Good Evening. Hey this is a great option for my baskets - if I do want them to have flexible handles. Gorgeous. Many thanks form Austria. PS. I am not doing with fibre at the moment, but I am preparing 5kg of fruits of the oak tree. I will do traditional european coffee, plantbased bolognese sauce, bread and of course, chocolate spread. So yes my hands are also having some muscle pain from peeling and grinding by hand in the hand-grinder.
@@BibleAndTheBeats Wow what a question! Firstly, no idea as I’d never made a shelter with cordage, but my guess it it would depend on what the fibre is and whether it had been treated (I’m thinking of things like ship rope that’s been treated can last a long time) Secondly, why would you want to make a shelter from cordage!? That would take AGES!! 😂
It's my first video in this series -- Do you cover what kinds are said good for what tasks? Like this waxy cord versus the plantain? I just thought now for e.g. anything that might be touching someone's skin would best be dandelion! But I imagine this knowledge is out there already
@@yvonnemariane2265 Overall other than the brief ‘evaluation’ that I aim to give at the end of each video I don’t go into lots of detail into what exactly each cordage could be used for, mainly because I’m a beginner and still learning myself! I plan to delve into many other videos where I’ll use cordages in different ways, like handle wraps, baskets, clothing and general bushcraft and it’ll be nice not to just use the same thing all the time, which will s why I started this series, to help find out what’s out there other than the obvious fibres like nettle! In regards to fibre touching skin and any allergies I really can’t say as I don’t have the knowledge to be certain. I try to cover (if I find it during my initial research) any possible issues with the touch plant, such as not eating the white liquid within dandelions because it can cause diarrhoea, but definitely you’re right to go and do more research yourself!! Thank you for the comment, I hope you like the other videos!
wonderful video, hope you do get your own studio shop close to nature, I collect all sorts of natural materials, so my shop looks similar, with piles of fruit tree wood, and plant stems, beaver cotton wood, vines, and then lots of dry herbs, but I mainly make stick sculptures.
@@trentnicolajsen3731 Thank you! I bet that looks beautiful, I do love collecting and creating that style of semi natural space. Do you have any photos of your sculptures online? I’ve only attempted a couple of sculpture pieces so far but mostly using willow. You might like the willow sculpture video I’ve made alongside a couple of the ‘sculptural’ baskets!
@@niuthon After researching Etsy it didn’t seem like a good place for new creators, so I was thinking just through Patreon (which I haven’t set up yet 😁)
It’s too bad you have to let them go to seed. I’m looking for ways to craft with harvested non-natives to motivate people to remove them. Blackberry is another good one for making cordage.
@@hotice8885 That would be a good experiment! As far as I’m aware it depends on the thickness of the fibre, for example I’ve been told a willow basket should be “left out in the rain” one day a year. For thin fibres like dandelion I would expect little to nothing, but I may be wrong! Have a go and let me know!! 👍
Hi, new to your channel. i like it so far. I was wondering if you could add a test of the strength of each of the cordages you make. For example you could try each one in a bow drill to make fire by friction. if you know haw too. Alternatively, or as well as, you could hang a weights on each one until the brake, or until they can take a substantial load for example something like a 20kg plait. this would be very interesting too me. but whatever the case, thank you for your efforts! looking forward too seeing more.
@@jackm2293 You’re not the first (or even the 20th) to ask for this 😂 It’s definitely coming, next year when I can make a whole load of varied corsages and test a whole load in one video, probably as you mentioned with weights. However also doing a “day to day” use video with each one could also be helpful, putting them through various other tests! I’ll add that idea to the list! Thanks for the comment, I hope you like the other videos! You may be interested in the doc ULTIMATE bushcraft bag that I made with Journeyman Handcrafts 👍
To make this type of cordage, I use a hook and stick, cording it just "in the air" like you, must be very difficult. Just grab a random branch of a right lenght and a nail and you are ready to go. Place the stick in between your knees, use the nail as o hook...
@@kristinafabianova7139 Yeah that’s a good method, I do that sometimes but on this setup in front of the camera I didn’t have a good stable hook (and I was to lazy to find one 😁) I’ve been looking into other videos for quicker ways for making the 2 ply cordage. The fiberschool channel has some good videos using his leg of different types of ‘air’ cording. What’s your preferred fibre for cordage?
Cheers! Of all the chuffing things to be popular (and all the time I put into other videos) it was a fairly simple one about dandelion cordage that seems to have bumped things up!!?? 😂🤦♂
This turned out lovely! It reminds me of what I've seen done with lavender. I think it would be cool as an accent on anything that isn't handled particulary often as I'd be worried about the seed heads being bumped and falling apart. I have heard that a diluted glycerin mix can help keep them together/pliable, but at the risk of it being forever sticky if the mixture is off.
@@annikahstebben4425 Absolutely, I think lavender would work really well, especially on something like you said that’s not handled much like a wreath, as it’ll smell nice too!
What would you use grass cordage for? In todays video release I talk about cordage made from grass, which I think is one of the prettiest cordages made so far, but I’m not sure which project to try it out on first, what do you think?
@@vvv9224 Well it’s now been a good few months and it’s still pretty pliable! I think the ‘waxiness’ within the fibre means it’s seems to stand up pretty well after totally drying out!
@@sylviabeichert943 Did I do yoga!? 😁 If so I can’t say it’s be any good 😂 Thanks for for the comment, it’s definitely not something I always get to do but if a natural craft project can include a bit of all of those it can make it a fuller experience certainly!
i like these videos thanks! if possible you should do strength tests and share useful applications for each type, im sure some lend themselves to different uses more than others etc
@@djdnauk1977 No worries, glad you enjoyed it! A strength test is definitely coming, probably next year at some point when once I’ve made a large range of types of cordage! You may like my most recent video about grass cordage as that is surprisingly strong!
Thank you! I definitely try to get across that I'm a beginner, so if I can do this stuff basically anyone else can too! It's how I've got over feeling like an imposter when it comes to teaching in this area!!
@@rocktapperrobin9372 A knot 😂 So currently for me no, although I’m hoping to play with different ways to make a cleaner finish, like maybe melted wax or some kind of wood/ metal ring clamp, but I’m a complete beginner with that stuff so if you have any thoughts they would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for the kind words 👍
@@agreatalternative Appreciate your answer. I’ve often thought of making cordage but thought it was a complicated process involving fields of flax, retting, etc etc. Recently have seen a few vudeos - yours is vry interesting esp as you’re coming at it as a beginner.An hour ago I was on my allotment, looking at my weeds with a different eye… Whar I have done in the past is make sennit or cords from string and wool, initially taught at primary school, including splicing wool when knitting. Later from books on knotting. But I have always been stuck at the ends and usually knot them like you. Two other things I have tried, binding cords with cotton (it’s possible to hide both ends) but this might be difficult with natural cord as it needs something much thinner than the cord itself. The other method I’ve tried is to weave the ends back in. You’d need something like a blunt ended darning or leather needle to lift the twisted strands. I’ve done it successfully with palm fronds and untwisted reeds but there you’re dealing with a flat weave. I don’t think sealing the ends by burning would work with natural fibres but always worth a try. Well those are some ideas but I’m a total amateur. Have subscribed and await your further experiments.
@@rocktapperrobin9372 Thank you for the help! Weaving them back in is a great idea, that's reminded me I saw something similar on a sling making video, but like you said it would be different depending on the fibre your using. I think that's a really good idea for a video project though, testing out a few different methods! Definitely the way I've tackled that feeling of not being experienced enough to pass on knowledge is to try and be honest that I'm a beginner, so if I can do it, you can to!! Overall my favourite beginner cordage has been soft rush, because it's easy to harvest, easy to dry and requires no prep, is fairly easy to make cordage with without much prep (if you want) and the end result looks great too! Thanks again!
Thank you ☺️ Well even with some heavy persuading she hasn’t set the RU-vid channel up yet, however if you check out ‘young rangers lanpeter’ on Facebook that’s where she posts most of her updates facebook.com/share/4hFGJZLMHHv1pZjW/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
@@rappermusician Yea Hannah’s one certainly turned out better than mine! What materials did you use? I’ve still got this one and it did need ‘repairing’, although it was really simple as the main frame stayed strong so it just needed new sticks adding. But then again if you use dried and re-soaked materials it hopefully should stay strong for ages!
for someone just starting how about the first basics. workbench how to build what top what covering for cutting and punching for those hours away from any suppliers or teachers that are lost as to what to buy either from a lumber yard or box store from wall mart most are confounded.
Its late season or i would just try but did you try to roll the dry stems to break up the connector fibers to leave the long fibers so you can make a thinner string? Or are there not longer fibers in dandelion like there are in dogs bane or celery or yucka
@@williamallen2777 Very interesting point, I didn’t do that so I don’t know if it would work, something for next time! I don’t think it would be the case as the fibres didn’t seem strong enough to be able to separate from the hollow stem so my guess is they would break, but then no harm in trying!!
Hello from Sweden. I can't wait to try this! I've been waiting for something to spark my creativity going in to the veeery dark part of the year over here and your channel was it. So much to learn and try. Although I suppose I'll have to wait for spring to try some of these, I really enjoy the process of learning, planning and looking forward too almost as much as I do crafting :) Thank you so much for sharing this, subscribed!
@@tokyoglitterati Wow I think you’re the first person to contact from Sweden, hej från Wales 🏴!! Thank you for the kind words, I bet there is a lot of things you could find to use and this may be the perfect part of the year to find them! Anything like willow, hazel, douglas fir and other bendy trees that have dropped leaves can be harvested for basket making. Also do you have much spruce around you? If so you could attempt some spruce root harvesting. I’ve also done a video on this if you are interested. It’s not the best time of year for this if the ground is hard plus the sap isn’t risen but if you can get to them it’s manageable. Good luck with your crafting!!
@@agreatalternative Wow thank you for all the encouragement and info! We certainly have a lot of spruce and I am heading out this weekend to see what material I can find in the nearby forests (foraging sparingly ofc☺) I can't wait to try my hand at this and I am a big fan of your philosophy of foraging everything you need for the project, it can be demotivating to me that crafting often comes with financial roadblocks or pushing one to consume when you want to create. Thanks again, heading off to watch your video on spruce roots now!
@@tokyoglitterati No worries, happy to be helpful and help you be creative! I totally agree, crafting that’s free (or as close to free as you can get) is best 😁 Good luck with your foraging and project, let me know how it goes 👍
I made a simple looped basked from Sally's videos out of dandelion flower stalks! I find it's easiest to find long ones in spring before everyone starts mowing the grass. For me, the best way to dry them was to lay them out indoors, shuffling them around for the first day or two, maybe with a fan on them if possible. If you definitely snap off both the flower end AND the base so the stem is only a hollow tube, they will dry faster. Let them dry completely, it takes about a week. When you want to use them, run them under water quickly, shake them off a bit, and then put them in a plastic bag to mellow with whatever water stayed on them for about half an hour.
