Or you can get the hell out of my way. -Gen. Geo. S. Patton
Members MatthewD Posted February 9, 2007 Members Report Posted February 9, 2007 (edited) Okay started looking around and found this for the goat lacing.. I have not ordered from them, so I can't say anything but they have it http://www.psdaimaandsons.com/psdaima/prod...her/chart16.htm or http://www.earthguild.com/products/cords/leathrlc.htm Edited February 9, 2007 by MatthewD Quote
Members Sidney Wood Posted February 9, 2007 Members Report Posted February 9, 2007 w:coffee: :coffee: I missed this one before. About goat lace- There is a 2/3 oz goat skin available form a couple of places that is tanned for boot lining that is usually reasonable in price. Hardke in El Paso had it last time I checked. I buy the natural (pearl) because it takes oil dye real well. One of these skins and an Aussie strander from Weavers (Tandy L.F can get you one, and I think Hidecrafters has them also) will cut a lot of lace in a short time. (any width you need) Sidney Wood Quote
Members MatthewD Posted April 3, 2007 Members Report Posted April 3, 2007 Does anyone have a link for doing a round lacing pattern similar to what Sidney posted... I have the Grant book on the way but I am getting a little impatient about starting... thanks ahead of time Quote
Members $$hobby Posted April 3, 2007 Members Report Posted April 3, 2007 I have Leather brading by Grant and. "Leathercraft - Lacing and Saddle Stitching" Book 3 by Gick Pictorial instruction books "How to Lace", New revised edition, by E.U. Drake they are both magazine type books. not alot of heavy reading material and both are old. Quote Riding is a partnership. The horse lends you his strength, speed and grace, which are greater then yours. For your part you give him your guidance, intelligence and understanding, which are greater then his. Togeather you can achieve a richness that alone neither can. - Lucy Rees, The Horse's Mind
Members MatthewD Posted April 3, 2007 Members Report Posted April 3, 2007 Hobby... thanks but I was hoping that someone would be able to point to a spot on the web or a tutorial that I have not been able to find in my search for one. Quote
Ambassador The Major Posted April 3, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted April 3, 2007 Hobby... thanks but I was hoping that someone would be able to point to a spot on the web or a tutorial that I have not been able to find in my search for one. Try this. This was circulated on another list. round_braid.pdf round_braid.pdf Quote Shawn Zoladz (The Major) dba Major Productions Everything Leather Saddles and Shoes Excluded You can lead me. You can follow me. Or you can get the hell out of my way. -Gen. Geo. S. Patton
Members MatthewD Posted April 3, 2007 Members Report Posted April 3, 2007 Thanks I think that might just do the trick.. Quote
Members Patrice Posted April 4, 2007 Members Report Posted April 4, 2007 Try this. This was circulated on another list. What his the name of the book where you take this tutorial for mexican braiding? Quote Patrice
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