New at braiding - Asking for advice

[MLGilbert]

Hi all, I wanted to learn how to braid rawhide so I did some research and some practicing and this is the first braided button that I felt turned out okay, but I need some advice.. How do y’all keep the herringbone pattern from twisting? Also, had anyone made their own skiver for lace?

 

Edited July 1, 2020 by MLGilbert

[bucksnort]

Your knot looks good. To your question, if you even out & straighten you base knot at every pass it goes a long way to help with the twisting. So with your two bight start, even out your spacing & line up your v’s. Same with four bights ect. Even more important with long knots like nose knots. Hope this helps & keep up the good work.

[MLGilbert]

8 minutes ago, bucksnort said:

Your knot looks good. To your question, if you even out & straighten you base knot at every pass it goes a long way to help with the twisting. So with your two bight start, even out your spacing & line up your v’s. Same with four bights ect. Even more important with long knots like nose knots. Hope this helps & keep up the good work.

Thanks Buck, I'll see how it goes on the next try!

[GrampaJoel]

I mark  a straight line and make sure the crosses always hit the line.

It keeps everything straight and on track.  

Your pull when even, will almost line up every time.

some adjustment will occasionally be needed.