Whip Basics. The Forum

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Ron

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Nathan, Andrew, thank y'all very much

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...

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


Ron

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

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

In a word, beautiful!