How To Make A Rope Mat

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How to make a rope mat. In case you do not have access to a wooden board you can simply secure the pattern to the ground using tent pegs sticks and alike. Small rope mats make excellent tablemats and hot pads. I decided to make a peg board loom that. Wash your rope before starting to weave for a cleaner more vibrant finish.

When making your model mat use the palm of your hand to hold the rope in place as you pull the rope though the knot. There were plenty of templates to draw to show where the rope cross and such and using nails on a board to hold it in place while you get it started. While living aboard our sailboat nine of cups we were constantly replacing worn and chafed halyards and dock lines. Adjustable rope mat weaving loom.

If you like my video please hit like and subscribe if you d li. Rather than throw the old lines away i. As a final step turn over your finished rope mat.