Frodo Report post Posted February 1, 2021 This is the beginning of an 8' bull whip The handle, It takes me a full day just to weave the handle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post Posted February 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, Frodo said: It takes me a full day just to weave the handle Weaving/braiding/stitching can become a meditation, something to look forward to. It can bring peace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted February 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, Frodo said: This is the beginning of an 8' bull whip The handle, It takes me a full day just to weave the handle. you have much more patience than me. cant wait to see this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hashtagartz Report post Posted February 1, 2021 54 minutes ago, LatigoAmigo said: Weaving/braiding/stitching can become a meditation, something to look forward to. It can bring peace. Or one major fecking headache lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, hashtagartz said: Or one major fecking headache lol. Oh yeah, you do have a choice. But if you pick Zen don't fall asleep at the wheel. Edited February 1, 2021 by LatigoAmigo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post Posted February 2, 2021 6 hours ago, Frodo said: This is the beginning of an 8' bull whip I was thinking about your project. I've done a little braiding, and found this "Easy Braiding Soap Recipe" I thought you might be interested in. It came from Australian Plaiters and Whipmakers Association website (which may no longer exist). You will need: A pot, a spoon, and your stove A cheese grater One (standard size) 4.5oz bar of pure Ivory soap One and a half cups of water One pound of lard A sturdy container with a lid that seals (to store your braiding soap in after you’ve made it) 1. Grate the bar of soap into the pot with the water slowly, over medium to medium low heat, while stirring often. Bring the water to a low boil then back down again several times while stirring in order to dissolve the soap as completely as possible into the water. 2. Add the lard and stir it in until it is creamy and there are no lumps left. Be careful at this step to not let the solution boil. 3. Carefully pour the mixture into your storage container. Continue stirring your plaiting soap about once every half hour until it starts to cool enough that it becomes difficult to stir. Then seal the lid on, and wait overnight for the mixture to become firm. When you are not using your braiding soap, always keep the lid on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted February 2, 2021 I have a bottle of 50/50 neatsfoot and olive oil that I sprits it as i am braiding, next iscutting about 450' of lace, then dye it, then oil it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferryman Report post Posted February 2, 2021 I look forward to seeing the finished article Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted February 2, 2021 working on the layers, 12 plat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEhl Report post Posted February 3, 2021 wow, that looks like quite the undertaking. I'd like to whip that once its done just to listen to the 'SNAP'! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcuk Report post Posted February 3, 2021 Sorry cant resist, thats looks like its going to take up a good piece your time for a bit so it may keep you out of those ( Political forums ) for a bit, nice by the way. JCUK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
