Rectangle Nylon Rope Rug

[@claudiamiller7730]

Very clever loom creation - one that I will actually try to duplicate! And the rugs are so cool…I’m getting obsessed by wanting to weave one ( or 2 or 10!) Thanks for posting your vid! ❤️❤️

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Thanks, Claudia - I wish you great success! It is fun!

[@workingdiligently8458]

I love it, and i love the foresight of the extra inch of wood to keep the rope from falling off when you take the pipes off. I've got a few thousand fathoms of old pot warp in my yard that i'm thinking i might turn into rugs. - thanks for your help!

[@LifeFourPointZero]

With that much to work with, you'll become an expert! Good luck.

[@highanddryful]

A very informative tutorial. I have not found any other tutorials demonstrating this particular method. You have clearly shown and explained the steps . Thank you . Merry Christmas 2021

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Thanks Eddy for your kind comments. Merry Christmas (and Happy new year) too!

[@mosswinkle3015]

Thanks so much! Very, very helpful. Luckily I’m down the street from Gloucester. Just finishing up my first rug now. Lots of fun.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Glad to hear it Moss. Enjoy!

[@thetipsheet970]

So grateful for you doing this, I find a lot of this rope on the beach and when I get enough will have to try it out.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Your welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful. The recycled rope is even better than the new stuff!

[@normlecouvie1921]

@@LifeFourPointZeroThe video is great, thank you. I have some rope coming to our house to try this. In the video you say the pipes are 1/2 and in the text below, you say 3/4 inch? What does it say on the side of the pipes? And also funny to watch the dog eat during the video! :)

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Hi Norm. I used 3/4in pipe. Good luck with the project!

[@RichardOles]

Excellent video of the process. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Thanks Richard!

[@Tobago12594]

This is ingenious. Thanks for sharing

[@LifeFourPointZero]

You're welcome, glad you liked it!

[@jenniferlynne10]

Great Demo...~! Thanks for sharing ~!! 😃

[@LifeFourPointZero]

You are welcome - Thanks for watching!

[@mandyaleee]

Era justo el vídeo que necesita mil gracias por explicar también ❤❤❤❤ ame este vídeo ❤❤❤

[@papadiouf5204]

Beautiful, I would love to try it. Thank you

[@LauraKell-l1v]

Can you give a more detailed description of how you made the loom? I can't tell what you did to the 2x6

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Hi - sorry for the late reply. I drilled holes 2 inches apart for the bolts. Secured bolts in place. I put the pvc tubes over the bolts so I knew how wide they are. Then, I nailed 1x1 trim pieces on each side of the tubes so when i took the tubes with the rope weaved around them off of the bolts, there was an inch of tube below the lowest row of the weaved rope. This makes it so the rope doesn’t easily fall off the tubes as you prepare to run the rope down through each tube. Last thing, I put ‘feet’ on the bottom of the 2x6 so it would stay stable on a table as I used it.

[@scottgerstenberg9551]

Great tutorial! Thanks!

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Thanks Scott, glad you liked it!

[@debbiecolwell9245]

Hi I'm super interested in making some of these gorgeous durable rugs but I am concerned if they are outside in the weather, and they get wet or snow on them and are laying on concrete, are they slippery when stepped on... not the boot on the rug so much... but does the mat slide on the concrete... or we also have fiberglass decking... worried that if I'm coming into the house arms full of groceries will I end up on my butt hahahaha..I guess, in the end if they are slippery I'll hafta figure out something to glue under them?? Now to find some rope... thank you for the awesome idea!!

[@LifeFourPointZero]

They certainly can be slippery! The concrete depends on whether it is very smooth or a little rough. I have had good luck on most concrete surfaces. The composite decking can sometimes be too slippery.

[@benbailey4164]

Very clever thanks for your video

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Glad it was helpful!

[@earllenington2192]

Thanks for sharing your skills. How far apart are the bolts on your loom? Thanks.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

The bolts are 2 inches apart, on center

[@brittanythepetgroomerbigga9887]

How much space is required between the pvc pipe? Thanks!

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Two inches on center has worked well for me. Good luck!

[@donnalutz6245]

How do you determine how much tope it will take for a rug? Thankyou

[@LifeFourPointZero]

You multiply the number of rows you will weave by the length of rug you will create then add a multiplication of the number of poles times the width of the rug then add a buffer of a yard or two to compensate for the curves of the weave.

[@stephaniehawes28]

Hi! Maybe I missed it, but how far apart are the screws the PVC fits over?

[@LifeFourPointZero]

They are approximately 2in apart center to center. Good luck!

[@stephaniehawes28]

@@LifeFourPointZero Thank you!!!

[@stephaniehawes28]

@LifeFourPointZero I searched and searched for videos on how to make these mats, and yours was, by far, the best!! After I master this, I'm going to learn to do the baskets!

[@LifeFourPointZero]

@@stephaniehawes28 Hi Stephanie, glad you found what you are looking for...they are fun and beautiful to make. Good luck with the baskets too!

[@yildaruizmonroy8680]

Excellent video. Congrats. Very easy to follow. Please, tell me how long the rope must be (approx), and how long the tubes must be.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Glad you liked the video. The tubes are about 2 1/2 feet long. And I use about 200 feet of rope for most of my rugs. Good luck!

[@juliechapman2875]

Great idea, love the video, will give me something to do during this "stay at home" business! I live on the complete opposite coast as you and a wee bit inland. Not much commercial fishing in my parts! I dont think they catch many lobsters here on the west coast. would I still try to ask for "lobster warp"?

[@LifeFourPointZero]

You might look online to see if it could be shipped to you at a reasonable cost. If that doesn't work, you could try a local hardware or building supply store for polypropylene line. It's a synthetic line that does not rot, making it perfect for these kinds of outdoor rugs. Failing that, a nylon line could work. Nylon can have some stretch, particularly when it gets wet, so that's why the polypropylene/lobster warp is better, but they are all better than a cotton or hemp material. Good luck!

[@JuiceGoose69]

I love your tutorial. Can you tell me approximately how much rope is needed to weave a rug? Maybe 24" X 36" or similar. Thank you.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

I figured the size rug you are looking at would require about 250 feet of rope. Good luck!

[@beatrice4772]

Thanks for sharing whats the name of the tool

[@LifeFourPointZero]

I made the loom … are you asking about a different tool?

[@beatrice4772]

@@LifeFourPointZero the one you are using to connect the rope can I use soldering iron

[@earllenington2192]

What exactly is the type of rope you use and where do you get it!? Thanks. Your mats are terrific.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

The rope goes by a couple names depending on the part of the country. Here in New England, it is called pot warp. It is polypropylene … you can get it at stores that supply the fishing profession with their gear and rope/line.

[@pamelatyer1030]

Where do you get your rope

[@LifeFourPointZero]

A local fisherman supply store.

[@DanielleBrann30]

What size rope is the polypropylene rope

[@LifeFourPointZero]

As long as all of your rope is the same width, it will work well with half inch, 5/8th inch and 3/4 inch. Just be consistent across colors you use for a particular rug.

[@earllenington2192]

Love your mats. Where do you buy your rope? Thanks.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Thank you. I buy the rope from wholesale supplier for the fishing industry.

[@barbcote5555]

how much rope do you need for a standard 2X3 rug ?

[@LifeFourPointZero]

about 200 feet

[@LauraBurden-ob6cu]

Thank you for this. Very detailed and specific. You offer many tips that I know will help me as I start to learn this technique. I am using 1" pipes, and plan on drilling the holes 2" apart. Does that make sense?

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Yes - that sounds perfect! That should work well for you. Let me know how it goes!

[@Nalanala1111]

Where did you get your tubes and the part to hold it?

[@LifeFourPointZero]

The tubes are PVC plastic commonly used for irrigation and available in most hardware stores in the US. The board to mount them to is simple a 2x6 wood plank available from a lumber store.

[@bobbipalmer5646]

How do you figure how much rope is needed?

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Depends how many tubes you use and how many rows of weaved rope you do. I think I typically use 24 tubes and weave about 30 rows. This makes a mat a little shorter than 4 feet long and it would require somewhere between 150 and 175 feet of rope, depending on how tightly you pull the weave.

[@bobbipalmer5646]

Thank you! Where do you get your rope? I’m in California, on the coast, marinas full of boats, can’t find rope anywhere. Looking on line and still can’t seem to find the right kind of rope. I’m dying to make one.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

@@bobbipalmer5646 look at fishing supply merchants. It is lobster pot warp, officially.

[@Dwayne707countryliving]

great video going to try this

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Have fun!

[@LauraBurden-ob6cu]

Do you call your cutting tool a hot knife? It looks very handy.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Yes, the cutting tool is a ‘hot knife’ and it is very handy … works great for cutting all types of rope/line. Good luck!

[@annedonovan-fortier7999]

How much rope to make this mat?

[@LifeFourPointZero]

About 200ft.

[@Thecakecrusader15]

Where can I order the rope in bulk on line?...having difficulty... I would really love to make a large area rug for my backyard deck. hope you can help :-)

[@LifeFourPointZero]

We have a marine store near us that I buy it from. I haven't ordered it online. Let me know if you have found a good source.

[@bravepointkennels1583]

Where do you source the rope in Canada? It is 3/8's right?

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Hello! Yes it is 3/8inch rope. I'm not familiar with sources in Canada but you'd want to find a store that supplies commercial fisherman or the lobster trade and ask for pot warp or lobster warp. Good luck!

[@twstdstxlacrosse1659]

Great video! Can you tell me what the pipe diameter and bolt spacing is for your loom?

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Thank you! The pipe diameter is 3/4 inch ... big enough to sit over the bolts and to be strong so it holds up as I weave toward the top. The spacing ... I would love to tell you something exact but I am traveling and not able to measure it. My guess and recollection is 1.5 inches from bolt center to center.

[@amychoudhari6100]

Hi! Can you tell me what the space between the bolts measures on your loom?

[@LifeFourPointZero]

1.5 inches ... center of bolt to center of adjacent bolt.

[@sylvanrocks527]

how far apart are your pieces of PVC?

[@LifeFourPointZero]

So it is really about how far apart the bolts in the loom are apart since the thickness of your pvc pipe may vary. The bolts are 1.5 inches apart from the center of a bolt to the center of the adjacent bolt. Hope this helps!

[@bradgregory4969]

I noticed rope is sold by weight instead of length, how much do you buy and how many rugs does it make?

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Sorry the rope I bought was sold by length so I'm not sure. You might ask the business how to convert their rope weight to length. Good luck!

[@bradgregory4969]

Ok thanks

[@corinnamccorkell5012]

How far apart are the bolts in your loom?

[@LifeFourPointZero]

They are about 2 inches apart. Have fun!

[@highanddryful]

@@LifeFourPointZero thanks

[@normlecouvie1921]

great video thanks. two questions, 1) what is the diameter of the PVC? 2) where can I buy lobster rope in bulk?

[@highanddryful]

25mm and rope on eBay

[@38patriots]

Any suggestions on where to buy the rope?

[@LifeFourPointZero]

A commercial fishing supply store would be the best bet for getting the rope at a decent price. I used 'New England Marine Industrial Supply' located in Portsmouth, NH but you would want to find something local to you. You need a rope called 'pot warp' by the fishing trade. Good luck!

[@38patriots]

@@LifeFourPointZero Thanks for the help..

[@juliechapman2875]

Ok, I've done 5 mats so far and given as gifts. It's been a lot of fun but I'm having an issue with my weaves. Maybe I'm pulling it too tight as I go, but after the 5 or so rows, the material is higher in the center area as opposed to the ends and the more rows I add, the more the pipes are no longer in a straight line like yours. They are more tilted and the rows are not even. It's almost like the pipes are being squeezed together? If that makes sense. Like I said, I think I might be pulling the rope too tight, what do you think. I'm using 3/4 PVC pipe and FYI, all my rope is brand new, being on the west coast I don't have access to used rope so maybe the rope is too stiff?

[@highanddryful]

You are pulling the rope tightly. Ease off the tension a little.

[@r.bharathidasanelakkiya913]

Hi am fome India it's good

[@JamesLeip]

Where do you get the rope used in your mats?

[@LifeFourPointZero]

There are places to purchase reclaimed/recycled rope but it has a actually quite expensive and I don’t have a current contact for a supplier. I purchased all of mine new from a local fisherman supply store called New England Marine and Industrial.