Great video!! I sure wish I had, had the opportunity to take some in person classes from, George, especially on braiding and lacing.. I'm new to leathercraft, but as ya'll know, doesn't matter how old a video is, talent and craftsmanship carry on.. Thanks for tutorials!
I'm not sure if you wanted to know how to finish off the braid, or if you were making a suggestion for the video's creator. Incase you were looking for an answer on how to finish the braid, I responded to Don Hess, above your comment, with how I finished off my braid. I wanted to tag you incase you needed some help.
Finally - I can do it now - yay!! Your video was the only one of several I looked at that made sense "Over two and roll over one" - perfect - thank you!! :)
I think it depends on what you're using this braid for. Personally, I made myself a decorative show dog lead using this braiding technique. I had no clue what I was doing and couldn't find much help anywhere on the internet. This video would have been extremely helpful, but it hadn't been posted. The prices of a premade decorative show lead is what caused me to want to make my own. I used leather cord instead of lace, so my material was rounded, not flat as shown. Because of that, I didn't need to worry about rolling the flat leather around. I'm glad I saw this video, because I would have been frustrated if I ever tried to make another show lead with leather lace and ended up with a flat braid. Where he is using a nail to keep the braid taut, I used the swivel eye part of the snap hook that would be attaching to my dog's snake chain show collar. To keep it taut while working, I grabbed one of my dog's everyday collars and attached it around my leg and snapped the clip onto it. I wanted to start at the clip end, because I knew that would be the strongest end of the braid. Plus, I knew this would look much cleaner and I could hide whatever mess I ended up with on the end, in my hand when I show my Welsh Springer Spaniel. I continued to braid until I got to the length I wanted, plus the total length I wanted for a handle. When I had the braided length I needed, I took the end and looped it into the size of handle I wanted. where the end now met with the braid, I started to weave the excess back into the braid. I would recommend doing this before you roll the braid like he talked about in the video. I wove each strand in at least three times, before cutting off the excess. For extra peace of mind, I laid my new lead on a silicone mat and sprayed E6000 SPRAY glue over the area I had just woven back together. I made sure to get in all the cracks and crevices of that part of my braid. It's been almost a year now and that lead had held up to my young dog's pulling and craziness. I don't use that lead unless we are in handling class or at an actual show. After we are done in the ring or with practice, I change her show collar and lead out for a slip lead, so it doesn't get ruined. While making my show lead, I started braiding, ended up needing to do something, got called away or possibly needed a break as the confusion of learning from the one source I did find, was kind of a guessing game. To keep the braid from unraveling, I gathered all four strands together and tied them the same way you would tie off the end of a balloon or a dog poop bag; I believe this is called an overhand knot, but I'm not sure on that. I actually used that same method before and after the section of decorative beads I added. I braided until I arrived at where I wanted my short beaded section to be, tied the knot I just mentioned, strung on my seven or so beads, with all four cords going straight through the center of each bead, tied the overhand knot to secure the beaded section and started braiding again. I'm sure you could also take two strands gathered in each hand and create a square knot with it. After you have tied the knot of your choice, you could also do what I did and use a multipurpose spray glue like E6000 to "seal" everything together. I recommend using a silicone mat under the project, so your dried glued braid doesn't end up stuck to whatever you set it on to dry. I have received many complements from others on my show lead. When people hear I made it myself, they want to see the whole lead. I will admit I don't LOVE the way the woven ends look, but I seem to be the only one bothered by it. The E6000 glue dried completely clear and isn't noticeable. I'm really hope all of this helps you with your projects using this braid. I'm sorry this response is so long, but I thought maybe the extra details that seemed a bit unnecessary, would possibly help you or answer questions you may have. I wish I could attach a picture for you to see how the woven ends ended up.
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As always Tandy videos are awesome. RIP George, we miss you. Watching and learning from you was like spending time with your Grandpa
Great video!! I sure wish I had, had the opportunity to take some in person classes from, George, especially on braiding and lacing.. I'm new to leathercraft, but as ya'll know, doesn't matter how old a video is, talent and craftsmanship carry on.. Thanks for tutorials!
Tandy always coming through for me when I am Struggling, thank you!
should show how to finish off the braids too
I'm not sure if you wanted to know how to finish off the braid, or if you were making a suggestion for the video's creator. Incase you were looking for an answer on how to finish the braid, I responded to Don Hess, above your comment, with how I finished off my braid. I wanted to tag you incase you needed some help.
Finally - I can do it now - yay!! Your video was the only one of several I looked at that made sense "Over two and roll over one" - perfect - thank you!! :)
Thank you so very much for this video, this was confusing me but literally 42 seconds in, I got the plait down.
Gracias desde Colombia
How do you tie off the ends to keep it from unraveling?
great question...following.
I think it depends on what you're using this braid for.
Personally, I made myself a decorative show dog lead using this braiding technique. I had no clue what I was doing and couldn't find much help anywhere on the internet. This video would have been extremely helpful, but it hadn't been posted. The prices of a premade decorative show lead is what caused me to want to make my own.
I used leather cord instead of lace, so my material was rounded, not flat as shown. Because of that, I didn't need to worry about rolling the flat leather around. I'm glad I saw this video, because I would have been frustrated if I ever tried to make another show lead with leather lace and ended up with a flat braid.
Where he is using a nail to keep the braid taut, I used the swivel eye part of the snap hook that would be attaching to my dog's snake chain show collar. To keep it taut while working, I grabbed one of my dog's everyday collars and attached it around my leg and snapped the clip onto it.
I wanted to start at the clip end, because I knew that would be the strongest end of the braid. Plus, I knew this would look much cleaner and I could hide whatever mess I ended up with on the end, in my hand when I show my Welsh Springer Spaniel.
I continued to braid until I got to the length I wanted, plus the total length I wanted for a handle. When I had the braided length I needed, I took the end and looped it into the size of handle I wanted. where the end now met with the braid, I started to weave the excess back into the braid. I would recommend doing this before you roll the braid like he talked about in the video. I wove each strand in at least three times, before cutting off the excess. For extra peace of mind, I laid my new lead on a silicone mat and sprayed E6000 SPRAY glue over the area I had just woven back together. I made sure to get in all the cracks and crevices of that part of my braid. It's been almost a year now and that lead had held up to my young dog's pulling and craziness. I don't use that lead unless we are in handling class or at an actual show. After we are done in the ring or with practice, I change her show collar and lead out for a slip lead, so it doesn't get ruined.
While making my show lead, I started braiding, ended up needing to do something, got called away or possibly needed a break as the confusion of learning from the one source I did find, was kind of a guessing game. To keep the braid from unraveling, I gathered all four strands together and tied them the same way you would tie off the end of a balloon or a dog poop bag; I believe this is called an overhand knot, but I'm not sure on that. I actually used that same method before and after the section of decorative beads I added. I braided until I arrived at where I wanted my short beaded section to be, tied the knot I just mentioned, strung on my seven or so beads, with all four cords going straight through the center of each bead, tied the overhand knot to secure the beaded section and started braiding again.
I'm sure you could also take two strands gathered in each hand and create a square knot with it.
After you have tied the knot of your choice, you could also do what I did and use a multipurpose spray glue like E6000 to "seal" everything together. I recommend using a silicone mat under the project, so your dried glued braid doesn't end up stuck to whatever you set it on to dry.
I have received many complements from others on my show lead. When people hear I made it myself, they want to see the whole lead. I will admit I don't LOVE the way the woven ends look, but I seem to be the only one bothered by it. The E6000 glue dried completely clear and isn't noticeable.
I'm really hope all of this helps you with your projects using this braid. I'm sorry this response is so long, but I thought maybe the extra details that seemed a bit unnecessary, would possibly help you or answer questions you may have. I wish I could attach a picture for you to see how the woven ends ended up.
@@mbossman2 I replied to Don Hess' question about how I finished off the end of the braid. Just wanted to tag you, so you could see my answer.
Square knot.
Thank you for the great Video! ❤😊
Great tutorial it helped so much thank you!
How do you finish off the braid if making a handle for a bag.
Nice video man, you helped me alot through my school project
Thanks very clear instructions.😀
If I need a 4 foot finished braid, using 1/8" kangaroo lace, how long should the laces be?
Thanks
how to seal ends to prevent braids
fron opening
What is the width of the leather you’re using
Enjoyed learned this braiding
Thanks for sharing.
The guy at the PDX store said this was highly complicated… guess your staff doesn’t like making your company money at that location.