Nettle Cordage Pt 2 - How to make 2 Ply cordage
This is part 2 in the Nettle Cordage series. In this video I show you how to twist nettle fibres into cordage to use with the bow drill. I think making your own cordage is an important part of friction fire especially when ritually welcoming fire. These may not be the most exciting videos but cordage is a very important aspect of bow drill/strap drill methods!
See "Part 1 - Collecting and Processing Nettles" on how to collect and process nettles to use to make 2 ply nettle cordage for the bow drill.
"Part 3 - How to use nettle cordage with Bow Drill" will be the final video in the series showing you how I use nettle cordage with the bow drill to ensure it lasts a few embers!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Separating out fibres
01:44 Making the eye
02:40 Making 2nd twist
02:53 Next twist
03:26 Be consistent
03:49 Clipping cord for a break
04:06 Removing pith
04:30 FAQ-when to collect nettles
05:14 FAQ-Retting
06:11 Cord getting longer
06:23 Adding in fibres
07:39 How long to make it
08:45 Finishing the cord
10:06 Intro to part 3
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