How Do You Make Rope Out Of Twine?
Rope is one of the oldest tools used by mankind, with uses ranging from decoration to supporting loads, among an infinite number of applications. Rope is strong because of a few basic physical principles, and because of the simplicity, it is easy to make rope for yourself out of twine. Step 1 Cut 3 (or more) pieces of twine the same length. As a general guideline to follow, it is a good idea to cut the strands 6 feet for every 5 feet of rope you wish to make, just to have a little extra. Step 2 Tie the strands along a fixed rod, about 1 inch in diameter. They should be tied separately, but close together. Step 3 Holding the twine taut, twist each strand individually, rotating the fibers about a central axis. You should twist each strand in the same direction (usually clockwise, although for lefties, I suggest going counterclockwise). The strands do not have to be twisted the same number of times, but the rope tends to have fewer kinks when they are more twisted and when the number of t
