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==Obtaining source material==
==Obtaining source material==
A variety of plants can be used, as well as tree bark (more specifically the cambium layer within it).  Depending on the plant, different techniques are used to obtain the fibres to make the rope. See [http://www.ssrsi.org/sr2/Indust/ropenet.htm SSRI], [http://survivalblog.se/2006/11/making-traditional-cordage-in.html Survivalblog], [http://www.primitiveways.com/cordage_in_North_America.html PrimitiveWays] ,... for a list of plants that can be used and the way to obtain the fibres. Sometimes, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retting retting] is necessairy
A variety of plants can be used, as well as tree bark (more specifically the cambium layer within it).  Depending on the plant, different techniques are used to obtain the fibres to make the rope. See [http://www.ssrsi.org/sr2/Indust/ropenet.htm SSRI], [http://survivalblog.se/2006/11/making-traditional-cordage-in.html Survivalblog], [http://www.primitiveways.com/cordage_in_North_America.html PrimitiveWays] ,... for a list of plants that can be used and the way to obtain the fibres. Sometimes, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retting retting] is necessary


==Procedure==
==Procedure==

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This article details the making of traditional cordage/rope. Although commonly made from synthetic materials or specific plants such as manila hemp, hemp, linen, cotton, coir, jute, and sisal, it is possible to make cordage from a variety of plants. Self-made cordage is useful for low important tasks/tasks that require little tensile strength (ie espaliering, bowstrings, fishing lines, trap triggers, snares, lashings, ...) The techniques described herein require no special tool (ie ring spinning frame, ...).

Obtaining source material

A variety of plants can be used, as well as tree bark (more specifically the cambium layer within it). Depending on the plant, different techniques are used to obtain the fibres to make the rope. See SSRI, Survivalblog, PrimitiveWays ,... for a list of plants that can be used and the way to obtain the fibres. Sometimes, retting is necessary

Procedure

Method 1: simple wrap

Images: see http://www.wildwoodsurvival.com/survival/cordage/men79/index.html The first method discussed creates a wrap that is relatively fast to execute yet is less strong than the reverse wrap. To create it, hold onto the ends of the fibers and roll the whole bundle against your pants leg in one direction. By making repeated strokes along the entire length, you should be able to twist the fibers into a strand of makeshift cordage that's many times the strength of the original strands of material. Then, to secure the twist, take the middle of the strand in your teeth (make sure, of course, that it's from a nonpoisonous plant!) and bring the two ends together. When you let go with your teeth, the doubled cord will twist around itself naturally.[1][2]

Method 2: reverse wrap

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1: A strand of fiber is rolled on the pants until the rope kinks </ br> 2: The kink is taken with thumb and index finger (left hand) and is allowed to roll back on itself naturally (ends are released)</ br> *3: The rope is then wrapped around itself in counter-clockwise direction (towards the person). One strand is longer (LS; long strand), another is shorter (SS; short strand); after this an endknot is made or a new strand is inserted </ br> *4: For inserting a new strand (NS, the strand is rolled together with the end of the old strand (OS). Friction holds both strands together. It is rolled until the strand kinks.</ br> *5: When kinked (kink marked with red K), the rope is against taken with thumb and index finger (right hand) and is then released and allowed to roll back on itself. The process of adding strands and rolling them on is repeated until enough cord is made. After this, the rope is finished with an endknot. </ br> [3]

This second method allows for a much stronger wrap. To create it, start by twisting the fiber bundle in the middle until it kinks . . . then hold the kink between the thumb and index finger of one hand. With the fingers of the second hand, twist the bottom strand toward you and wrap it once around the other. Now, hold this wrap with the first hand and twist the new bottom strand toward you and wrap it around the other. Repeat the process along the entire length of your cord. If you need only a short section, tie a knot at the end of the double-wrapped piece and use it as is.

See also

  • Animal sinew; a cord that is twice as strong as vegetable cord, yet which requires the presence of a (dead)

References

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