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Bradshaw 4-Hook Cordmaker

The premier 4-hook Cord Maker for Ply-Split Braiding that easily twists cords from yarn or ribbon.

An electric drill and drill holder are not included.Bradshaw Cord Twister

Bradshaw 4-hook Cordmaker
Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

 

Out of stock

 

 

Alternate cordmakers 
While the Bradshaw cordmakers are out of stock, you may want to consider the cordmaker from

Diana de Visser.  Etsy Shop Yarnebee
or email Dianahdevisser@gmail.com

Barry Brown (Knotty Bear) makes some good cordmakers in the UK.

A hand-cranked cordmaker is available from Creative Handicraft

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Ready-Made Mercerized Cotton Cords

Each cord is 4-ply, Z-twisted, about 136 inches long, and about 3 mm (1/8 inch) diameter. This size is well suited to our medium-sized (4.5 mm) gripfid.

We offer 11 colors.  $3.50 each

Cord Cords

Black

 

 

Daffodil

 

Deep Turquoise

 

Lipstick

 

Periwinkle

 

Pistachio

 

Purple Passion

 

Quarry

 

Royal

 

Scarab

 

White

 
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Gripfids:  The fundmental tools for Ply-Split Braiding.Gripfid Set

Set of Three Gripfids. One each of Small, Medium, and Large Gripfids.
$30

 

Small 3.75 mm Gripfid. Compare to #5 knitting needle.
$11

 

Medium 4.5 mm Gripfid. Compare diameter to #7 knitting needle. This size is perfect for our pre-made cords.
$11

 

Large 6.5 mm Gripfid.  Compare diameter to #10.5 knitting needle.
$11

 

 
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Books: Ply-Split Braiding

By Julies Hedges

Julie Hedges is a renowned expert on Ply-Split Braiding.  From her home in England she has travelled to Northwest India to study the origins of this art.. We strongly recommend that everyone interested in ply-split braiding use her introductory book as a guide to the fundamentals and a source of ply-splitting patterns.

These books are highly illustrated with color photographs.

Ply-Split Braiding, An introduction to designs in single course twining; including methods for Waves, Zigzags, Basket Weave Designs and Cordmaking. $32

Ply-split Braiding An Introduction

Ply-Split Braiding, Further Techniques

Detailed instructions on advanced techniques including Ply-Split Darning, Single Course Oblique Twining, Plain Oblique Twining, and Ply-Split Hexagons.  $42

Ply-split Braiding Further Techniques

Ply-Splitting in 3 Dimensions

An Introduction to making vessels and Sculptural Forms $42

ply Split Braiding in Three Dimensions

Ply-Split Braided Jewellery

The emphasis of this briefer book is jewelry: neckpieces, bracelets, and earrings.  Please note that it is helpful to have one of her earlier books to fully understand the notations used in this book.  $19

Ply Split Braiding Jewelry
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