THE FILLER AND BELLY PLAIT Fig. 13. The filler plait are cut from one kangaroo. The method the kangaroo hide further on.
and the belly single strip of of cutting out is illustrated
Fig. 14. The kangaroo hide is now tied to the core. The loop at the top will be part of the keeper of the whip.
Figs 17-20. A four plait is now worked over the filler.
Fig. 15. Professional whipmakers often omit this step and simply fold the filler around the core as they are doing the plaiting. Beginners will find it more convenient to use a scrap of cotton to tie the filler up before beginning to olait.
Fig.16. With the filler in place around the belly plaiting can now begin.
Fig.21. When all the strands have been used up the ends are tapered and thinned down if necessary, and then tied down with a scrap of thread. Make sure to get a smooth line when doing this, abrupt changes in outline will show up on the finished whip. 149