icemancometh Posted April 30, 2001 Share Posted April 30, 2001 Awhile back I think that I saw a company that makes rugs out of old climbing ropes. Does anyone know the company? Even better, does anyone know how (have directions on) how to weave one? --> Thanks for the help. There were several books that I found at the B&N bookstore that had directions to weave several differnt types of "mats". I made one out of a 9mil in under an hour. I looks so damn nice I don't know if I want to walk on it though! [This message has been edited by icemancometh (edited 05-04-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerg Posted April 30, 2001 Share Posted April 30, 2001 I used to have a copy of directions on making the rugs from ropes. It is pretty easy to do, if you have the time. The original rope-rugs came from sailors retiring old lines and/or making pads to preserve woodwork under tackle. If you spend some time at the library or at a sailing shop looking through books on knots and ropecraft you will probably be able to find instructions. Looking through Barnes and Noble, I found this book. Though I haven't actually looked at it, the description claims to have instructions on making rope mats and plaits. http://shop.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=0BQOVVSR01&mscssid=BPDJMP5FTMKQ8NJ0CG8190EF4TG06E6D&isbn=1566197716 Greg [This message has been edited by Gerg (edited 05-01-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none_dup1 Posted April 30, 2001 Share Posted April 30, 2001 At first I thought you were going to talk about a new style of hair piece for climbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Posted May 1, 2001 Share Posted May 1, 2001 If anyone does find that info, I would be interested. I have 4 or 5 ropes that would make good rugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest_m Posted May 1, 2001 Share Posted May 1, 2001 try http://www.roperugs.com/ btw, found this in < 10 seconds searching Google with "rope + rug" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_J Posted May 4, 2001 Share Posted May 4, 2001 I made my first rug without any directions about 8 years ago recovering from surgery. It actually came out half way decent. Although my son remarked that I must of had good pain killers to allow me to sit that long and do the weaving thing to make a rug, and I did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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