Articles by Giovanni Celeste

FANTASY PATTERNS ALTER WHIP DYNAMICS?
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FANTASY PATTERNS ALTER WHIP DYNAMICS?

The execution on the whip of different intricate ‘Fantasy Patterns‘ in order to give a different aesthetic note and show off one’s virtuosity is always a hotly debated topic. I personally consider that the use of certain ‘Fantasy Patterns’ applied beyond the handle area of the whip can influence...

INDIANA JONES WHIP, WHICH COLOUR?
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INDIANA JONES WHIP, WHICH COLOUR?

We have seen it in natural tan colour, saddle, burnished and even dark brown tending almost to black. Is there an official colour? On the occasion of the 30 June 2023 release date of the fifth saga of our favourite Archaeologist, I will take the opportunity to shed some...

The Lord of The Whip: Mr. david w. morgan
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The Lord of The Whip: Mr. david w. morgan

For many Indiana Jones is the archeologist with the hat and the whip, for us whipmaker and for all the enthusiasts keen of whips Indiana Jones is the archeologist with the hat and the David Morgan series 455.. Many tried, many have been trying but no one  will be...

Making Braiding Soap
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Making Braiding Soap

Braiding soap – or any other kind of grease useful for this purpose- is a basic and necessary part of leather whipmaking to have a good and tight work. It can also be used for braiding leather items or to maintain any other leather products. These are its main...

Make nylon whip crackers with a twister machine)#2/2
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Make nylon whip crackers with a twister machine)#2/2

In this #2/2 video I’ll show a easy way to make your nylon whip cracker using simply a Twister Machine. You’ll need three simple thinks: A Twister machine A twisted nylon reel A hook See You Soon Giovanni Celeste

Making a nylon whip cracker with a Bic Pen #1
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Making a nylon whip cracker with a Bic Pen #1

In this #1/2 video I’ll show you a easy way to make your whip cracker using simply a Bic pen! You’ll need three simple thinks: A Bic pen A hook A twisted nylon reel See You soon Giovanni Celeste

The father and king of whipmakng tutorial: MR. BERNIE WOJCICKI
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The father and king of whipmakng tutorial: MR. BERNIE WOJCICKI

On the occasion of the anniversary of the disappearance of the great Tasmanian Whipmaker BERNIE WOJCICKI, which took place on 23 March 2016, I have the pleasure of celebrating him not only his immense mastery in the art of whipmaking but above all his great generosity and humanity. Thanks...

How to ship properly a whip: 7 things to do and not to do
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How to ship properly a whip: 7 things to do and not to do

Never squeeze and compress a leather or nylon/ paracord whip in a narrow box otherwise it will turn out damaged. Even if whips are flexible you can’t roll them up as a rope to pack them! Whenever you ship something is fundamental take care of it in order to...

HOW TO MEASURE BULLWHIP AND PART OF A BULLWHIP
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HOW TO MEASURE BULLWHIP AND PART OF A BULLWHIP

Different style of whips are meausured in different ways. In this first YouTube video we start from the basis: We’ll talk about How to meausure the Bullwhip and Parts of Bullwhip. For this video i’ll use my trusty 10ft David Morgan ’88. The Red line is the part commonly...

WHY DO I HAVE TO CHOOSE A KANGAROO LEATHER WHIP?
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WHY DO I HAVE TO CHOOSE A KANGAROO LEATHER WHIP?

Is it better a Kangaroo leather whip or cow hide one? Undoubtedly Kangaroo leather is better. Kangaroo leather braided whips have better performances vs cow hide whips. This is due to kangaroo leather characteristics: it is strong, tensile, flexible and abrasion resistant. Due to these features kangaroo leather is...