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I attempt two methods of making cordage from hemp dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum), formerly known as "Indian Hemp."
First, I try to follow the method outlined in Nancy Turner's book, Plant Technology of First Peoples in British Columbia (link below). She uses method of rubbing it on a surface such as skin or buckskin (or jeans) to twist the fibres. After finding my own craftsmanship a bit lacking using this method, I tried the more conventional double twist method.
I made three widths of cordage with the double twist method. The very narrow stuff broke quite easily, but the other three held up against my break test. I used the second thinnest (about the same thickness of hemp string) to make a necklace.
Paiute women making hemp dogbane cordage: • Tying our World Togeth...
Plant Technology of First Peoples in British Columbia is a fantastic book, and relevant for people outside of British Columbia. Please consider supporting the publisher directly or trying to find this book at your local bookstore (they can probably order it in for you). publications.r...
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