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Stoker:
Great buildalong..I was playing around with sunflower stalk building a flute. Noticed it beening rather fiberous. Ever try it?
Thanks Leroy
swamp monkey:
--- Quote from: Stoker on March 16, 2012, 05:34:28 pm ---Great buildalong..I was playing around with sunflower stalk building a flute. Noticed it beening rather fiberous. Ever try it?
Thanks Leroy
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No, but you have made me curious. Try getting the fibers out of a fresh stalk and a dry one and see which one works best. I have tried stuff like cypress inner bark, ERC inner bark, iris leaves, yucca, rattlesnake master, bison hair, and paper napkins. Not all of it was strong or easy. You just never know what will work until you try!
Buckeye Guy:
Fine job on this build a long !!
you are much better at finding the right words than I am !
Thank you for your contributions to our site !!
Guy
mitch:
;D Well all i got here in Midland is yucca and sage. >:D not much to complain about, the stuff makes great cordage! :)
Stoker:
Took a peice of sunflower stalk that was in my shop it was really dry. Split nice but the stalk I feel was to dry. Got some nice fibres but overall 2 out of 10. Next fall I'll try again when it's fresher. I still have hope.
Thanks Leroy
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