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Post by rockjunquie on May 24, 2017 7:37:28 GMT -5
Where I live, I haven't seen a one person with a Bolo tie. Do people still wear them out West? How thick is the cord usually? I want to make one and have a pretty good plan, but I have only ever seen a few of them. I have some 3mm braided leather, is that OK?
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Post by orrum on May 24, 2017 8:14:18 GMT -5
Yes see them a lot out here. Not a super lot but a lot.
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Post by coloradocliff on May 24, 2017 8:36:49 GMT -5
Don't see them much in Colorado except at times on older men at church. Lot less prevalent from back in the day.
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on May 24, 2017 8:39:44 GMT -5
I was wondering the same thing, and purposely payed attention to that at our clubs show this year. I think you are right about the western association, but I do associate the bola with the older generation. Say those now in the 70ish plus age range. I am nearing that and find the bola as an acceptable fashion. I actually wore one this year. Don't know if it is something that could make a comeback, or if it will go with the generation.
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Post by Fossilman on May 24, 2017 8:50:01 GMT -5
Don't see those in Oregon,but I do in Montana...
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Post by fernwood on May 24, 2017 9:32:46 GMT -5
From my Native SW connections, huge. Some are selling for over $500.00, depending on craftsman and quality. Most have braided, preferably 6-8 strand leather cords. Sterling Silver and focal cabs of about 2". Embellishments of smaller stones and castings make it more valuable. Preferred focal stones are AZ old stock, high quality Turquoise from closed mines. Embellishments of smaller stones of old stock coral, opal or Amethyst. Sterling castings of scrolls, leaves, rosettes, etc., end pieces and slider. Of course, the $500.00 are from well know Navajo and Zuni Craftsmen. Anglos doing "imitation" pieces can get about half that. Sorry, but I am Native, not Navajo or Zuni. Even my SW style work brings a fraction of the cost of those who are Navajo and Zuni. I need to specify it is SW style, not made by a navajo or Zuni Tribal member. I can list I was trained by Navajo experts. Protocol is huge for me.
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Post by Don on May 24, 2017 9:38:24 GMT -5
I don't see them worn much in Utah either. I've been asked about them only a handful of times from older dudes, but they never want to actually pay to have one made.
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Post by zarguy on May 24, 2017 9:49:31 GMT -5
I have a few Bolo-size cabs at my booth when I sell. In 5 years I've made 4 for customers. I usually glue the stone to a bolo finding after the show, insert the cord, glue on tips & mail it to the customer.
I used to use superglue & give it to the customer at the show, but I've come to distrust superglue for jewelry. Put it in your dashboard on a sunny day for a few hours & the glue releases. Lynn
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Post by rockjunquie on May 26, 2017 8:24:31 GMT -5
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on May 27, 2017 16:59:17 GMT -5
Just came across this. A bit of history.
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Post by rockjunquie on May 28, 2017 11:50:56 GMT -5
Just came across this. A bit of history. According the bola society it is bolA not bolO. Interesting.
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Post by gemfeller on May 28, 2017 12:40:07 GMT -5
Just came across this. A bit of history. According the bola society it is bolA not bolO. Interesting. A bolo is a knife. Bolas are the throwing ropes used by gauchos in Argentina that the ties are named after.
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geodes4u
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Post by geodes4u on May 28, 2017 13:08:28 GMT -5
Correct gemfeller. I think as a society we call them both. It may even be by region of the country.
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