Unusual and very attractive results can be obtained by utilizing round
gimp in making these projects. Leashes and lanyards, for instance, of
either the six- or four-strand type are very smart when made with small
round gimp. The larger cord gimp is suitable for four- or six-strand
leashes and for four-strand lanyards. Some of these possibilities are
illustrated on this page. The amount of material required is the same as
for the standard gimp projects and the method of working is identical.
It is advisable, however, to use picture wire as a core for the leashes.
When making articles of large round gimp, it will also be found more
satisfactory to use spiral braiding in place of the square braiding.
Heavy leashes for large dogs can be made of wide gimp braided over a
stout rope core.
_Braided Bracelets_
[Illustration: {Bracelets}]
These illustrated bracelets need no introduction, since they are
standard as braiding projects. They are ordinarily made with from one to
four colors, but can be made with as many as eight colors, so there is a
wide range of possibilities for bright patterns. The braid itself is an
eight strand variation of the braiding used for leashes and lanyards.