#cordage — Public Fediverse posts

Harvested daylily foliage. Drying them underneath our deck. I'm going to be using them to make natural cordage, in Autumn & Winter months. I'll be harvesting more foliage, for natural cordage & weaving practice 💚✌️

#cordage #leaves #ZeroWaste #Wildcrafting #NatureCrafting #MakeYourOwnRope #foliage #SolarPunk #SelfSufficiency

A friend sent me a link to this video after we discussed making cordage over dinner the other day. (What else would one talk about while having dinner?!)

Traditional #Hemp #RopeMaking: Ancient Fiber Craftsmanship

""Twisting history into strength—witness the transformation of raw fibers into durable cords through timeless techniques."

"This process showcases traditional rope making methods still practiced by master craftsmen:

- Fiber Preparation - Retting and beating hemp stalks
- Hand Spinning - Creating yarn with thigh-rolling technique
- Strand Twisting - Three-ply reverse winding
- Laying Operation - Using a walking wheel
- Finishing - Beeswax coating for weatherproofing

Material Specifications:
✔ Fiber Type: Cannabis sativa hemp
✔ Stalk Length: 2-3 meters
✔ Yarn Diameter: 3-5mm
✔ Rope Diameter: 12-15mm
✔ Tensile Strength: 500kg

Tool Inventory:
- Hand carders
- Spinning hooks
- Wooden tension frame
- Pitch-coated gloves
- Hemp brake tool

Key Process Metrics:
▶ Fiber soaking: 7-10 days
▶ Daily output: 15 meters
▶ Twist rate: 8 turns per foot
▶ Drying time: 3 sunny days
▶ Shelf life: 20+ years

Structural Advantages:
- Natural mold resistance
- UV degradation protection
- Progressive failure warning
- Knot-holding capability
- Marine environment suitability

"This living heritage represents sustainable material science perfected over millennia of human ingenuity."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlJEEybSinI

#SolarPunkSunday #Hemp #SustainableFibers #Cordage #Ropemaking #TraditionalArts

Turning invasive nut sedges into fibers for #weaving and #cordage mostly because my mower is broken and I can't mow them down. 😭 Lemons=Lemonade or whatever. The #fiber is lovely and strong, ngl.

Dabbling in #cordage
Commonly used cordyline (ti leaf) and trying out some false cardamom leaves. False cardamom is in the ginger family. I have lots of different kinds of ginger, so if this dries nicely and is strong enough for crafts or even gentle use, it will be great! #crafting #plants #fiber #feral #today #primitiveskills #weaving

Here's a couple of weeks of idle hand-twisted cordage. Two-ply twist using Aotearoa New Zealand flax¹.

Axe for scale.

#fibre #NeolithicTech #cordage

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¹ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phormium

One project partially completed. The handles and ribs are wisteria; the cordage is a mixture of day lily, gladiolus, and yellow flag iris leaves. The yarn is some wool/alpaca blend that I spun and dyed with sandalwood.

#FiberArts #basket #cordage

Day 5 and May.

Tried my hand at making cordage out of stinging nettles. Worked quite well and had enough to make a band for my hat.

Also started making squares for yet another blanket. I always start with the intention of it being a super king sized one, but it quickly shrinks to double, then single, then small lap blanket!

#cordage #craft #crafts #crochet #MyCreativeYear

#dandelion #stalks & #iris #leaves harvested to dry process & use for #natural #weaving & #cordage making projects 😊

#NaturalFibers #WeavingMaterials #GardenersOfMastodon #SDFgardeners #simplicity #nature #Saanich #VictoriaBC #yyj #vanisle #VancouverIsland #PNW #PacificNorthwest #zone8 #plants #botanical #Gardening #WorldInMyEyes #weavers #FreeMaterials #NatureCrafts

Getting in just under the line (in my time zone) for #ArtJanuaryCalendar, day 1 (Happy New Year!)

These are some samples of cordage made from foraged plant materials. Honestly I forget what plants they are — I think the left and upper right might be dandelion stems, and the lower right might be Lomandra (a common Australian native grass that’s endemic to our region.)

#cordage #basketry #UsefulPlants #NativePlants #MastoArt #MastoCraft #TextileArt #dandelion #lomandra #permaculture #Ballarat

If anyone else in the fediverse is into #BasketWeaving, #cordage, #BowDrills, and similar #Neolithic technology, come say hi?

Okay, as I participate in the 2022 #twittermigration I offer this #introduction to Wyndi: #agriculture #farmer #teacher #tutor #editor #accessibility #transcriptionist #BZA #zoning #hamradio #garden #knit #crossstitch #embroidery #sewing #maker #cordage #reenactor #restoration #antiquetractors #religion #tarot #wildcrafting #foraging #herbs #hedgebothering
So, in case this list didn’t make it clear, I am #ActuallyAutistic and one of the #neurodivergent #AutismAcceptance types.