Cordage made from a special part of the cattail leaves
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- Опубликовано: 16 апр 2020
- Many are familiar with the cattail leaves (Typha latifolia) and that they can be processed to make cordage. This video, I think, shows a less known way to make a stronger cordage from the leaves. You use the thin, outer edge of the lower, broad part of the leaf. This is pulled of the green leaf and then dryed. I use it for thinner cordage which it is more suitable for because of the thin strips. If you intend to make a thicker cordage out of it you need harvest a shitload.
This is nothing new it was used by several native groups in the USA and Canada. I used the thigh rolling technique because it´s faster but you can use whatever suits you.
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I love learning new sources for making cordage. I LOVE cattail, because of how much of it is useful, for so many things, all year long (every year I look forward to late spring, when I can harvest pollen to make biscuits and pancakes), but this is new to me. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you😊 Yes cattail has many uses👍
Great to know the cordage area of the stalk. Removing cords and using rest for paper making. I love cattail handmade paper. But do need to use a bit abaca pulp for holding it all together. Then paper is strong snd lovely.
Great, thanks😊
I like that there is no commentary, peaceful
Thanks😊
Thnxs for uploading and sharing this 👍🏻🇺🇸
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Thank you Mattias, from Chicago.
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Nice! Would be interested to see how it hold up using it for a bow drill.
Yes it would. I think this one maybe is to thin🤔
Doubled up or braided this would probably work.............I have no cat tail here............would be great if you try it and let us know...........
I was thinking of using it as a fishing line, but we will see😊
Great video!
Thanks👍😊
I feel like this would be a great video if you would also verbally explain what you're doing. It May make sense to people familiar with cordage making but not so much for those of us that are new to it.
He wants you to buy his instructional videos
I've never been able to use the thigh rolling method. Going to have to try more this winter.
Try it out👍
Me too. I should watch this a week ago. Now I still feel the pain of my thumb.
I've found that certain fibers work best with certain materials of pants. Like jeans versus sweatpants. You need to ensure a smooth surface for rolling on that's free of wrinkles too.
Probably makes for hairless legs...
Thank you!!!
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Love ❤️ it Mattis
Thanks Jon😊
Nice👍
Thanks😊
The cord is beautiful.
Agree, a bit of audio narrative would be nice, but one does get a sense of how os it done. Tks.
Thank you😊
I didn't realize that a useful rope could be made from cattails. I wonder if they can also be used to make a coarse cloth similar in texture to burlap or maguay.
Maybe, but I don't think it's that durable🤔
Nice video! Did you have to soak or wet the fibers before rolling?
Thanks, no I did not😊
that's great if your legs aren't hairy
They definitely wouldn’t be after
This is elvish material ! I manage to make thin rope very soft and robust. And very pretty to..
Thats great👍😊
have you done a strength test on it? Could you fish with that string your making?
The strength was about 7 kilos and yes it should work as a fishing line.
I don't have any cattails but i have gobs of lemongrass, I'll have to try it and see
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Could this also be done by shredding the main length g the cattail?
Yes the whole leaf can be used but the part in the video is a bit stronger.
How long did the strands have to dry?
The strands are thin så the dryingtime is not that long. I just put mine in the garage a few days.
not to sound negative but why didn't you harvest the roots as well for food flour bread and coffee
I did not have time for that even thou I have done it many times.
So This might be a weird question, but can you turn Cattail fluff into clothing thread similar to cotton?
I havent seen or read about it anywere and I dont think it's possible due to the structure of the fluff.
@@mattiasnorberg I seen post where the person writing it was experimenting to see if they could make yarn, and a commenter link to a book that's stated the fluff could be used as a blending fiber, but was not strong enough by itself books.google.com/books?id=qhGhrdFmdFcC&pg=PA41&lpg=PA41&dq=can+you+make+yarn+from+cattails&source=bl&ots=BpiOWMdmn9&sig=5ynz8reQjPHOwWHHb14Ya3eQlak&hl=en&sa=X&ei=0SODUa2IK4fa8wTBgoHwBQ&ved=0CFIQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=can%20you%20make%20yarn%20from%20cattails&f=false
@@birdfire0011 You learn something new every day, I will check it out👍
No. It is similar to cottonwood tree cotton and milkweed fluff and dandelion fluff. The fibers are brittle and slick. They have no bite. You can however use cattail for stuffing if you like. It has on odd smell but I think once dried it would be fine but not overly durable. The leaves could be woven into quick cheap sandals and sewn with the think cattail cordage. Not super durable but functional for short periods of time.
For weaving cloth you need cords of some kind. Cattail fluff doesn't make cordage. You really need some fiber at least 1.5" long to spin. Shorter than that, it just doesn't hold together.
Weird question: it looks like you aren't wearing pants while youre rolling the fiber.
Thats correct😁
@@mattiasnorberg I thought so. Is it best to do it on bare skin?
For me it works best this way. But you can do it on pants to if you wet them först.
Is he in the bathroom? Why his pants down?