Raising Turks head knots, Tie bigger knots or wrap handles, with just a few steps to remember

Trying to memorize every step of tying complex Turks head knots is daunting and also completely unnecessary. In this video I talk about how to turn a 2 bight knot into much more complex knots by just following a couple of rules to raise the knot.

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Useful leather work tools and supplies (Amazon affiliate links)
Perma-lok needle for braiding and lacing: https://amzn.to/3q2Lfgi
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The tool I use to cut lace: https://amzn.to/35sWQxc
Hand stitching needles I use: https://amzn.to/39ivStf
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Gum tragacanth to burnish edges: https://amzn.to/39a62ri
Round knife I used before I made my own: https://amzn.to/39iw7o9
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Rawhide mallet: https://amzn.to/2MSCkjr
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Barge contact cement: https://amzn.to/35Hylgb
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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
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