[Jewelry making - Article 00523] - Re: [Orchid] Bolo tie fabrication

[Lee Epperson]

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Marianne,

    The correct term for a bola is bola not bolo. 

    The process of making a cone tip for a bola cord can be challenging
    when doing it for the first time. 

    You might want to make a tip out of a tube the size that would fit
    on the cord. Cap the end. Drill two holes in the cap. Make two fobs
    that match the Bola. Drill holes in the top of the fobs. Form two u
    shape wires. Slip them through the holes in the fobs then slip the
    ends of the u shape wire through the holes in the caps. Bend the
    ends of the wire that are inside the caps. Epoxy the caps on to the
    bola cord. This type of design looks very high end and would
    compliment your bola. 

    note: If the bola tips are heavy they will swing back and forth on
    the chest of the bola wearer as they walk. I designed a tie tack
    through which the cords slip. The tie tack can then be tacked to the
    shirt. 

    I made several cap of different designs out of wax and cast them.
    Made rubber molds so I can produce them. 

    I can send pictures of the designs if you contact me off the list. 

    I am not making bolas now but do have some very nice 6 ply cords
    hand made by a friend. They are made with a flat section in the neck
    area. They are excellent for heavy bolas. I would be willing to send
    you a cord if you contact me off list. 

    Some bola cords are made with flat leather lacing braided over a 1/4
    cord. These cords are very thick. I feel that these cords detract
    from the bola. 

    I am not impressed with the clip designs that have been described on
    the list. You mentioned you bola is heavy. All the designs described
    will not create enough friction to prevent the bola from slowly
    sliding down the cord. It is a real pain to continually slide the
    bola up in place. 

    I used to use what was called the Bennet clip on all my bolas
    including the very expensive ones. I never had a complaint about the
    use of a commercial bola clip. The commercial clip needed some
    polishing to remove sharp edges. I also bent the lower edges outward
    so the cord would not get caught in the clip. 

    I can supply photos of any of the things I described if requested. 

Lee Epperson
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