Japanese Glass Float - Longline Hitch

Tutorial on making a Japanese glass float, directly from spool!
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Music Martin Tallström www.tallstrom.com
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[@suer6103]

Yours is soooo much easier to follow than a woman on here. Your camera is in right spot, your hands don't hide the work so it's easy to see the steps. Thank you!!!!

[@mikkosnellman]

Thank you for the feedback, I´m glad you found the video useful.

[@evet1115]

Great work! Thanks for teaching us how to do it. In my youth I was very fond of decorative lamps composed of 2 or 3 colored glass balls, covered by nets like this one you did. Then I never had one and now I have searched but not found it in shops. I will try to buy one or two of this glass balls and do it myself, following your tutorial. Thanks!

[@CaravanTirana]

Thank you so much for posting this video!!!! I have a small japanese float and I make the net for it thanks to your vídeo! Greetings from Brazil!

[@LilDirt12]

Thank you so very much for taking the time to share this with us. 💕

[@downundergeocachingadventures]

Thank you. I've been wondering for a while how this was woven. Enjoyed your nice clear instructions and tidy workmanship.

[@cfos74]

Thank you for this tutorial. You helped me restore my husband's Grandfather's (RIP) glass buoys. He used to be in the Air Sea Rescue Volunteers (Australia) and collected a few over the years.

[@wahinenuiloa]

Make the guide half the size of the eye. This way you can align the knots when you sew

[@felixgarcia4001]

I actually have one of these Japanese glass balls. Found it on a beach. Thank you for this video!

[@RichardOles]

Thank you for creating and sharing this video. I feel I learned a bit of its history, and I’m inspired to try this-if not adapt it to something else. Congrats on the sponsor.

[@mikkosnellman]

Thanks Rich!

[@nomadicoasis9260]

Miniature Japanese float how to. I just wrapped a couple clear 1" marbles for Christmas presents... it didn't occur to me to youtube it for how to. I started with 6 wraps around a small cylinder and bound them together with a constrictor knot. that gave me 6 loops to start with. I half hitched the end off. I used 2 different sized cylinders for the net gauge. the 6 starting loops I used the larger size to get enough space to work with then the smaller gauge for the next row. I used a bit of fakery to start the 2rd row, 2 half hitches at the top of the nearest loop. Then I started with a larger diameter cylinder for three rows (7ish rows total) I used the clove hitch for all the netting knots( that's the one I was taught as a kid for mending gill nets) the last row was a smaller gauge. this makes 5 proper rows plus the start and finish. instead of your cross pattern to cinch it down, I went through each loop in sequence around the perimeter I did that twice for strength. when I pulled, it tightened like a noose it was very tidy. to make something to hang it from I took the remaining cord (hemp) divided it in three ,cut the first third from the "float" the remaining 2/3ds I tucked in around the cinch ring as it was strongest. that left me with three equal strands coming off the float, this I twined up like any 3 strand cord and finished with a short splice to hang in a window. I had assumed I had made them period correct (or one correct way ) but the last three videos consistently demonstrate otherwise (Ha Ha oh well ). I didn't use a netting needle as it was to small to be practical. My starting and finishing method are probably superior for such a tiny project as they lay flatter. it was to darn small for all the fiddly stuff making the grommet,and the cross binding I think would become thicker than what looks proper. I'm not trying to lay down any rules or anything but if you wanted to prove it wasn't period correct you would need a magnifying glass and a stubborn disposition. I hope this description is usable to someone wanting a miniature float replica. I couldn't tell you where to get a clear marble from... the first one took about 5 hours because I started from "I wonder how they did that" the second was most of 4hrs. something to watch is at the end keep popping the marble in to make sure it will still fit. Jared

[@mikkosnellman]

Thank you for the description.

[@th.burggraf7814]

Awesome video❗I'm grateful you sharing the information where I can get such glass balls. 🤝

[@polianathes]

love your work

[@mrshoashe]

My missus had an adventure getting hold of one for her god daughters wedding gift and i had an adventure replacing the netting and it turned out beautiful thanks to YOU! Cheers for your excellent teaching

[@mikkosnellman]

Glad you found the video helpful.

[@plemas]

What a treasure you are, thanks Mikko. I think I might try and adapt this to make a string bag.

[@mikkosnellman]

Thanks Philip. Longline hitch doesn't lock into place like netting knots and I use it only where the net is made around a solid object but give it a go and let us know how it works for you.

[@Chasantnik]

Your rope and wood work are stunning. Thank you. But Martin Tallström’s music is great too.

[@asyouwish6228]

Thank you very much for the directions. I'm sure I can do this, great help!

[@Grimjay666]

I inherited my grandfather's glass floats, two of which are in nets but the large one was not, so im hoping that my attempt at this will be a success. Thank you for this tutorial, I was thinking I wouldn't be able to find a tutorial of something similar to the nets I have currently.

[@dcm727]

You’re the best! Thank you so much!

[@reverendfawkes6138]

This is awesome! Thanks, Mikko! :)

[@kevinorr6880]

That long line jig is cool. That link goes by so very fast!

[@wahinenuiloa]

The jig is amazing

[@user-rc6ih7pe7w]

日本の文化に興味を持ってくれてありがとうございます😊

[@ruthcline5465]

Elegant 👏

[@mixla53]

Project done. Not so easy but I did it. The result is not too regular as I made it only with my hands and a gauge of wood. Next one I'll made a jig before. Thank you for your videos.

[@mikkosnellman]

Glad you find it useful.

[@carstenkjller6680]

Great humor. 😂😂😂You have a glassball, You make a round net, Thats it!😂😂😂

[@ryancomfy]

Another great piece I can have a go at :) Thanks. I might try this with a smaller twine and use a rock. Jingle all the way :)

[@giselapatteson4430]

Neat idea for rocks, zi also have congromulations, those oval pink rocks

[@marlenelampard6791]

As always..1st class...I got started with nets..and ballooned from there...( who knew)..never thought of staggering mesh knots..always something to learn . thank you . N.Ont. Canada...

[@ggwhale]

Great "HOW TO" video. Thanks

[@andremathys3915]

Just wath I most have "JapaneseGlass Float-longline hitch thank you Miko Snellman

[@russelnelson4151]

Bravo Mikko. I've been wanting this for a long time without knowing it. I have a round liquor bottle that I'm going to do but haven't yet and this is why. I was going to do a bottle hitch. The grommet at the bottom is genius. The spacer and jig answered a lot of questions too. I'm excited now, thank you.

[@griseobarba7989]

I was stationed on Midway island for 9 months, and we used to walk around the island every weekend to find these glass floats. We would send them back to Hawaii to sell them. People would use them for decorating their homes or gardens.

[@mikkosnellman]

Yes, that would be a good place for beachcombing!

[@wahinenuiloa]

Cool

[@grumpybob5969]

as always the videos are exceptional and i liked the spacer and jig combination well done

[@mauriziocesario7902]

Diavolo di un genio Mikko....!!! 😁😈😇....👏👏👏

[@moviebuffbabe5651]

Fabulous Mikko lol I want to try this on christmas bulbs in color combinations. :-D

[@mikkosnellman]

Thanks. The original idea was to put LED lights inside but Janne was too perfect and plugged the hole!

[@moviebuffbabe5651]

@@mikkosnellman That would have been wonderful!

[@ahvavee]

I have a 16-17 cm green glass ball that will become one of these. Eventually I’ll post my knot work. I love to knot work.😁. Thanks!🐋

[@mikkosnellman]

Looking forward to seeing your work!

[@sharronharding8112]

The music is a blessing in itself!!!!!! Thank you!!!!! Loved the video as well!!

[@TomTholan]

I would think. the Sheet bend would also work very well. Like for a fishing net.

[@mikkosnellman]

Yes it would but requires netting needle and can not be done at all directly from spool.

[@SSMN2492]

Love it! Music is great too, Thanks💖, Can I do the same with a wine bottle?I wonder

[@mikkosnellman]

Sure you can, or any object.

[@lucyanderton7382]

Beautiful work I’m making one for my new granddaughter’s bedroom and wondering what cord you’re using. Thank you so much for the tutorial

[@mikkosnellman]

Thank you for watching. Quite often I use 4-5mm hemp for the glass floats. Sometimes tarred.

[@SimoSimo-ug9rl]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@louel9272]

Great work sir! Can i ask for advice? I've recently got hold of several glass buoys with original rope netting but some have frayed ropes already and i would like your advice on how to hang them as decor. Is there any way to support the buoys to keep the original netting or would it be better to just try my hand in wrapping them all with new rope as you have shown here? Thank you and God bless

[@mikkosnellman]

If you like to save the original netting, you could just tie a transparent fishing line for hanger.

[@ChalleneVi]

Thank you for your amazing video! I have 9 smaller glass Japanese glass floats I want to wrap. What do you recommend for size cord? Thank you!

[@mikkosnellman]

There are no rules for the size, whatever looks good for you. I usually use 3mm for small ones, 4mm to larger.

[@annarboriter]

Excellent explanation. Please advise the proper term for the fid with an access slot

[@mikkosnellman]

They are commonly sold as "Swedish fid". I call the ones I make with grip function a "Finnfid".

[@annarboriter]

@@mikkosnellman Thank you

[@mixla53]

Hello Mikko Snellman and Blanca Moreno . I've got the same question as Blanca about the calculation of the net. I wanted to access the ko-fi to have more details. But the post about it seems to have disappeared. For my project I use a 120mm diameter glass ball. Approximately 380mm of circumference. So I guess I can do it with 12 meshes of 31mm diagonal = 12 squares of 22mm side. With a 3 mm diameter rope is it OK or must I do wider meshes ? Maybe 10 meshes of 38 mm or something like that ? Thanks for your advises and your good tutorials. I hope this will help Blanca too.

[@mikkosnellman]

That was odd about the video in ko-fi. Here you have a direct link to it. Hope it helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5_PgoiGaL1smLs

[@mdphybes]

Fantastic video...especially the bla,bla,bla, LOL Another marvelous one line approach. I hope you are getting something for all the ads they pollute your content with. Many Thanks!

[@mikkosnellman]

Sorry for the ads but so far it is the only way to get even small compensation for producing these tutorials.

[@mdphybes]

@@mikkosnellman I fully understand and truely it was not a complaint, just an observation. I have discovered a few who report getting virtually nothing for the ads.

[@mikkosnellman]

@@mdphybes It is not much but better than nothing :-D

[@aleshaneeakin4901]

Hi. Loved your video. Can you tell me the size and type of rope you use? Where might I order it?Also, what size is the ball?

[@mikkosnellman]

Hi. The rope is of my own produce, 4mm hemp. Ball is from Lasistudio, 7".

[@badrkaldaoui7368]

انا عندي وحدة بحالها

[@simonbuttigieg8390]

Badr.minn fejn int.fhimtek

[@DOLfirst]

The math will be my undoing.

[@giselapatteson4430]

I have a 12 inch japanese float. What type rope do you recommend. Not clear on how many loops I'll need for start. Trouble Following, 80 years old hehe . It has rotted thick rope. You have best video so far..thank you Gisela

[@mikkosnellman]

Hi Gisela. My choice for rope is 4mm, 3 strand hemp or flax, tarred if outdoors. For calculations, I have a video in Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/post/Japanese-glass-float--Tips-Tricks-N4N22UJ82

[@giselapatteson4430]

Thank you, how many feet of hemp do I need to order? You are best.

[@mikkosnellman]

@@giselapatteson4430 That all depends on the size of your float and the mesh size. For the ball in this video I used about 15 meters of cordage.

[@blancamoreno1475]

So is there a mathematical formula to every project? If it is what formula do I need to follow for a 33"= 84 cm glass float.

[@mikkosnellman]

It all depends on the size of your mesh.

[@kevinorr6880]

Oh, I see...A coffee link...

[@victorsierra-yankee8682]

I visited your site but didn't find the plans. Help, please ! 🙂

[@mikkosnellman]

You´ll find the instructions from my Ko-fi page. ko-fi.com/post/Japanese-glass-float--Tips-Tricks-N4N22UJ82

[@victorsierra-yankee8682]

@@mikkosnellman Tusen takk ! (I've been working in Stavanger 😉 )

[@mariamiedes5139]

I found ukidama glass buy 34

[@mariamiedes5139]

With a letter of japanese