RAWHIDE BRAIDING IS PRECISION WORK. BUT ANYONE CAN LEARN IT.

Master the craft that builds gear for working cowboys.

Learn to braid reatas, reins, bosals, and more.

From making your own rawhide to tying your first button knots.

Start from zero, build with confidence.

Taught by Scott Gore | Full-Time Braider

Masters Level Braider - International Federation of Leather Guilds

WHY THIS COURSE

You can't learn braiding if you can't see what's happening.

Most braiding courses leave you squinting at the screen, trying to figure out what the instructor's hands

are doing.

Not this one.

Every video is filmed from what Scott calls the "braider's eye view."

Close enough to see exactly what's happening in each moment.

Every detail narrated. Every step explained.

Whether you've never braided anything in your life or you're refining techniques you already know, this course walks you through it like Scott's standing right next to you in the shop.

From a raw hide, all the way to working gear.

  • Tools & How to Use Them

    What you need, how to use it, and why it matters.

  • Making Braiding Soap

    The secret to smooth, workable rawhide.

  • Braid Techniques

    4-strand, 6-strand, and 8-strand braids—building complexity step by step.

  • Button Knots

    Spanish Ring Button, Heel Knot Button, 1-string and multi-string buttons.

  • Making Rawhide from Scratch

    From rawhide to usable material—the entire process.

  • Tempering & Splitting

    How to properly temper rawhide and split it for thickness.

  • Cutting & Beveling String

    Precision cuts that make clean, strong braids.

  • Rawhide Hondas

    Build hondas from start to finish, including shaping blocks and patterns.

Why every detail matters...

Rawhide braiding is unforgiving. 

A bad cut, poor tension, or skipped step shows up in the finished piece.

That's why I film everything up close and narrate every move. 

I want you to see what I'm doing in real time, understand why I'm doing it, and know how to troubleshoot when something goes wrong.

This isn't about showing off finished work. 

It's about teaching you to build it yourself, with confidence.

— Scott Gore

This course works whether you're brand new or building on basics.

Let's Talk Tools

What you'll need to get started:

Rawhide braiding requires specific tools, but you don't need everything on day one.

Essential tools to start:

  • String cutter (or quality precut rawhide lace)

  • Splitter

  • Draw gauge

  • Digital calipers

  • Awl or fid

Good news for Doer & Dedicated students:

You'll receive a free starter kit with wooden dowels and paracord to practice with before investing in rawhide.

Plus, you'll get the complete tools and resources list with templates for honda shaping blocks and burner patterns.

Choose The Level That Fits Your Goals

Dabbler Tier

Instructional course videos

Perfect for self-starters who want the instruction without the extras.

What's Included:

  • Lifetime access to all course videos

  • Learn at your own pace, on your own timeline

What's Not Included:

  • Live Q&A sessions

  • Community access

  • Free starter kit

  • Complete resource list

  • 1-on-1 calls with Scott

Enroll - Opens April 1st

Doer Tier

Everything you need to succeed

For braiders who want the full experience—community, resources, and live support.

What's Included:

  • Lifetime access to all course videos

  • Access to BAMS Makers Facebook Group

  • FREE starter kit (wooden dowel & paracord)

  • Complete tools & supplies resource list with templates

  • 6 monthly live Q&A sessions

  • ONE 30-minute 1-on-1 call with Scott

Pay in full: $712 (save $50)

Enroll - Opens April 1st

Dedicated Tier

Personalized mentorship with Scott

For serious braiders ready to go all-in with direct feedback and guidance.

What's Included:

  • Everything in the Doer tier, PLUS:

  • SIX monthly 30-minute 1-on-1 video calls with Scott

  • Priority support and personalized feedback on your work

  • Option to purchase additional calls after 6 months

Pay in full: $1,382 (save $100)

Enroll - Opens April 1st

Bundle & Save

Intro to Rawhide Braiding + Business of Making

Learn the craft AND how to turn it into a business.

What's Included:

  • Doer-level Intro to Rawhide Braiding course

  • Complete Business of Making course

  • Both communities and all resources

  • Free starter kit

  • Combined live Q&A access

Originally $1,462 — Save $219.30

Bundle & Save - Opens April 1st

Dabbler Tier

Instructional course videos
Perfect for self-starters who want the instruction without the extras.

What's Included:

  • Lifetime access to all course videos

  • Learn at your own pace, on your own timeline

What's Not Included:

  • Live Q&A sessions

  • Community access

  • Free starter kit

  • Complete resource list

  • 1-on-1 calls with Scott

Enroll - Opens April 1st

Doer Tier

Everything you need to succeed

For braiders who want the full experience—community, resources, and live support.

What's Included:

  • Lifetime access to all course videos

  • Access to BAMS Makers Facebook Group

  • FREE starter kit (wooden dowel & paracord)

  • Complete tools & supplies resource list with templates

  • 6 monthly live Q&A sessions

  • ONE 30-minute 1-on-1 call with Scott

Enroll - Opens April 1st

Pay in full: $712 (save $50)

Dedicated Tier

Personalized mentorship with Scott

For serious braiders ready to go all-in with direct feedback and guidance.

What's Included:

  • Everything in the Doer tier, PLUS:

  • SIX monthly 30-minute 1-on-1 video calls with Scott

  • Priority support and personalized feedback on your work

  • Option to purchase additional calls after 6 months

Enroll - Opens April 1st

Pay in full: $1,382 (save $100)

Bundle & Save

Intro to Rawhide Braiding + Business of Making

Learn the craft AND how to turn it into a business.

What's Included:

  • Doer-level Intro to Rawhide Braiding course

  • Complete Business of Making course

  • Both communities and all resources

  • Free starter kit

  • Combined live Q&A access

Bundle & Save - Opens April 1st

Originally $1,462 — Save $219.30

From beginner to gear builder

Scott's students have gone from never touching rawhide to building reatas, bosals, and custom gear for working cowboys.

It starts with one braid. 

One button knot. 

One honda.

And it grows into a skillset that creates functional, beautiful pieces that last generations.

Whether you're making gear for your own horses or building a business, this course gives you the foundation to do it right.

Testimonials

Ready to start building?

Enrollment opens April 1-14, 2026.

Join the waitlist to get notified the moment registration opens.

Questions? Email us at info@beamaker.school

Ready to level up? Try hackamore braiding.

Once you've mastered the fundamentals, take on more complex projects with Scott's Hackamore Braiding course.

Explore Hackamore Braiding

Quarterly enrollment: April 1-14, 2026
Questions or gift certificates: info@beamaker.school