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Post by Terry Shaw »

Why, Mr. Martin! If nylon had not been invented there's several of us that would never know the pleasure of plaiting. I rejoice in the fact that I can now plait a respectable whip, thanks to paracord.
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Post by Carl Feairs »

I just assumed that sore hands were part of the game! Doesn't matter if it is paracord or dacron.
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Post by Simon Martin »

Sorry Terry, but not sure if you realized I was joking about the nylon. I'm pleased that it gives everyone the chance of plaiting.
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Post by Robby Amper »

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This is not a post by Simon himself, but I have some pictures of his work in my library. Beautiful and unusual patterns. All in Roohide! And here they are - enjoy!

Robby


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Post by Bobbi Holyoak »

Holy cow!!! Those are all stunning works of art!
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Post by Guest »

Whoa, awesome! As Bobbi already said, those are all pieces of art. Usually those kinds of whips don't appeal to me that much, but there's something about these that really please the eye.


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Post by Devin Bauer »

Curious combinations, but well executed. I would be hesitant to crack any of them, they are too pretty. The last pair is my favorite of the bunch.
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Post by Adam Hinmon »

Wow. As everyone else has said, those are beautiful! And those complex patterns...wonderful.
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Post by Caleb Krug »

Indeed nice work there! truly master's work!
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Post by Jeff Roseborough »

Amazing! I always knew Simon did beautiful work, but never knew how beautiful till I saw these. If only I could be that creative.
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Post by Roy Partin »

Wow, those look amazing Simon. Very unique and perfect looking matched pairs.
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Post by Simon Martin »

Thanks everyone and thanks Robby. Some of those whips were done way back but nice to see them all together. I think they are all the 3 tones ones I've ever done.

I finished a pair of 2 tones whips today with an interesting pattern I discovered. Probably been done before, but I'll email it to Robby as he seems to be able to get the photo't to show here. Something I just can't seem to do!
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Devin Bauer

 

Post by Devin Bauer »

Wow, I really like that pattern Simon, how hard is it to plait?
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Post by Einar Stephenson »

Beauteyfull work!
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Post by Tyler Blake »

Awesome work Simon! and there has to be something you can't do! :P
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Post by Simon Martin »

G'day Devin. The handle is 16plait and the strands are alternating on each side. Believe it or not, it is actually Robby's favourite Bird's Eye braid, but when using alternating colours this is the pattern in produces. Tyler....plenty of things I cannot do I assure you :)
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Ps. Thanks Robby for putting the picture up.
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Post by Devin Bauer »

Really? That is pretty cool. Thanks Simon!
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No worries Devin.
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Post by Robby Amper »

And here are two more pics from Simon :)



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Post by Robert Gage »

They're all stunning! I've somehow missed this thread until now - and am astonished. Fantastic work, Simon!
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