32 plait bull whip

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32 plait bull whip

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Things seem a bit glum :( around here so here is a whip that I was recently commissioned to make for a customer in Canada in the hope that it brightens things up a little.
http://www.em-brand-whips.com/bullpics/ ... t-copy.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; The brief was to make a 32 plait bull whip that looked like a diamond back rattle snake. When I first started I thought it would be a breeze but after undoing the whip for the third time found that it wasn't all that easy after all. Live and learn.

PS. Another whip I recently made was a stock whip for the Tasmanian Mountain Cattlemens get together. This has been a yearly event for the past 28 years for which I donate a whip for the junior section of the whip cracking competition.
http://www.em-brand-whips.com/stockwhip ... ckwhip.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Stunning craftsmanship on the finished plaits though....Amazing design, and great styling...
Highly impressive work...My hats off to you Sir..
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Oh my goodness, absolutely stunning! I would be reluctant to crack such a thing of beauty!
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Bernie you are an artist of the highest order! That diamond back pattern is stunning. I'm not sure why you thought it would be a breeze; nothing about that looks easy to me! Thanks for putting them up.

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That is just breath taking. It is really a piece of art. A whip like that belongs in a museum.
TheSavoryTrim wrote:I would be reluctant to crack such a thing of beauty!
TST, I have to completely agree with that!!
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=P~ That is AMAZING work. Making whips like those must have taken forever!
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Its so beautiful all I could do was stare at it. Truly astounding.
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Bernie those are both amazing whips!!! Truly functional art!!
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Bernie,
I have to agree with everyone- I Especially love the rattle snake design! it's a one of a kind, & just beautiful to look at! Hopefully I will have the pleasure of owning one of your works of art in the future- Keep up that amazing work! -T.Rex
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The patterning on that stock whip is gorgeous as well. You are truly an artist and your work is masterful!
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Wow. Your work just leaves mean speechless. Amazingly beautiful stuff.
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I love the rattles at the end nice touch !
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Great looking work, Bernie! Very impressive!

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Wow, that is cool. With a whip like that on your hip, you could excuse an Ophidiophobe for trying to burn it with a torch!
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I opened the picture BEFORE I read your entire post, & as soon as I saw it, I thought: "That's looks just like a diamondback rattlesnake."

I can only aspire to one day have a fraction of your skill, sir.

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Danny Dravot ESQ wrote:Wow, that is cool. With a whip like that on your hip, you could excuse an Ophidiophobe for trying to burn it with a torch!
I bet that had everyone reaching for the dictionary :lol:
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Just amazing work, both are beautiful Bernie.
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Canada Eh. I wonder if he lives nearby, probably not, nobody lives nearby. ;)
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What fantastic workmanship! That's a really special whip. Although, its design means Indy could never use it, of course. :lol:
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Bernie,
Your work never fails to amaze me! :TOH:
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bernie47 wrote:Things seem a bit glum :( around here so here is a whip that I was recently commissioned to make for a customer in Canada in the hope that it brightens things up a little.
http://www.em-brand-whips.com/bullpics/ ... t-copy.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; The brief was to make a 32 plait bull whip that looked like a diamond back rattle snake. When I first started I thought it would be a breeze but after undoing the whip for the third time found that it wasn't all that easy after all. Live and learn.

PS. Another whip I recently made was a stock whip for the Tasmanian Mountain Cattlemens get together. This has been a yearly event for the past 28 years for which I donate a whip for the junior section of the whip cracking competition.
http://www.em-brand-whips.com/stockwhip ... ckwhip.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Hey Bernie, i didn't know you on this forum, i'm the guy that's been emailing you the past couple weeks :lol:
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That is the single coolest whip I have evere seen!!!!!!!
awesome work.
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