Finger Weaving

Weaving a strap for a leather bag I plan on making. Finger weaving like this was common among native American artisans. Some of the techniques probably pre date European contact but the fur trade brought better materials to work with. Sashes and straps woven like this would have been common as part of 18th and 19th century native and pioneer equipment. I am always working on building something and try to average a YouTube video once a week. Most often leather work, but I have also posted videos on black smithing, knife making, casting, and even how I make soap. Be sure to Subscribe if you are interested in any of these topics, or just making things in general. Here is an Amazon Affiliate link to the book I originally learned this from. https://amzn.to/3ynOUPC Useful leather work tools and supplies (Amazon affiliate links) Perma-lok needle for braiding and lacing: https://amzn.to/3q2Lfgi I also use a lacing fid: https://amzn.to/39fK9XU The tool I use to cut lace: https://amzn.to/35sWQxc Hand stitching needles I use: https://amzn.to/39ivStf A nice set of pricking irons for punching stitching holes: https://amzn.to/35snEhj Edge beveler: https://amzn.to/3bliXtr Gum tragacanth to burnish edges: https://amzn.to/39a62ri Round knife I used before I made my own: https://amzn.to/39iw7o9 Wing divider: https://amzn.to/3nt77jd Rawhide mallet: https://amzn.to/2MSCkjr Strap cutter: https://amzn.to/3q6aluU Barge contact cement: https://amzn.to/35Hylgb A more respiratory friendly glue: https://amzn.to/3bpsJuv Basting tape: https://amzn.to/39kVFRw Books and patterns I use (Amazon Affiliate links) How to make holsters by Al Stohlman https://amzn.to/3putSFr Holster and gunbelt patterns https://amzn.to/3ovqj0m Pancake holster pattern by Slickbald https://amzn.to/3ouWA7B Leather braiding by Bruce Grant https://amzn.to/3oxGU4l