The Braiding Color Simulator - Visualize Before Ordering
Ordering a custom handmade whip is a project full of excitement and anticipation. But between the multitude of available colors, the patterns, facing or alternating strands... the choices can quickly become overwhelming. To make this step as enjoyable as possible, we built a free, interactive tool: the Braiding Color Simulator.
In just a few clicks, you can visualize the look of your braiding in real time — front view and side view — before placing your order.
How does the simulator work?
The simulator is organized into several tabs, each controlling a specific aspect of your braiding:
🧵 Threads — Your starting point
Set the number of braiding strands (from 6 to 10). For a classic 3-layer whip, 8 threads is the recommended configuration — our standard for a smooth, well-balanced texture. Beyond 8, the result becomes less regular and strands may overlap.
🎨 Colors — Your palette, your way
This is where the magic happens. Choose the color order, select your thread type (paracord or faux leather), and configure your fall if you want one. Enable facing colors for a symmetrical braid, or define separate colors for the left and right sides — opening up much richer compositional possibilities.
🌀 Pattern — Refine your composition
The Pattern tab gives you a clear overview of all the distinct colors in your braiding. Click on any of them to instantly change every strand of that color — perfect for quickly testing variations or adjusting a shade without reconfiguring everything from scratch.
📁 Templates — Save your creations
Love what you've created? Save your configuration on your device to find it again later. The Templates tab also gives you access to default configurations from Eon's Whips — a great starting point when you're looking for inspiration.
Share and save your simulation
Once you've imagined your braiding, two options await: share your simulation via a unique link — great for getting feedback or sending your project directly to us — or save it as a PNG to keep a visual record of your idea.
These two features turn the simulator into a genuine communication tool between you and us: no need to describe your colors in words — the visual does the talking for you.
No idea where to start? Try the examples
The simulator includes a gallery of braiding examples, organized by category:
Every example can be customized in one click — a simple way to start from a base and make it truly your own.
A tool born from our own practice
At Eon's Whips, customization isn't a bonus — it's the foundation of what we do. Every whip we make is conceived for its future owner: their colors, their vision, their use.
But we know that choosing colors is often the trickiest part of any order. Should you combine burgundy with black? Sky blue with ivory? Will that three-tone palette get too busy? The simulator was born from these very real questions: see it to decide, with no risk of regret.
We built it staying close to the reality of the workshop: front view, side view, the fall, strand drop levels... Every parameter reflects something we actually do by hand when making a whip. What you see in the simulator is exactly what we build in the workshop.
Over to you
The simulator is available for free, with no sign-up required, directly on our site. Whether you have a clear idea in mind or you're starting from scratch, it's the ideal place to begin your project.
Ready to create? Open the braiding color simulator — and if you have a question or want to walk through your project with us, don't hesitate to get in touch.