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Title: Gimp Braiding Projects

Author: Charles E. White

Release date: February 1, 2020 [eBook #61293]

Most recently updated: October 17, 2024

Language: English

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GIMP BRAIDING PROJECTS

LANYARDS  LEASHES  BELTS  BRACELETS

Copyright, 1940

by

FELLOWCRAFTERS, INC.

Boston, Massachusetts

PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

GIMP BRAIDING PROJECTS

Written and Illustrated by Charles E. White, Jr.

For the convenience of craftsmen, we have assembled in this booklet the directions for many of the popular gimp projects, with suggestions for a multitude of patterns which can be made with any desired color combination. These directions have been completely illustrated in color, so that every step can readily be understood, since the true simplicity of braiding has often been obscured by complicated instructions and illustrations.

The material itself is a special coated tape made in various colors and shapes. Standard gimp and Titan lacing are flat and 3/32″ wide. The special ¼″ wide gimp also is flat. Round or cord gimp is available in either 3/64″ or 5/64″ diameters. These various types of gimp can be purchased by the yard, though they are much less expensive when secured by the spool. Leather lacings may be used in place of gimp where particular effects are desired.

General Directions

Standard and wide gimps have a seam on one face. Always start braiding with this seam next to the core and be careful at the edge of the braid to fold each strand so that the seam remains inside or on the back of the work. Titan lacing is seamless, and therefore can be used with either surface on the outside of the braid. A well-made article, however, should have no twisted strands, whether made of standard gimp, or of s