Bradshaw 4-Hook CordmakerBradshaw Cordmakers are no longer available
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We recommend three Cordmakers
It comes either as a kit, or fully assembled. We assembled the kit ourselves in about one hour from the excellent instructions. Never-the-less, we recommend paying the small fee to get the fully assembled version. The cordmaker is very sturdy, has great large hooks for many types of yarn, and runs very quietly. It will do an excellent job making cords for ply-split braiding. …………………………………………
A sturdy well-made 3D printed cord maker in your choice of colors. Featuring a 1:4 gear ratio, ten bearings for smooth action, and a metal drive shaft, it's a great tool for cord making. The twisting is smooth, and the heavier casing makes the unit easier to hold and handle. The Cord Maker comes fully assembled, lubricated, and ready to twist and includes an Outend. See video
We have not tested this item but it has good reviews on a Facebook Ply-Splitting page.
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Books: Ply-Split BraidingBy Julies HedgesJulie Hedges is a renowned expert on Ply-Split Braiding. From her home in England she has travelled to Northwest India to study the origins of this art. We strongly recommend that everyone interested in ply-split braiding use her introductory book as a guide to the fundamentals and a source of ply-splitting patterns. These books are highly illustrated with color photographs. Available from the Braid Society
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Ply-Split Braiding, An introduction to designs in single course twining; including methods for Waves, Zigzags, Basket Weave Designs and Cordmakers
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Ply-Split Braiding, Further TechniquesDetailed instructions on advanced techniques including Ply-Split Darning, Single Course Oblique Twining, Plain Oblique Twining, and Ply-Split Hexagon booksales@braidsociety.com |
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Ply-Splitting in 3 DimensionsAn Introduction to making vessels and Sculptural Forms booksales@braidsociety.com
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Ply-Split Braided JewelleryThe designs in this book are developments of designs introduced in Julie Hedges' earlier books, listed above. The emphasis of this briefer book is jewelry: neckpieces, bracelets, and earrings. Please note that it is helpful to have one of her earlier books to fully understand the notations used in this book. (14 pages including color photos and illustrations. booksales@braidsociety.com |
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Recommended Alternative Suppliers for cordmakers and books
In Australia, try
https://www.hwsgv.org.au/other
for Ply-Split Braiding tools.
For additional suppliers see
plysplitbraiding.com
