My latest obsession when it comes to building.
The braided coils.
I have been building a few slentre braids and I must say the flavour is great. I thought we call them slentre braids because of braiding over core wires but it turns out I was wrong.
The term slentre braid actually has to do with the hand position for these. The palms are facing down and not each other like in other loop braiding techniques. Wont go into further detail that it is a hybrid between two other methods etc.
So basically the idea behind this thread is for braiders to come together and share some tips and tricks the have picked up and hopefully I can encourage more people to braid.
Braiding doesn't require a lot of special equipment only patience and a vice and some wire and time... Thinner wire seems to braid easier less tension is required and they are less rough on the fingers.
For me personally braiding is calming in comparison to the alternative of messing up claptons, aliens and frames. The rhythmic braiding clears your mind and relaxes me for some reason.
I don't have a vice yet and use a g-clamp to keep my wire straight.
I was wondering if the braid master himself might have some tips for me. @smilelykumeenit
The braided coils.
I have been building a few slentre braids and I must say the flavour is great. I thought we call them slentre braids because of braiding over core wires but it turns out I was wrong.
The term slentre braid actually has to do with the hand position for these. The palms are facing down and not each other like in other loop braiding techniques. Wont go into further detail that it is a hybrid between two other methods etc.
So basically the idea behind this thread is for braiders to come together and share some tips and tricks the have picked up and hopefully I can encourage more people to braid.
Braiding doesn't require a lot of special equipment only patience and a vice and some wire and time... Thinner wire seems to braid easier less tension is required and they are less rough on the fingers.
For me personally braiding is calming in comparison to the alternative of messing up claptons, aliens and frames. The rhythmic braiding clears your mind and relaxes me for some reason.
I don't have a vice yet and use a g-clamp to keep my wire straight.
I was wondering if the braid master himself might have some tips for me. @smilelykumeenit