How To Make 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.

It is not necessary for you to have specials talents in order to create your own jewelry. The braiding is easy and requires no specialized tools. The only things you need is horse hair and a few jewelry making items that you can get at your local craft store. While making this type of jewelry is not very difficult, it will take some practice to create your bracelets.

The handmade jewelry make wonderful gifts for people who ride, own horses, or just admire them. The jewelry can also be purchase over the internet or in specialty shops. Searching online will result in a list of folks who create the bracelets for sale as a home business. You can also use the internet to find traditional stores that carry the item.

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.

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.

Next you will choose the kind of braid that you want to make. Round braids work best for this kind of jewelry. If you do not know how to braid there are several instructional videos available on the internet. Check your local craft store for embellishments an accessories to add to your creation. You can also purchase the metal fasteners needed for he ends of your braid if you have not done so already.

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.

Before starting the braid make sure to securely tie the end of the hair to something sturdy. This helps keep the braid taut while you pull the strands when you braid. When you have finished the braid you will wrap the end with the carpet thread and glue to seal. This end is then inserted into the second fastener and squeezed shut with the pliers.




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