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How to make ribbon browbands

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Ive been a bit bored lately and decided to make a few of these videos. This one is the sharkstooth pattern, other patterns coming soon.

 
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PVC is what im using above, its kinda plastic-ish and its got some sort of webbing inside. I prefer it to leather, with leather theres always a chance of it staining the ribbon, and i find pvc eastier to work with also.
Have you tried any local saddlers? The ones here will make them for a decent price (pvc is always cheaper though)
Thats all i can think of sorry, i get all mine in bulk..
 
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Can you just make your own browband with leather the right width, and chicago screws?

How long is the ribbon you use?
 
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The diamond pattern is the video im making next :)
Yeah i make rosettes, usually with pleated ribbon though so i buy that pre pleated, saves time! I might make a video of how i make the rosettes after ive done the others.
I get the pvc in bulk, i have family members who make rugs/bridles etc and i get it for free. Try local saddlers though, anyone who makes pvc bridles and stuff like that. You can get them over the net as well, from Australia though so im not sure if you would want the sites?
 
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draftrider: If you do get around to making a browband with the materials you mentioned, take pictures and post it! That would very interesting.

ThatNinjaHorse: How do you make the ribbon stay when you get to the end? Glue? Fancy knot? Also, does the knot that you made at the beginning stay? And if so, does it bother the horse being right next to the skin?

(so many questions . . .)
 
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ThatNinjaHorse: How do you make the ribbon stay when you get to the end? Glue? Fancy knot? Also, does the knot that you made at the beginning stay? And if so, does it bother the horse being right next to the skin?

(so many questions . . .)
You can untie it and glue it, leave it knotted (tie the knot at the bottom of the browband when starting so the knot isnt on the horses head) or when first starting you can stitch the ribbon together, which is what i usually do.
 
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