How To Braid Falconry Equipment: Button Jesses

Ever wanted to learn how to braid button jesses for falconry? In this video I’ll show you how. I have been braiding falconry equipment since 2016. When I first started learning I struggled to find falconry-specific instructions, or any instructions for that matter. So I decided to make the videos I wished I had when I began. I’ll be showing you the basics of how to braid, as well as some techniques I’ve learned through years of trial and error.
If you have any questions, drop them in the comments below and I will get back to you. If you have found these videos to be helpful, please like & subscribe.
Be sure to watch the other 3 videos in this series!
If you have found that braiding is not for you, I’d be happy to make you a custom set. Contact me @
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[@andrewmiller2052]

Thanks for making the video. The directions were super clear and easy to follow! I’ve been searching for a video like this for awhile now and am glad I found it!

[@MeganTheFalconer]

Thanks Andrew I’m glad you found them to be helpful!

[@christianmiller6515]

Thank you for you thoroughness! Don't think I've ever seen an instructional video so well done.

[@Talons_N_Tails]

I’d love to see a video on how to apply a brass collar and how to use solid buttons like the Celtic knot and Buffalo buttons you use. Phenomenal work!!

[@arinewby]

Looks like it is the same buttons as demonstrated then a coin is pressed on the epoxy before it dries.

[@RaptorsToday]

That's wonderful. Greetings from Farooq khan. Pakistan.

[@Ran-vm7fu]

Very well done. I have to echo the others here as well. Pretty much the best braiding videos I have seen. You make it so clear that I think I might actually be able to do it myself.. Cheers!

[@richardruiz3654]

Hands down the best video I have ever seen, on braiding a jess! Thank you so much

[@harlenator51]

I have been making 8 braid jesses like this for about 5 years. Using wax is a great idea that helps keep the strands in place and tight while braiding. I was initially concerned about using the super glue to finish off the end but I have never had one come apart. Thanks for putting out a great video.

[@gregoryh4601]

Megan. Forgive me on the first Video I Jump ahead! You are Truly a Fine Artist and I still working on a Sponsor for me they all want me to get License first but in my State they want a Sponsor to fill out Paperwork. Well I will be buying not making to hard for this Old Timer. lol

[@joanlawson9783]

Just amazing workmanship

[@rolfecox4548]

Excellent, perfect detail. like your videos

[@IRS908]

Bealtiful work ( lindo trabalho)

[@Aprenticefalconer]

I like that fly tying vice. I have a dynaking.

[@dimorrissey]

Thank you so much for this video! One question, where do you source your buttons? I bought some on amazon but the holes were too small to fit all the strands through so I ended up drilling them slightly bigger which probably compromises the strength of the button itself. They also seem quite heavy when doubled up.. I am having no luck finding them!

[@seeker1763]

First of all, best videos ever!!! I am wondering what the vice thing is that you are using.

[@MeganTheFalconer]

Thank you! It’s a vice used for tying flies. You can pick a cheap one up at cabela’s or sportsman’s warehouse.

[@stephenfoster5947]

amazing ty ty

[@theticcat7143]

thanks for making such an easy to follow video on this :) if your okay with sharing i was wondering where you get your buttons? and what size is best to use, Thanks :)

[@DJohnson8132004]

Love the videos, learned a lot from them. Where are you sourcing your buttons and elthe sleeves from? Ive looked all over the place.

[@paulreynolds9003]

Am watching this tutorial and still don’t have a clue how to do it. I guess I will stick to the slow lane.

[@markball9560]

Meaghan, can you show us how to do a “round” braid eight strand?

[@dougclark4561]

Megan, again great tutorial... so well done. Maybe you don't wanna quite spill all your secrets but if you are willing... what size buttons are you using and what are you using for the metal button caps?

[@SBuckStark]

Have you ever considered the use of star knots in this context?

[@Nobodyspecial5150]

I think I'm going to have to have my wife do this for me she's good at braiding hair I could never do this

[@tiffaniethayer10]

Hey there!! Thank you so much for making this video! It really helped me to start braiding myself! Where do you get your thread? What size would you recommend for a red tail?

[@tyresesp9696]

Thankyou for this!. I do have to wonder though, being that I hunt with shrikes, What material would you suggest be used for a sub 40 gram bird?

[@stephenfoster5947]

what material are the strands made of?

[@fabriziodagostini9081]

Wery well Megan, you are an Amazing woman...by an old falconer!!

[@deanfixter5264]

Hi were do you get your buttons from and what size.akso were did you get the vice from and whats its name thanks

[@nickenciso5220]

What diameter cord do you use?

[@markzair5153]

Hi, literally brilliant videos, what string do you use to make them out of and what diameter please. Can’t find any suitable but I am from the U.K.

[@MeganTheFalconer]

Hi Mark, I’m glad you like them! I actually made an entire video dedicated to the tools & materials I use to braid with. Here is a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipC5eqGcbd9jaM0 Lemme know if you have any other questions!

[@dylanupdyke2745]

I like that you tie your own flies too. I do as well. Great job! Do you sell your Jesse's?

[@MeganTheFalconer]

Hi Dylan, yes I was a tying flies long before I was braiding jesses! The vice works great for both. I do sell my equipment - here is my website: www.messingerbraidedequipment.com

[@donnacurtis1]

hi lovely video what material are you using for the braid

[@MeganTheFalconer]

Check out the video I made on tools & materials, it covers everything I use and recommend :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipC5eqGcbd9jaM0

[@esp2465]

Hi can you send me a link for braid please

[@FalconFanatic]

So do you think that the Atwood Rope stuff would be adequate for a red-tail? Specifically a big female western?

[@dougclark4561]

Short answer... Yes, more than adequate. Long answer... the tensile strength (or essentially the breaking weight) of a single strand of the Atwood 1.13mm Micro Cord is 100lbs. and this tutorial is for an 8-strand braid. I'm not an engineer so I'm really not sure about whether the combined strength of an 8-strand braid results in a true linear increase in strength (i.e. 8 strands x 100lbs. per strand = 800lbs). However, the breaking strength of an 8-strand braid it is certainly much greater than the breaking strength of a single strand. Remember, most Red-tails are trapped with a monofilament noose on a pigeon vest or BC trap and the test weight of the monofilament used to trap a RT is typically 30-40lbs breaking strength... the Atwood micro cord she recommends is 2.5-3x that strength. The reality is, the breaking weights of the other materials that she recommends are even stronger than that and as far as breaking strength are actually way way beyond what is actually necessary... but if you used less or smaller cord, a leash wouldn't have any heft or substance to it and would cut into your hand. I've even hear stories from some falconers of using their Spectra or Dyneema made leashes to help tow their car out of the mud.

[@what2watchyt]

Are any of these for sale that you have posted?

[@MeganTheFalconer]

The sets in these videos sold last year but I am available for custom orders, here is my website: www.messingerbraidedequipment.com

[@Nixiness]

What material do you recommend for the braid strands?

[@MeganTheFalconer]

I have a video that covers tools and materials, check it out here :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipC5eqGcbd9jaM0

[@Nixiness]

@@MeganTheFalconer Thank you so much. I've just made my first jesses and although the rose sinnels gave me a bit of a challenge they have turned out great thanks to your tricks with toothpicks! What braid style do you recommend for leashes?

[@that240guysx]

Do you have an esty store or anything?

[@MeganTheFalconer]

Website coming soon!

[@stanhill3980]

You don't leave the Information up long enough, you haft to double back numerous times 😢

[@stanhill3980]

Get rid of the music , I am not here for intertaimen , just info,

[@yorkshiregoshawker]

Turn the sound off idiot.