Natural Cordage Resources and Inspiration
Cordage is made from lengths of fiber twisted together to make it stronger than it would be otherwise. I started experimenting with making natural cordage from my local plants during quarantine and enjoyed the meditative and satisfying process. Here are some of the most helpful resources I’ve found along the way!
Bone + Specimen Processing Tips and Resources
Want to start making your own bony creations? This is a collection of helpful tips and resources gathered from my own experiences and around the web.
Introduction to Natural Inks
Exploring the plants around you to see what colors you can create is an inspiring way to connect with your local ecosystem. This article has some tips and tricks for getting started with your own inksperiments.
Pokeberry Ink Tutorial
This is a tutorial for making ink from abundant (and poisonous!) pokeberries. The best time to harvest is in the early fall, when they are plump and dark purple.
If you learn better through visuals (or want clarification on the written directions) there is a video version of the tutorial at the bottom of this post.