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Hello, I’d like to start making ships bell ropes etc as a hobby and wondered if you could recommend a book for an absolute beginner. Also a good supplier of coloured cords etc that would be used to make them???
Hello Neil, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I would say that the best book for making a bell rope and other projects is, Knot Craft and Rope Mats, by Des (listed above). Also if you are just looking to make a bell rope, then it may be worth contacting Mikko Snellman. He sells bell rope kits, so you get everything you need to make a bell rope. Mikko is also a supplier of good quality cordage. If you are on facebook I can link you to some grouops that you may find useful? Regards John.
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This looks like fun.
Hello, I’d like to start making ships bell ropes etc as a hobby and wondered if you could recommend a book for an absolute beginner. Also a good supplier of coloured cords etc that would be used to make them???
Many thanks for your time.
Hello Neil, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I would say that the best book for making a bell rope and other projects is, Knot Craft and Rope Mats, by Des (listed above). Also if you are just looking to make a bell rope, then it may be worth contacting Mikko Snellman. He sells bell rope kits, so you get everything you need to make a bell rope. Mikko is also a supplier of good quality cordage. If you are on facebook I can link you to some grouops that you may find useful? Regards John.
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