Yesterday’s experiments after a coat of professional dye.
I’m happy with How they turned out but I think I’d take care of any colour treatments before braiding a finished product.Also, a little close up!
Also, a little close up of a proof of concept experiment on today’s project. Turns out, it’s possible to braid around solid objects like this little ring. I’m not sure yet where this would be useful, but it’s good to know that it’s...More braids this afternoon.
This time a round plait that will be really good for jewelry and cords in coming projects. these ones were made with 1/8 and 1/16 inch veg tan strips. Shown here undyed and untreated.Fleas!
Fleas have been our battle of the week around here. We’ve tried to spray, we’ve tried the shampoo, and they never seem to die. When you’ve got a white coated beastie (like Miss Mancha) in the house, they are very obvious… It’s a little...About Jordan
Jordan is... Well, um, a lot of things. Most of them are even good.
I'm currently continually seeking a definition for myself that inspires, enlightens and enriches the lives of others. This is long-term work in progress.
Jobs I've held run from busboy to bartender, computer guy to directional driller, photographer and tour guide too.. Rarely do I ever identify myself by a job title though.
Over the past ten or fifteen years, I've traveled through some 40 countries and always relish the opportunity to do things that are out of the ordinary.
On this site, you'll find musings about photography, the oil and gas industry, travel, robotics, electronics, full time RV living, and social responsibility among other bits of my life.