Wow, thank you so much for the detailed information, Alain. I am assuming that since I want a smaller wrap(I don't think I could use the side snaps of my hat if I used 6 wraps) I should make the length of my loop equal to the total thickness of the hat braid? Thanks again!

the first loop I make around the nails is temporarily tied, just to keep it in place.
Once the braiding is done, I adjust it to the desired width of the belt (or whatever).

Now, my biggest quality is being very humble and modest

Frenchy:

It is not good for you to spread it so thick and so deep because I am wearing low top slippers as I read this, and now I have to go and wash them out. <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Bountyhunter <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

ahhh... Bounty ...!! it had to be you ..... !
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Outstanding idea <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Pete