Working with Banana Fibers

After cutting back the bananas I thought it would be a good idea to see if I can extract the fibers and I take you through steps taken to do this - I am still working without a machine to extract the fibers. It is a bit more involved to process so you just have to do what you can working with the banana fibers.
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[@NomondemondwSambakunsi]

Wow. Thank you let me try

[@CreativeGardenr]

Try it, I think there are easier ways, to do it, haven't perfected this way yet. Let me know how you get on. Thank you for your visit.

[@LoveTheColorOrange]

I look forward to seeing this incorporated into your artwork!!

[@AmandaTrought]

Me too! I brought some from the store and it was lovely to spin so if I can harvest my own fibers will be great.

[@CreativeGardenr]

😍

[@FarmMinds]

Can plantain stems be used in place of banana stems?

[@CreativeGardenr]

I believe so, never tried, let me know how you get on :)

[@akaza6350]

what kind of banana?

[@CreativeGardenr]

Not sure of the variety we have, but you can extract the fibers from all bananas.

[@diyandetc.4623]

do u have a video on how to make the banana fiber into hair, and how to soften the fiber as a smooth strands to make a hair wig.?

[@CreativeGardenr]

No it is not something that I have tried, but would be interested to see if you are successful - try Mr Google..

[@trishacampos268]

Can I ask for how long did you boil it?

[@CreativeGardenr]

I boiled them for about 40 minutes give or take. You might need to boil them for a bit longer, I am hoping to do the whole thing again from the start as I didn't get any fibers.

[@mandelalago4371]

@@CreativeGardenr what is the name of the machine you use

[@CreativeGardenr]

@@mandelalago4371 I didn't use a machine, I did it all by hand, I need to try it again though as I didn't get the fibers I had wanted to.

[@kumipermaecovillageghana]

Great video. I have learned a lot from you. Please I have banana fiber can I get buyers

[@CreativeGardenr]

Thank you, though there are others who are more experienced - I am still learning. If you have banana fibers you need to go to the places that people purchase from, maybe Amazon or your local markets - you will have to do some research to find out - good luck.

[@kumipermaecovillageghana]

@@CreativeGardenr thanks

[@levantateyora9317]

How can I learn this ?

[@CreativeGardenr]

Do a search on KZbin there are a few videos on how to extract the fibers that you can check out

[@levantateyora9317]

@@CreativeGardenr what country you from in case one day I travel I can meet up with you if you..

[@markoc9831]

I think u have only one hand.

[@CreativeGardenr]

😁 the other was holding the camera 😂