The "Making of" Gallery - Rachel McCollough

[Rachel McCollough]

Thank y'all, very much. I sure do appreciate it. Whip Basics has certainly taught me what I know. I appreciate y'all very much.

[Sven van Leeuwen]

That's just gorgeous. I like how it flows.
I've never been able throw a whip forward and crack it. I'm not sure if it's me, or the whip.

But, very nicely done Rachel.

Sven

[Jessie Edwards]

Beautiful . You inspire me to try new things WS. I want to try more with the taper twist. Lovely whip.

[Roy Partin]

That flows so beautifully and cracks so effortlessly. Tell your cowboy thanks for the demonstration. That is one fine cow whip

[Rachel McCollough]

Sven, WS, thank you!

Roy, thank you very much, I greatly appreciate it! I will sure tell him. I have fine makers to learn from.

[Rachel McCollough]

Two 10' 16 plait cow whips with two plaited bellies, 15" Gonçalo Alves handles,
One in Rust and Midnight Blue, one in Black, Electric Blue, and Charcoal Gray.

[Ron May]

Very well done Rachel.
I love the way you " barrel" the cup. It makes it look so unique and streamlined.

Ron

[Mark Elliott]

Beautiful whips, Rachel. I especially like the rust and blue.

[Robert Gage]

Wonderful work, Rachel! I too especially like the rust-coloured whip - not least because the handle looks slightly chunkier (to my eye) than the other one, giving it a very solid appearance. Brilliant!

[Flemming Bo Christiansen]

Rachel - I am with Robert. The Rust colored whip is my favorite especially due to the handle. I like when it is possible to see the structure in the wood very clearly.

[Scott A. Cary]

I'm going to go the other way - I prefer the one with the black, blue & grey thong. Regardless of personal preferences, they are both fine whips and I'm sure the new owner(s) will be very happy with them.

[Rachel McCollough]

Thank y'all very much! I have a very good looking (I think!) Stock thong in the works. It will be interesting.

[Nathan Mayer]

Gosh the Rust & Midnight Blue is gorgeous! That’s a great color combination. They’re both beautiful whips but the first one stands out for sure. You do amazing work Rachel.

[Andrew Van Werkhoven]

What you achieve with a nice piece of timber and a file never ceases to amaze Rachel, those are gorgeous handles to go with those whips. And I love your addition of that subtle midnight blue highlight to the rust whip, definitely my favourite of the pair, though they are both excellent like always.

[Rachel McCollough]

Nathan, Andrew, thank y'all very much

[Rachel McCollough]

This is the beginning of a leather bull.
All kangaroo, of course.
Twisted taper core, of course.
Spike:


Core:




Bound Core:


First belly, start:


I wonder how big it will be...

[Ron May]

Thank you Rachel for the build thread.
It's looking great so far.


Ron

[Robert Gage]

How exciting to see this being born! Thanks for posting these photos, Rachel!

[Mark Elliott]

Rachel , I'll say it again, your bellies look better than my overlays.

[Scott A. Cary]

In a word, beautiful!