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TRACY:
I've been experimenting with leaves from the yucca plant for making primitive strings. So far I've managed to make some short lengths of cordage of varying thickness. This is the first time that I've attempted a string with natural materials and have found it very challenging but rewarding. I figured it would be good practice for making a sinew string since yucca is so widely used as a landscape plant around here and readily available. I did a search here and couldn't find much mention of yucca and was wondering if anyone had suggestions and advice for making yucca strings for this greenhorn string maker.

Thanks Tracy

Justin Snyder:
Keep adding fibers so you get a longer piece.  ;D I have a whole mess of processed yucca fiber under my bed. I have only made one string from it. Justin

leapingbare:
Keep it even, when making strong cordage as for a bow string ya gotta keep it even, make it thicker than you would a deacon string and if possible only shoot self knocked arrows off of it.

TRACY:
This stuff seems to be really strong. My plan is to shoot cane with this string and so self nocks won't be a problem. It seems like I do a few twists and add another strand and the cycle repeats. Luckily I have several plants on my property that are volunteers because I'm gonna need more material.

Thanks Tracy

mullet:
  Has anybody tried it with the Spanish Bayonet? It looks the same as the Yucca but has leaves 4 to 5 feet long.

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