Twisting Rope
1.It may sound complicated, but basic rope
twisting is simple. Start with fibrous mate
rial, such as husks from the yucca plant.
Separate the husks into strands.
3.Twist each piece between two fingers in a
clockwise motion. Then, wrap the two pieces
together in a counterclockwise motion.
2.Gather sufficient strands to be able to
build a rope as thick as you need it. Roll
or rough up strands together to get sepa
rate pieces.
4.This simple method works with many
different types of materials.
5.Once you’ve completed winding the
pieces together, you will have a strong
rope to use for many purposes.
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