Horse hair straps for horns belts etc.

[Gustavo Hoefs]

Does anyone know where to get or who is making hitched horsehair for straps that could be used for powder horns belts etc.

 

[MSW]

not sure if this is what you had in mind, but Crazy Crow has all manner of horse hair ... here's a link: http://www.crazycrow.com/mm5/merch...arch_Begin_Only=&sort=&range_low=&range_high=


if that doesn't work, a local craft store might be able to point you in the right direction...

also, if you have on in your area, see if a violin maker can get you some horse hair - it's what bows are made with, and the stuff does wear out over time and bows have to be re- haired.


good luck with your project!

 

[buffcreekforge]

Here's a site - verrrrrry pricey!
http://www.hitchedhorsehair.com/chd10pg10.asp

I remain your humble servant,

Just Dave

 

[Black Hand]

Is this art-form PC/HC for your period? I've never see a hitched horse-hair item in any museum.

Check with your local prison. Here in MT, it is a hobby practiced by prisoners. That said, the items are quite expensive.

 

[nwtradegun]

I ll put my 2 cents. I have bought horse hair hat bands and fish line yhe they make fish line. its pc for 18 th cent.. probale is it dries out fast and breaks. never could find a way to treat it.

 

[Black Hand]

Fishing line - Yes.
Hatbands - Not so much...

 

[KLWeaver]

I have two huge horse tails but have never learned to do anything cool with them. Frankly I spend too much time on other crafts to even get into using them.

I never though about weaving or braiding with them. Even with my four foot tails, after weaving or braiding, it doesn't seem long enough for a strap.

 

[Gustavo Hoefs]

Thanks every one I had an idea the art form is a bit pricey but beautiful. I ve seen it low to high and sometimes it pops up in the thrift store but not lately.