Hemp Dog Collars

luck · 09-11-2007, 04:42 PM

I've always liked making bracelets and necklaces out of hemp, and last night my boyfriend showed me a picture of a dog with a hemp collar. I don't know how I'd never thought of this before

So nonetheless, I made a trip to a craft store today and bought some thicker hemp cord and some beads to start making collars for Lucky. So far I've made two and Lucky seems very pleased with them

Here's some pics (let me know what you think!):

SpringerLover · 09-11-2007, 05:37 PM

They look cool, but how do you attach it?

luck · 09-11-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SpringerLover

They look cool, but how do you attach it?

I made a small loop on one end, and then connected a small clasp to the other end.

Ritz459 · 09-11-2007, 06:13 PM

That's really neat!

Lucky looks absolutely stunning in them.

DogLover8 · 09-11-2007, 06:58 PM

Lucky looks great with the collar!

***Rivsky*** · 09-12-2007, 02:51 AM

They look awesome!

***Swiftwind*** · 09-12-2007, 04:42 AM

Oh wow! They are both SO pretty!!

You're very talented.

calgal · 09-12-2007, 09:45 AM

They are cute, but not one that you could attach the leash too I doubt unless it was a lot wider. These also don't work on dogs with longer hair because it causes pulling and matting.

luck · 09-12-2007, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calgal

They are cute, but not one that you could attach the leash too I doubt unless it was a lot wider.

True, I made them specifically for decor/style.

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These also don't work on dogs with longer hair because it causes pulling and matting.

Actually, these hemp collars cause no pulling of the dogs hair at all. Hemp is actually very soft, and with the way I make them, it's quite impossible for the dog's hair to be pulled.
And as far as matting of the dog's hair goes, they will cause just the same amount of "matting" as almost any other dog collar would. Probably less since they are so lightweight.

Jamila · 09-13-2007, 11:36 PM

They are very nicely made. I like them a lot.

***Swiftwind*** · 09-14-2007, 02:35 AM

I think you should start selling these collars. I'm sure there would be a lot of people interested in purchasing one (or more!).

luck · 09-14-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Swiftwind

I think you should start selling these collars. I'm sure there would be a lot of people interested in purchasing one (or more!).

That has crossed my mind

After I make some more I might see if anyone would be interested in them at the animal hospital where I work.

And if anyone on GP would like one, just send me a pm

09-11-2007, 04:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
luck Future Veterinarian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 69 Rep Power: 30	Hemp Dog Collars I've always liked making bracelets and necklaces out of hemp, and last night my boyfriend showed me a picture of a dog with a hemp collar. I don't know how I'd never thought of this before So nonetheless, I made a trip to a craft store today and bought some thicker hemp cord and some beads to start making collars for Lucky. So far I've made two and Lucky seems very pleased with them Here's some pics (let me know what you think!):
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SpringerLover Rascal Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 466 Rep Power: 55	They look cool, but how do you attach it?
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09-11-2007, 06:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ritz459 "Nothing is ever easy" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,898 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 240	That's really neat! Lucky looks absolutely stunning in them.
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DogLover8 Collie owner Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 3,143 Rep Power: 114	Lucky looks great with the collar!
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09-12-2007, 02:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
*Rivsky* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Australia Posts: 3,869 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 145	They look awesome!
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09-12-2007, 04:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
*Swiftwind* Believe in Yourself Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 5,967 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 212	Oh wow! They are both SO pretty!! You're very talented.
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09-12-2007, 09:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,882 Rep Power: 234	They are cute, but not one that you could attach the leash too I doubt unless it was a lot wider. These also don't work on dogs with longer hair because it causes pulling and matting.

09-13-2007, 11:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jamila Miss Fallon Dallon Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 2,847 Blog Entries: 5 Rep Power: 133	They are very nicely made. I like them a lot.
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09-14-2007, 02:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
*Swiftwind* Believe in Yourself Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 5,967 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 212	I think you should start selling these collars. I'm sure there would be a lot of people interested in purchasing one (or more!).
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