On this episode we chat about many topics but he talks about how he got started braiding, and gives many tips throughout about whipmaking, including, tips on tools he uses, the plaiting soap, the shellac, and tips for platting using the spiral method, and an exciting announcement about an upcoming video tutorial series he will be releasing soon! His many years of experience and the incredible people he has worked with really show through in this episode as we get a glimpse into the mind of one of the masters of our trade, whip making!

As mentioned on the show, you can order a whip or other braided goods from him on facebook:

Chris Barr on Facebook

Follow Chris over on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/stockwhipsbycb/

Also, we briefly meet Diana on the show and Chris is proud to point out her new tutorial series she just released on her website over at Dbbraiding.com

Also, you can follow Diana on IG at https://www.instagram.com/dbbraiding

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We discuss a wide range of topics including his journey into whipmaking and his research and his time talking and learning from the greats of whipmaking. Including a lot of excellent history of Cecil Henderson. But also discusses talking to and learning from many other makers over the years, including people like, Joe Strain, David Morgan, Jim Hurlbut, Janine Fraser, and many others!

Discussion of the founding of WhipCon and what he sees as the future of whip cracking and whip making.

Also, he discusses making whips for famous movies such as Django: Unchained, Prince of Persia: Sands of Time, The Lone Ranger, The Rundown, and many, many others.

Also while recording the podcast Paul was tying knots on some whips. After interview he sent me the following pic of the finished whips he was working on

Below is the the episode of How its made featuring Paul Nolan video mentioned in the episode:

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On this episode of WhipChat Podcast we chat with Rich Cottrill of Mallory Whip Co.

Rich strives to create a more civilized society, one whip at at time, and explains this on the episode. He also talks about his journey getting into whips and who his mentors are and how he has learned, and is learning still how to make excellent whips.

Rich talks a his journey through life and time working with kids in a detention center and working in the ministry as a Worship Director.

We dive into some details of how some of his whips are made and how he has solved some issues with construction and grown as a whipmaker.

Its a great listen, enjoy. Please make sure you like a subscribe!

https://www.facebook.com/MaloroyWhipCo

https://www.maloroywhipco.com/

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On this episode of Whipchat we chat with Dakota Winrich of DaKitty Whips.

Dakota has been working at Renaissance Festivals around the county for 30 years, performing whip stunts and knife throwing since the age of 7.

She has been featured on the Ellen Show, America’s Funniest Home Videos, and America’s Got Talent.

She has also set two Guinness World Records.

1. The most roses cut from a person’s mouth using bolas in one minute https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/…
2. Most roses cut from a person’s mouth using bolas (boleadoras) in two minutes https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/…

Dakota started her nylon whip making business, DaKitty Whips, in 2013. Originally offering only lightweight bullwhips before moving on to specialize in the ever popular performance hybrid and of course fire whips.

Fun facts:

• -She can make a performance hybrid start to finish in less than 2 hours. (If the wax is already melted)
• She was the first person to market a budget version of a Performance Hybrid in 2017.
• She has made over 1,500 whips since starting my business.
• Her whips are being used in at least 15 Renaissance Festival shows, were featured in Cirque De Soleil’s Zumanity, and will be used in an upcoming broadway show.

Adam Winrich and Dakota Winrich put on the incredible LA WhipCon each year.

www.dakittywhips.com https://www.facebook.com/dakittywhips/https://www.instagram.com/dakittywhips/

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Blake has been making whips with a fervor and passion I’ve seldom seen. This episode is a bit of a marathon, but worth the listen as we cover the gamut of topics from his journey into whip making including his time learning from Joe Strain.

He discusses a ton of topics over the nearly 4 hour episode, but topics include:

• The future of Blake and Trinity Whip Co. and what is next for him Blakes
• Discussion of his time and experience with martial arts
• thoughts on running a whip business
• What it was like when he made 500 whips in one year!
• And his thoughts on other whipmakers use of his designs or making similar designs vs helping and sharing knowledge
  

To order a whip from blake he suggest you contact him on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/TrinityWhipCo

His website is over at:

https://www.trinitywhipco.com/

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On this episode of the WhipChat Podcast we chat with Ian Cameron, 2 time world champion whip cracker from the LA WhipCon. We discuss how he trains and deals with bears.

Cracking: https://www.facebook.com/100023146180934/videos/756593149649829/

Can Drop video: https://www.facebook.com/ian.cameron99/videos/3130758560388674

Can Cut video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/6734629503308366

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https://www.instagram.com/ind_ian_ajones/

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Blake is is an award winning leather whip maker and the guy behind the iconic whips with the snake head at the transition. Truly an incredible craftsman. Be sure to check out the audio podcast edition of this episode and listen all the way to the end for some bonus content we thought lost!

Check out Blakes amazing work here: smokymountainwhips.com

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Blake Gorey from https://smokymountainwhips.com/

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Contact X1 Whips through facebook to order you own JB signature whip!   / x1whips  

Also check out Chris’ incredible work on IG at:   / x1whips  

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Franco’s page is at: Handcrafted Whips by Franco: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?…

The Whipmakers Hook FB Group is at:   / 233520326664287  

My page, Texas Whips can be found over at:   / texasbullwhips  

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