plaiting thread

[princesaysneigh]

Do you have to use special plaiting thread to do your horse's mane? Or does ordinary thread work just as well?

[Daffy Dilly]

Use plaiting thread because it's thicker. Normal thread couldn't stand up to the use, although button hole twist is effectively the same as plaiting thread and is what I use for mending rugs. ;)

[princesaysneigh]

Could you use thick embroidery-type thread instead? I have a show this weekend and don't think I can get to a tack shop in time :( but I'll definitely get some for future shows.

[Daffy Dilly]

You could try but I don't think it would be the right sort of thing. Have a little practise tonight ;)