Hemp Dogbane Cordage - 2 Methods

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.
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[@gitz2818]

Your videos are the best!

[@Nerding4Nature]

Thank you ☺️

[@PREPFORIT]

Great video. I remember a similar demonstration at Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario. Thank you for this.

[@Nerding4Nature]

Similar except I bet they knew what they were doing 😆. Thanks for watching!

[@gothamgrock]

Been awhile, great to see you back at it Carly!

[@Nerding4Nature]

Thanks Andrew. It has indeed been a while. I guess you’ve had quite the wrench thrown into your grand adventure, eh?

[@gothamgrock]

@@Nerding4Nature we hope to be back on the road in 2022.

[@justok990]

Your vids are so cool u deserve 1M subs

[@Nerding4Nature]

Thanks :)

[@thathikingguy]

Hey there she is! Great video!

[@Nerding4Nature]

Thanks Chris! I would like to say I’ll be around more, but it seems the last few times I’ve said that it’s been a lie :D. How about I just say I’d LIKE to be around more.

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

well well Great to see you back in nature with a Bambino ! how awesome is that Yes , that book sits on our shelf it is fantastic just like this post Thank You ! > Like 12

[@Nerding4Nature]

That bambino is now a toddler who would happily spend all day in nature. She insists on wearing her jacket all day, I assume because she wants to be ready to go out at a moment’s notice. Either that or she’s telling us to turn up the heat 😆

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Oh wow have I missed you! I didn’t even notice Mountain Girl until you showed her 😂

[@Nerding4Nature]

I was trying my best to keep her tucked away but to no avail :)

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Great demo with the Dog beine C! I love how your not afraid to bushcraft in you kitchen! More knife marks on the table! Fine with me! Your cordage looks great Girl. Thanks for sharing with us all!

[@Nerding4Nature]

That's what happens when you have a little person during the daylight hours who wants to eat all the dogbane fibres :D Of course, they got everywhere. I was wrestling them away from her for a week after that.

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

@@Nerding4Nature Hilarious!

[@BackpackerDiaries]

Interesting to see this after watching Survivor Man make cordage from material he found in the desert during S1E2. Nice to see the beautiful landscapes and a cameo of your chill nature baby as well Carley.

[@Nerding4Nature]

So who did cordage better? ;) Thanks for watch Amos. Maybe I'll, have to track that episode down.

[@HikeCamp]

Very interesting...

[@Nerding4Nature]

Thanks :)

[@FoodForestPermaculture]

Great to see ya fellow earthling with new earthling . Very cool video content and thank you kindly for sharing . Nancy Tuner is way cool earthling .

[@Nerding4Nature]

She really is.

[@smetlogik]

Great to see a vid. Super crisp, what are you shooting with these days? "L" taking it all in, cute kiddo. Your ability to take something from the outdoors and turn it into a real thing is impressive.

[@Nerding4Nature]

Canon Gx7. It's a good little portable camera with s DSLR sensor. It's a few years old now so I'm sure there's some similar but better ones on the market now. My biggest complaints are that it's autofocus is terrible and noisy and there's no external sound port.

[@artworld9799]

Great video my dear friend🌹🌹🌹

[@Nerding4Nature]

Thank you

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Carley, good to see the little one harvesting with you. The different cordages turned out reasonably well considering you were a novice. Well, just popping in to see how you are all getting on. It's been a while. I do hope you're well. All the best. Mark

[@Nerding4Nature]

Hi Mark. I'm doing well. Busy, but well. The little one is big enough to actually help her mom harvest now. Her plant ID is better than most adults :D. I was really hoping to get a video or two out last summer, but couldn't muster up the time or energy. Next year, perhaps.

[@WyeExplorer]

@@Nerding4Nature That's good to hear Carley. Ha, better ID than most adults - there's a good teacher there my friend. Hopefully see something from you next year then. No pressure! Have a great week ahead.

[@wyocoloexperience7025]

Great video -- very interesting and informative. I don't think Hemp Dogbane grows out here ... dang it!! Lol!

[@Nerding4Nature]

It grows throughout North America, but it may not be very common in your parts. This patch is actually the first I’ve found.

[@Diogenes-II]

Wow! I'm liking your vibe. Can I come live with you?

[@smetlogik]

It's been waaaaaaaaaaaaay too long. We need a NfN vid.

[@Nerding4Nature]

It really has. I got myself too many projects.

[@smetlogik]

@@Nerding4Nature What's one more? 😉

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

PS that was great!

[@Nerding4Nature]

Thank you 😊

[@marti5420]

Ah man I literally just found your videos and you stopped post a year ago! Nooooooooooo

[@J_X999]

Difference between cedar and cypress (specifically leaves)? Thanks!

[@Nerding4Nature]

True cedars actually look quite different -more like a yew. Any native North American cedar is actually in the Cyprus family. I’m not sure if there is any rhyme or reason to how they were named. They get named by some early explorer and it sticks even if they later discover it’s not the same family.

[@J_X999]

@@Nerding4Nature Thanks for replying, I was confused as to how similar cedar and cypress leaves looked. The cedar in your video looks quite similar to leyland cypress leaves, are there any distinguishing features?

[@Nerding4Nature]

@@J_X999 I’m not as familiar with ornamentals. Around here redcedar is the choice for hedges, but looking at Google image the needles and pranced seem a bit thinner and more compact. Perhaps a bit more dainty. It’s a pretty subtle difference. Are you trying to ID a hedge or a tree? Leyland Cypress is a hybrid created specifically as an ornamental so if you are looking at a wild tree and in the right range it’s probably a redcedar. If you are looking at a hedge or ornamental, I’m guessing there is a local preference based on climate. You could probably call a nursery. Hope that helps.

[@DannyRiskit]

Wow, this video is "twisted"! lol

[@Nerding4Nature]

ba dum tss. Nice one 🙃

[@DannyRiskit]

*takes bow*

[@deansing2405]

you are just delightful and quirky ... you are very likeable