TOP 3 CORDAGE CLASS

Learn how to identify and harvest natural fiber for rope making from the top 3 cordage plants in North America: Stinging Nettle, Dogbane, and Milkweed!

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Student Reviews

  • So doable

    Linda Dillon

    I really enjoyed this course on making rope from plants. I have done this in the past beginning with the soda straw paper. It's exciting to know this skill...

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    I really enjoyed this course on making rope from plants. I have done this in the past beginning with the soda straw paper. It's exciting to know this skill because you never know when you'll need it.

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  • Weaving

    Donald Morris

    I just can not get enough of this. I think this is off the chain. love it.

    I just can not get enough of this. I think this is off the chain. love it.

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  • love making Natural Cordage

    James Mastin mastin

    easy to understand and follow. Could not be happier with course

    easy to understand and follow. Could not be happier with course

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  • 9tails thoughts on make cordage

    William Williams

    I have done the reverse wrap in the past So had an idea of how to do it. However, I think this may have improve my technique by watching how it's done. The b...

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    I have done the reverse wrap in the past So had an idea of how to do it. However, I think this may have improve my technique by watching how it's done. The bonus plan plant actually surprised me. I thought it was going to be Yucca or Cattail. Both plants that I have actually make cordage from. Outside of a few misspoken sections. This is a very informative course. The misspeaks. I think we're due to trying to film and nerves. It in no way takes away from the course. I enjoyed this thoroughly. I'm looking forward to more courses.

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Course curriculum

  • 1
    WELCOME
    • Welcome to Cordage Class!
    • Materials Discussion
    • Identification Fact Sheet Downloads (PDF)
    • [DOWNLOAD] Pocket Field Guide: NATURAL CORDAGE
  • 2
    Identification & Harvest
    • Identification: Stinging Nettle
    • Harvest: Stinging Nettle
    • Identification: Milkweed
    • Harvest: Milkweed
    • Identification: Dogbane
    • Harvest: Dogbane
  • 3
    Fiber Processing
  • 4
    Weaving into Cord
    • Reverse Wrap Technique
  • 5
    BONUS CORDAGE PLANT
    • BONUS Cordage Plant that's probably growing in your landscaping right now!
  • 6
    Final Thoughts
    • Next Steps

Meet your Instructor(s)

  • Creek Stewart

    Wilderness Survival Instructor

    Creek Stewart

    Creek Stewart is a Wilderness Survival Instructor, Author, and Television Host. He currently hosts the hit show SOS HOW TO SURVIVE on The Weather Channel and is the owner of Willow Haven Outdoor Survival School in Central Indiana.