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Dogbane Harvest Time

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Zuma:
Thanks for your comments guys.
I hope I get to see and learn all I can.
I have know about this hemmpy material for a long time.
I don't have an aptitude for braids, weaves or knots.
I do think this bundle will force me learn a little.
Helena showed me how to wrap and twist it. I already forgot.
I think I am good with splitting it and getting rid of the pith.
I guess it would be ready then for shipping . PM me for a trade.
Zuma

swamp monkey:

--- Quote from: YosemiteBen on September 24, 2014, 07:17:10 pm ---Well PT - i use it to trade and to offer to tribal members when they come through the park. We also use it to make dance belts and tump lines. The belt my wife made for me is 6 inches wide made of 1/8 inch dogbane string sewn together with smaller dogbane string and is long enough for me to wear when I had a bigger waist. so a half mile of string anyway! ;D  If you like I can take a pic of the backpack and tump line in the museum. May be a bit beofre I get it posted though.

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Yeah! I want a picture of that.  Not for proof but so I can gawk.  I make a lot of cordage and that is a lot of work?  I appreciate others who engage in this craft area.  Post when you can.

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