Woven Horn Strap

Has anyone out there woven their own horn strap. I would like to make my own and I'm sure a small loom is needed but I really don’t know where to start. I’ve seen a lot of nice pre-made ones out there, but I would prefer a more subdued color. Or, is there something else out there that will give the look (other than leather, of course).

Joe, you can get "the look" by using jute webbing from an upholstery store. Just repel anyone curious enough to try to get within 20 feet of you, or you'll be found out as a farb. I have used this stuff myself, as it does look quite a bit like an old, worn, woven wool strap.
I went to the trouble to make an inkle loom, and have made some banding on it. But I figure as long as I am trying to duplicate the original article, I need to try harder and buy or build a simple heddle loom. (Inkle looms are a fairly recent invention.) Remember, you'll likely want to stick with first-choice wool or cotton or linen. Do not mess with that awful acrylic junk or you will hate yourself in the morning. Don't ask me how I know.
Now, maybe someone like the Weaving Welshman who knows what they are actually talking about will weigh in and you can forget all my hot air and really learn something.

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I had the same thoughts a while back OldJoe. Limitless possibilities for straps if you get a loom of some kind.

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How about hemp?

Learn to do Finger Weaving and you don't need a loom and is very HC/PC, if you are looking for that!

Rick

I tried hemp back in the 60's. I'd rather have a tankard of ale.

A lot of straps are woven on an Inkle loom today. Most periods straps were woven on a tape loom. both do much the same thing.Here is a photograph of my Inkle loom with a strap on it.
Woody

You have lots of option here. With all looms you can weave this weave pattern which is a open warp weave. You can do a back weave and you do not need a loom and it will give you this pattern. Finger weaving is another option.For your first strap try to use a cotton thread. It's much easier to work with.Have fun

Take Short Arm's advice, as he makes probably the best loomed straps today....better yet get one from him and you'll see for yourself!

Rick :thumbsup:

Thanks Bill and Rick ,OldJoe212 just have fun it's all good

Thanks all... At least I have a direction to head in.

Joe, I'vedone about three and haveused an inkle loombought ata localcraftstore
I admirethestrapsmade with "card weaving;g" but inspite of online instructios I am notable to do tat I f I weave a strap too long, I shorten it by dobliing up a section and hold that by a kilt pin. I endmy straps by puttingthem into a kind of leather pouch ,to which ii attach the means to attach to the hor .. lgood luck, iti s worth doing Hannk

Thanks Hank, That's kinda the same idea I had on ending mine. That way it won't unravel. I plug my horns with a threaded wooden plug. Got a 1" tap & die for wood. Walnut for the end and apple from an old tree that came down for the plug.