Finally Finished My Newest Whip

[early2rise]

Thought you might like to have a look at my newest creation. It's an 8', 16 plait, kangaroo with 4 plaited bellies. Special thanks to Bernie for the inspiration for this whip. I am currently working on a TOD style which should be done soon. I'll be posting pics of it when it's done.
Chris

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[IndianaBravo]

Hey!
First of all welcome to the forum. That whip really looks great, congratulations!

Thwak!
IndianaBravo

[early2rise]

Thanks Bravo. I've been lurking for a while just reading and looking over everything. Thanks for the kind words.

Chris

[Noah]

That whip looks really good! Great job!

Can't wait to see pics of the TOD when its done.

[early2rise]

Thanks Noah. I hope to have some time to work on the TOD whip soon.

Chris

[early2rise]

First, thanks for the compliments. I began making whips 21 years ago with my grandfather when I was 15 years old. He made very crude, cowhide whips (mostly 8 plait) which were made to be used, not showpieces. The majority of these whips were made with greenhide cores and occasionally rawhide.
I have always been involved with leatherwork as a hobby, but not whip making, mostly tooling and carving. Before Halloween, I was trying to put together an Indy costume for my child and came across this site in my search. My interest in whips was rekindled and it took off from there.
I spent lots of time talking to and emailing Bernie Wojcicki and getting up to date on the finer points of whip making above and beyond the work I did with my grandfather. Aside from that, just lots of trial and error, trying out different methods to see what makes the best whip.

Chris

[bobm2004]

That is really a cool two tone whip!!

[Cracker]

Beautiful ring work on the handle Chas !! Nice job on the whole whip.
Jim

[Gaucho]

Nice whip


Beautifull colors, and really god plaited.



Gaucho

[early2rise]

Glad to see you liked it. Thanks to you all. More to come soon....

Chris

[Indiana County Jr.]

Welcome to the forum Chris!

Excellent work by the way, she's a beauty!

Crack On!
Allen