Friday, February 20, 2015

Learn How To Create Horse Hair Bracelets

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By Olivia Cross


People often wear jewelry that represents their passion for a particular sport. Wearing jewelry that symbolizes your love for a certain kind of sport. Horse hair bracelets or necklaces are a great gift for the equestrian. Even if you only admire these beautiful animals wearing one of these braided bracelets tells others that you are a horse enthusiast.

Folks who would like to make their own jewelry do not need to have any special skill. The only things you will need is the horse hair, carpet thread, and metal fasteners. The bracelets are easy to make and the only materials needed are a pliers, carpet thread, and glue. The process is quite simple but may require some practice.

These handmade items make great gifts for friends that admire, own or ride horses. If you do not want to take the time to make them yourself, you can purchase them. There are a number of online shops that sell the items. Using the internet you can also find folks who make them and sell them from their home.

To make the jewelry there are some basic steps to follow. To begin, you will need to collect hair from a horse tail. If you have the option, gather strands from one or more horse of different colors. This will allow you to create a braid pattern with contrasting colors. No matter if you are collecting from one or more tails the amount you will need will measure in diameter approximately one inch.

Since you will need long strands take them at the tail bone. Using a rubber band, tie the strands so they stay together when you cut. Next, you will wash the strands just once. Do not use conditioner when you wash the strands. When the hairs are completely dry tightly wrap the cut end with carpet thread. Make sure that the carpet thread matches the color of the hair. Finish by gluing the thread to hold it together.

Next, decide the kind of braid you would like to create. Round braids tend to work well for this kin of jewelry. For folks who have never braided there are a number of tutorial videos available online. The craft shops will have the accessories for making jewelry and embellishments to add if you like. You can also find the fasteners you will need to complete your piece in the craft store.

Place a small bit of glue in the metal fastener and then insert the wrapped end of the strands. Use a small pliers to squeeze the fastener closed around the thread wrapped strands. Place a small cloth over the metal fastener before crimping it to prevent scratches.

Before you start to braid, you should tie the end of the strands to something that is very sturdy. This will allow you to pull the strands during the braiding process keeping the braid taut. When the bread is finished wrap the end with thread and seal it with glue. Place this end in a second metal fastening piece.




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