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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: JEB on July 30, 2019, 09:08:23 am

Title: Bracelet?
Post by: JEB on July 30, 2019, 09:08:23 am

Anyone know where I can get some instruction on weaving a bracelet for a gal out of hair from a donkey.  Sounds funny but right now her pet is her best friend as she struggles thru a pretty bad divorce. She has really been a good friend to me as I struggle with the loss of my wife. I knapped her a stone arrowhead necklace but that isn't the same. I thought she would get a smile out of wearing a bracelet made from the hair of her best friend in life right now. Yes, that would be  her donkey. lol

Any direction on this would be appreciated.

Title: Re: Bracelet?
Post by: JEB on July 30, 2019, 09:22:58 am

I know, only on Primitive Archer, lol

Title: Re: Bracelet?
Post by: TrevorM on July 30, 2019, 10:29:19 am

How about this? (Add a W in front)
ww.instructables.com/id/Braided-Horsehair-Bracelet/

Title: Re: Bracelet?
Post by: GlisGlis on July 30, 2019, 11:08:07 am

googling for "horse air bracelet diy" you will find many resources (youtube video too)
dont know if donkey air are as good as horse air

Title: Re: Bracelet?
Post by: Pat B on July 30, 2019, 11:17:18 am

Good for you, Jon. Sorry I can't help with instructions but good for you.  8)   :OK

Title: Re: Bracelet?
Post by: Stoker on July 30, 2019, 11:19:09 am

Interesting project. Please post results.
Thanks Leroy

Title: Re: Bracelet?
Post by: Hawkdancer on July 30, 2019, 01:39:59 pm

They should be interchangeable.  Mane or tail hair should work, getting in close to snip the tail hair might be interesting, though!  Very worthwhile project for a friend!  Good for you, and the Best for your friend!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: Bracelet?
Post by: JEB on July 30, 2019, 10:25:28 pm

My project has been put on hold. My friend says that her donkey needs his tail this time of the year to swat flies. Then she laughed and told me I was a city boy..

We both got a kick out of that. And she is right, I live in the city and don't know much about country livin.  We decided I would make the bracelet in the late fall.

Title: Re: Bracelet?
Post by: Hawkdancer on July 31, 2019, 02:38:10 am

You can get some horse hair to practice with from a violin supply store.  Violin bows are horse hair and need to be replaced fairly often.  Try Wood Violin Shop or bow rehiring supplies.  Sounds like you have a neat friend there!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: Bracelet?
Post by: sleek on July 31, 2019, 02:41:05 am

She befriended an ass while she divorced another. Comical
I have a horse hair hat band that's absolutely wonderful. Aside from a bracelet,  perhaps a hat band or tassel may also be appreciated for a cowgirl hat?

Title: Re: Bracelet?
Post by: Pat B on July 31, 2019, 03:04:12 am

Crazy Crow sells horse hair

Title: Re: Bracelet?
Post by: JEB on July 31, 2019, 08:55:10 am

Thanks everyone for the input. My neighbor has a couple horses I can get so e hair from her to practice with.