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New to Ply-split Braiding?  See Getting Started in Ply-split Braiding.

Shopping Catalog

Notice of brief shipping delay.  We are taking a short winter break. 
Orders placed after February 5 will be filled and shipped Monday February 20.  Normal operations resume then.

Ply-split Braiding Tools and Books
      * Gripfids
      * Cordmakers  
      * Ready-made Pearl Cotton Cords
                   * Introductory Cord Collections
                   * Special Bi-Color Cord Collection for basket
      * Book: Ply-split Braiding, An Introduction by Julie Hedges
      * Book: Ply-split Braiding, Further Techniques by Julie Hedges

Customer Service First!  Let us know if you need class quantities, rush orders, international orders, or special handling. E-mail: PSB-tools @ louisefrench.com

Gripfids  for Ply-Split Braiding

Our Gripfids for ply-split braiding are handmade in Wisconsin based on our original innovative design. They have small smooth tips that split cords easily, and a burr-free plated surface that glides smoothly through the work piece. The gripper vee-groove is designed to be effective but light so that the cord is removed without extra motion or tugging. They have a small knob on the end for comfortable use. Many diameters and lengths are possible, but three sizes are available from stock. E-mail us if you need something special or quantities more than 10. 

Shipping and handling for Gripfids via First Class Mail are free (including international. See International payment and shipping policy).  Usually ships from stock.  We normally ship on Tuesday and Fridays, but we can rush orders if you e-mail us or note in "Add special instructions to the seller" box on the PayPal checkout screen. 

Questions?  E-mail us at PSB-tools @ louisefrench.com

Purchase  Gripfids

Notice of brief shipping delay.  We are taking a short winter break. 
Orders placed after February 5 will be filled and shipped Monday February 20.  

International Buyers are responsible for taxes or custom duties, if any, and assume all risks in case of lost packages. See International payment and shipping policies.

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Bradshaw Cordmaker

Bradshaw Cordmaker attached to an electric drill

Usually ships from stock.  We normally ship on Tuesday and Fridays, but can rush orders if you email us or note in "Add special instructions to the seller" box on the PayPal checkout screen.  

Price includes cordmaker head, and outend with hooks.  Electric drill and drill holder are not included.  See Making Cords with the Bradshaw Cordmaker.

Notice of brief shipping delay.  We are taking a short winter break. 
Orders placed after February 5 will be filled and shipped Monday February 20.  

International Buyers are responsible for taxes or custom duties, if any, and assume all risks in case of lost packages. See International payment and shipping policies.

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Two books by Julie Hedges  

Clear step-by-step instructions, together with excellent color illustrations, make this book a user-friendly introduction to the craft of ply-split braiding.

Detailed instructions on advanced techniques including Ply-Split Darning, Single Course Oblique Twining, Plain Oblique Twining, and Ply-Split Hexagons.

Usually ships from stock.  We normally ship on Tuesday and Fridays, but can rush orders if you email us or note in "Add special instructions to the seller" box on the PayPal checkout screen.   

Notice of brief shipping delay.  We are taking a short winter break. 
Orders placed after February 5 will be filled and shipped Monday February 20.  

International Buyers are responsible for taxes or custom duties, if any, and assume all risks in case of lost packages. See International payment and shipping policies.

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Pre-made Mercerized Cotton Cords

 For details on our ready-made cords click here

Sold in Collections only. We regret we don't have resources to offer custom cords or colors or lengths.

Two Special Bi-Color Collections

These collections are designed to match Louise’s recent magazine article in Handwoven November/December 2011, “A Tisket, a Tasket, a Ply-Split Basket”.  Details can be found here.

Notice of brief shipping delay.  We are taking a short winter break. 
Orders placed after February 5 will be filled and shipped Monday February 20.  

All Cord Collection orders are sent via First Class mail. We normally ship on Tuesday and Fridays,  but can rush orders if you email us or note in "Add special instructions to the seller" box on the PayPal checkout screen.  Limited quantities in stock so please give us some extra time for large orders. 

Sold in Collections only. We regret we don't have resources to offer custom cords or colors or lengths.

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