Mohair Cinch Making - Part 1- Introduction

[@Sasspen]

I love people taking the time to share their trades. My mom asked if I could make her a cinch. Watching your videos to decide if it’s something I can do

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Sure you can. Go for it!

[@ashleemountcastle4858]

Hi I love your videos thank you for sharing the trade. I’m curious about making mohair headstalls, breast collars, and halters if they are woven the same way?

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Breast collars are woven the same way as a cinch. Just smaller in size and on an O ring. Headstalls and halters are braided, not woven. You can find directions for those in many books. Look for braiding horse gear books.

[@solveigpreuss9616]

Great videos but is there any chance you could make a video on making an english girth?

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Probably not. I just don't know enough about Enlish style to be knowledgable.

[@kristyoldacre9688]

Could you give me some guidance on how to do the bottom section of the breast collar where it attaches to the small Dee ring that attaches to the leather tug? It seems to be a different type of weave/knot.

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

The bottom section of the breast collar is often done in leather. The woven ones use the same knot at the top as done on the cinches, that is, the larks head knot. The bottom of that section is done the same as the roper cinches. So you are using a combination of the two. I don't have a video on roper cinches but you can find one at UBraidIt. Simply, the mohair cord goes over and under the bottom ring. Then you weave a few rows to hold the cord in place.

[@kristyoldacre9688]

When making breast collars, where do you get your tugs to attach to the saddle?

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

You can probably find them at a local saddle shop. Maybe a feed store? If you have a local leather crafter they can make them for you. That would be the least expensive alternative. You can also purchase them at UBraidIt.com They are under Leather Accessories - Breast Collar Tugs.

[@kristyoldacre9688]

@@carolinespurgeon6016 thank you

[@oopshorse01]

I love your videos! I really want to make a mohair breast collar, but am unsure how much mohair to purchase and the length of each side of the breast collar. Can you help me know how much?

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Each side is approx. 14" not including the hardware or 16" including the end ring. You will have about 9 warps, again depending on your hardware. Multiply the number of warps time the length and add another yard to cover the knots and that will give you the about of mohair you'll need. Keep notes so you will know how much you use for the next one!

[@oopshorse01]

@@carolinespurgeon6016 Thank you!!

[@veros_fit]

I love it! thanks for your video.. I'm going to contact the provider ;)

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Thanks! Have fun!

[@CristASMR]

To do the designs it’s the same name of cord? Mohair as well ??

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

The designs are woven in 2-ply mohair

[@chjoadchipony3987]

I'm german and i speak only a littlebit scool english. But in your videos i see what you meen. But were is part 4 and the knots in the middle with the d-ring, are the same of part 2 or are the triangle? Thank you Sylvia

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

I'm sorry, I don't understand your question. Did you watch Part 5?

[@chjoadchipony3987]

I'm sorry. I have found part 4. I have not see this. And i know now, to make the middle with the d-rings

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

@@chjoadchipony3987 Glad you found it. Happy weaving!

[@dewanztwins]

Where can I find the material to weave?

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Panhandle Leather for the hardware and 4 ply or UBraidIt has everything. Both sell online.

[@lottaallgaier3890]

Any suggestions where to buy a cinch weaving frame?

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

UBraidIt.com has frames that can be shipped. That's the usual problem - they are too big to ship. You can also check on Etsy. Also check some of the Facebook pages devoted to mohair cinch weaving.

[@equiififtynifty3413]

Where can I buy a loom and the mohair yarn 🧶? :)

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

UBraidIt.com used to have several types of looms available but last time I checked they only had one style. You might try them. You can also try Pop Wagner. UBraidIt has the mohair yarn and hardware. Hitching Post Supply also carries the yarn.

[@equiififtynifty3413]

@@carolinespurgeon6016 Awee thank you so much! It’s definitely on my wishlist to try and make

[@CristASMR]

Where can I buy a loom like that ?

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

I have friends who are making them. If you’re interested I can put you in touch with them.

[@CristASMR]

Please !! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

@@CristASMR send me your email and a phone number that they can call or text you on and I’ll have them get in touch with you. You can send it to me at [e-mail]

[@MFTgal]

How much to make, estimated for 28 inch, straight cinch?

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Roughly estimated - 17 strands x 28" = 40'. Allow a couple extra yards for knots, etc.

[@tjwade3612]

Do you have videos for a mohair breast collar?

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Not yet but they are on my list to do. They are woven the same way as a cinch but on an o-ring and, of course, smaller!

[@kristyoldacre9688]

Would love to see the breast collar videos as well. Would also love to see videos on nosebands for halters.

[@abbyhamilton2734]

Where can I buy mohair at?

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

You can always find it at UBraidIt.com and Hitching Post Supply (online)

[@Equigenic]

Did you buy the loom or do you have instructions or measurements to build it?

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

I made my own. It is made of 1 x 2s. The sides are 4’ long. The top and bottom bars are 12” long. Legs are about 15”. The bars that hold the hooks are however long to fit inside the frame. Those need to be made of a hardwood like birch, hickory or ash so they don’t wear out. I considered selling them but too hard to ship. U Braid It has a similar one but I’d change the hooks to face outward rather than down Hope that gives you some ideas.

[@Equigenic]

@@carolinespurgeon6016 Thank you!

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

@@Equigenic See video Part 11. Specifics are on that video.

[@taylorpeer6514]

Can you recommend a good place to purchase the mohair?

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Hitching Post for the 8 ply. UBraidIt for all else. Both have web sites. Caravan fibers sells via Facebook. Anyone else have ideas?