Cordage made from a special part of the cattail leaves

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4 жыл бұрын

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.
Stay safe and stay tuned.

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@docv73 Жыл бұрын

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.

@mattiasnorberg 11 ай бұрын

Thank you😊 Yes cattail has many uses👍

@phyllisjeanfulton 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@mattiasnorberg 2 жыл бұрын

Great, thanks😊

@chelsiepheenix5036 3 жыл бұрын

I like that there is no commentary, peaceful

@mattiasnorberg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks😊

@281covfefe5 4 жыл бұрын

Thnxs for uploading and sharing this 👍🏻🇺🇸

@mattiasnorberg 4 жыл бұрын

👍😊

@JohnSmith-il4wi 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Mattias, from Chicago.

@mattiasnorberg 11 ай бұрын

😊👍

@paleoanonymous9026 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Would be interested to see how it hold up using it for a bow drill.

@mattiasnorberg 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it would. I think this one maybe is to thin🤔

@branni6538 4 жыл бұрын

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...........

@mattiasnorberg 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of using it as a fishing line, but we will see😊

@hatefulcrab8515 Жыл бұрын

On man be wild he used 3 pieces of string and braided it the opposite direction as your twine is swirled.

@bobk5747 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@mattiasnorberg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks👍😊

@TheJimtanker 3 жыл бұрын

I've never been able to use the thigh rolling method. Going to have to try more this winter.

@mattiasnorberg 3 жыл бұрын

Try it out👍

@jimpk1 Жыл бұрын

Me too. I should watch this a week ago. Now I still feel the pain of my thumb.

@Ensensu2 Жыл бұрын

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.

@engagedrandomcitizen561 8 ай бұрын

Probably makes for hairless legs...

@DalemGumino 2 жыл бұрын

Nice👍

@mattiasnorberg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks😊

@jonmcarthur5618 4 жыл бұрын

Love ❤️ it Mattis

@mattiasnorberg 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon😊

@haydendumont1061 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@mattiasnorberg 11 ай бұрын

👍😊

@HannaARTzink Жыл бұрын

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.

@mattiasnorberg Жыл бұрын

Thank you😊

@NayrbRellimer 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@mattiasnorberg 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe, but I don't think it's that durable🤔

@jaymalo5177 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@joysmith1213 8 ай бұрын

He wants you to buy his instructional videos

@abadodo8468 3 жыл бұрын

have you done a strength test on it? Could you fish with that string your making?

@mattiasnorberg 4 ай бұрын

The strength was about 7 kilos and yes it should work as a fishing line.

@robbmcdonalds2852 Жыл бұрын

Nice video! Did you have to soak or wet the fibers before rolling?

@mattiasnorberg 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, no I did not😊

@elyknavillus777 3 жыл бұрын

that's great if your legs aren't hairy

@shannonsmithjared 3 жыл бұрын

They definitely wouldn’t be after

@marleesroom8057 Жыл бұрын

Could this also be done by shredding the main length g the cattail?

@mattiasnorberg 4 ай бұрын

Yes the whole leaf can be used but the part in the video is a bit stronger.

@Thorsvickel 2 жыл бұрын

This is elvish material ! I manage to make thin rope very soft and robust. And very pretty to..

@mattiasnorberg 2 жыл бұрын

Thats great👍😊

@melissab8500 9 ай бұрын

I don't have any cattails but i have gobs of lemongrass, I'll have to try it and see

@mattiasnorberg 9 ай бұрын

👍😊

@birdfire0011 3 жыл бұрын

So This might be a weird question, but can you turn Cattail fluff into clothing thread similar to cotton?

@mattiasnorberg 3 жыл бұрын

I havent seen or read about it anywere and I dont think it's possible due to the structure of the fluff.

@birdfire0011 3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@mattiasnorberg 3 жыл бұрын

@@birdfire0011 You learn something new every day, I will check it out👍

@abittwisted 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@tinadriskell4469 Жыл бұрын

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.