Learn How To Create Horse Hair Bracelets

By Olivia Cross


There are a number of jewelry pieces that people wear that represent their sporting passions. Horse hair bracelets and necklaces are an ideal gift. You may not ride but love the animal and would like to own one of these unique bracelets in honor of them. Wearing the jewelry lets folks know that you have a love of the animal.

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.

The handmade jewelry makes a terrific present for the person who rides or owns horses, or for someone who just loves them. If you would rather not make the jewelry yourself they are available for purchase. There are many shops on the internet that offer the items for sale. You can even find people who create and sell them from home.

There are a few basic steps for making the jewelry. You will start by collecting the hair of a horses tail. If you can, gather some strands from several horses of various colors. You will be able to makes a braid with a contrasting color pattern. It does not matter how many horses you collect from you will need take enough to measure one inch in diameter.

Because you will use long strands to make your jewelry it is best to cut from the tail bone. Gather the strands and rubber band them so they hold together while you cut. Next, wash the strands just one time and do not use conditioner. When the strands are dry use some carpet thread that matches their color to wrap the end tight. Finish the step by gluing the threads to hold them together.

The next step is to decide what type of braid you want to create. A round braid works very well for this jewelry. If you have never braided before check the internet for videos that show how to braid horse hair. Shop craft stores for jewelry making accessories that you can use to embellish your work. You will also need some sort of fastener for your bracelet or necklace.

Put some glue inside the metal fastening piece before inserting the tied end of the hair. After the stands is inserted squeeze the end shut with a small jewelry pliers. To make sure you do not scratch the metal place a small piece of cloth around before using the pliers.

Tie the fastened end of the strands to something sturdy. You can now full the hair while you work on it so the finished piece will be tightly braided. Once you have finished braiding wrap the end with the carpet thread and use the glue to seal it. Now his end is ready to be inserted into the second metal fastener and crimped shut with the pliers.




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