how do you do a turkish knot?

[sgmtino]

anyone have a tutorial on this

 

[Sam Salvati]

Well, firstly you have to both be flexible or you will pull a muscle.......


Oh THAT turkish knot....

 

[hammerman]

google 'Turks Head Knot', there's a ton of stuff on the net

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

http://www.animatedknots.com/

This is one of the easiest to follow tutorials. Click decorative and then turk's head.
Stacy

 

[Doc Shipley]

One of the most well-thumbed books on my shelf is "The Ashley Book Of Knots". I strongly suggest that any craftsman should own a copy.

ISBN-13: 978-0385040259


Doc

 

[Ed Fowler]

"The Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding" by Grant - has been my companion for many years.

 

[wordsmith]

Stacy, that site is awesome! Thanks for the resource.

 

[Will Leavitt]

Mr. Fowler, I use the same book, it's timeless.

One suggestion, make a "fid" it's basically a dull, polished awl used to help move the material around. You'd be very surprised how much this simple tool will help.

 

[Ed Fowler]

Please call me Ed.
Also the round stick with four sides numbered is a treasure! I made mine in 1956 and still use it. I have also made many fids and ground on may needle nose pliers and they are my cherished possessions.

I was in a wreck which resulted in 7 ruptured discs. One year of braiding taught my mind to communicate to my hands. (some will understand what I say) for those who don't I sincerely hope you never have to understand.

 

[724wd]

for turks heads and more, also check out http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/

 

[Leu Custom]

This is where i learned. About as easy as it gets

http://www.troop54.com/knots/TurksHeadKnot/TurksHeadKnot.htm