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To begin with you will need about a metre of fibre. Find the middle and hold it between thumb and forefinger of both hands about 5-10CM apart. start to twist away from yourself with your right hand and towards yourself with your left keep it under tension for a few twists then bring your hands together which should cause the string to evenly twist together; if not then pull them apart and give a few more twists. Now it’s a matter of continually twisting then passing the right over the left I find it easier to pinch the last twist to maintain tension until there is enough length in the cord to hook the starting eye loop over a nearby hook, twig, nail and use that to maintain even tension. Adding in new material couldn't be easier don't leave it too late then just cross the extra fibre over that which is running short and keep twisting it in. worry about the loose ends once your done but do try and join in new material at different points to maintain an even strength. Once you've got what you need its easy enough to finish with an overhand knot. then trim off any fibres protruding from joins some like to shave any loose strands with the edge of a blade like a razor I find it just as easy to run it quickly through a flame to burn off the loose ends once your done the string is ready to use though' you can treat with oil or beeswax to help soften it and protect against damp.
Written by: Dave Roderick.
