How to Make a Bracelet From a Horse's Mane and Tail
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A horse's mane is usually shorter than its tail but still may be used to create a bracelet.Thinkstock/Comstock/Getty Images
Choose long, solidly colored strands of hair. Cut the hair strands close to the base. Shampoo all the collected hair two or three times. It is important the hair is clean. - 2
Craft thread of a contrasting color adds spark to the bracelet.Comstock Images/Comstock/Getty Images
Wait for the hair to dry completely. Measure the wrist the bracelet will wrap around. If the tail hair is long it may be cut in half and doubled to increase the thickness of the bracelet.
Line up the strands, then wrap a rubber band or braiding band around it to hold it together, about two inches from the end to allow room for wrapping. Wrap the end of the hair evenly and tightly with carpet thread, which is the strongest and heaviest hand-sewing thread. Choosing a contrasting or complementary color of thread may enhance the look of the finished bracelet. Once this is completed apply craft glue or Super Glue to the wrapping.
Remove the rubber band or braiding band once the glue has thoroughly dried. - 3
Use needle-nose or jeweler's pliers.Hemera Technologies/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images
Attach one end of the finding to the glued end by applying some glue to the inside of the finding, inserting the hair and gently closing the finding with the pliers. Cover the finding with a soft cloth before squeezing it closed to avoid scratching or marking. Squeeze gently and repeatedly as you move the pliers around the fitting to ensure it closes evenly around the hair.
Wait for the glue to dry completely. - 4
Any style of braid or twist will make a lovely bracelet.Photos.com/Photos.com/Getty Images
Attach the fitting to a solid surface or have an assistant hold it steady so you can braid the hair. Braid evenly and firmly into the required length. Be careful not to braid too tightly, as this may cause kinking. Measure around the recipient's wrist often to ensure the bracelet will be the proper length. - 5). Braid the hair slightly longer than the length needed, to allow room to wrap the end with carpet thread, just as you did on the first end. Glue the new wrapping, and allow the glue to dry thoroughly before cutting off the extra length. Apply glue and attach the second fitting the end in the same way the first was done, being careful to cover with a soft cloth before tightening to avoid scratching.
