Whip #58
6′ snake, hefty core made with a lot of BBs, ending in a section of ball chain, 10 plait belly with a 12 plait overlay in black, gray, and white. The knob foundation is lead sheeting and lead tape. Decided to practice a pineapple interweave on the knob knot as I hadn’t done that in quite some time. Instead of cutting of the hanging loop, I decided to make it a feature at the last minute after seeing Stormdrane’s video on Celtic Button knots. The loop is now reminiscent of a snake’s tongue. The whip itself is heavier than I've been making them recently, but it's not too heavy at all. But that extra weight gives the whip a little extra oomph so cracking is easier. I hope TJ likes it.
I haven’t made a snake in quite some time and I really like how this turned out. When I finish my current commissions and the sample whip(s) for evaluation by Rhett Kelly I’m gonna try and make me one of these.