Ranch-Ready (level 1): Learn the 17-Strand Cinch Online

Step-by-step training for aspiring tack makers who want to start strong, the cowboy way.

Start here-Welcome & How to Set yourself up for quality making

Here are you support videos to help refresh your memory after you've taken the class!

Step 1: stringing buckles

WORK BOOK-LEVEL 1: 17 STRAND CINCH

INTRO-A Word to the Wise...

PART 1 STRINGING THE BUCKLES

PART 2 MAINTAINING TENSION WHILE STRINGING

PART 3 NUMBER OF LHK

Tying Half Hitches, Start to Finish

INTRO-Half Hitches

PART 1 BEGINNING HALF-HITCHES

PART 4 FINISHING THE ENDS

STEPS 2 & 3-WORKING THE HALF HITCH, AND THE BACKTRACK

Start to finish

INTRO-Center rings & Weave Technique

PART 1 STARTING CENTER DIAMOND & CENTER Ds

PART 2 FINISHING HALF DIAMONDS

Use half diamonds to finish off detail work on each end of your cinch

INTRO-End Half Diamonds or Bars

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