tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post5510361230494382853..comments2024-02-19T15:55:26.403-05:00Comments on Stormdrane's Blog: Knots and nails crossing paths...Stormdranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-74409689989190572062015-08-21T18:44:33.893-04:002015-08-21T18:44:33.893-04:00I rarely sell to keep from getting burned out on m...I rarely sell to keep from getting burned out on my hobby, instead encourage folks to give knot work a try themselves. ;)<br /><br />For those that just want to buy handmade items, there are many that do custom work on ebay, etsy, artfire, and the buy/sell/trade sections of some online forums...Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-38229852952326391582015-08-21T18:18:56.760-04:002015-08-21T18:18:56.760-04:00I love the knotted horseshoe nail cross! Do you se...I love the knotted horseshoe nail cross! Do you sell this model on Ebay or Amazon?Anything Outdoor(ish)https://71-store.myshopify.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-35400230767065181072013-09-23T17:40:03.442-04:002013-09-23T17:40:03.442-04:00@Kevin, I've bought the smaller cord from ebay...@Kevin, I've bought the smaller cord from ebay, fixmyblinds.com, and RW Rope, but it's also available from GPJ Rope and Nibrol.com. <br /><br />Most of those sources are in my blog's links list. A quick search did not turn up silver as a color option, but some had 'gray'...Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-9712813319293540542013-09-23T14:11:50.851-04:002013-09-23T14:11:50.851-04:00You Sir, are an artist. Your work inspires me. I w...You Sir, are an artist. Your work inspires me. I wish I had the mind's eye to see these things. I really like the cross. I notice you refer to the small cord as 0.09 mm or 1.4 mm I am guessing that is from a specific retailer? Also, with the smaller cord, do you know of a place to get it in silver? Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07005168368097184795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-72562359704649300262013-07-15T00:41:19.857-04:002013-07-15T00:41:19.857-04:00@Tomas, I used a long single strand of cord to do...@Tomas, I used a long single strand of cord to do all the knot work on the cross.<br /><br />I started at the bottom/foot end of the cross and worked up from there, as described in the blog post.<br /><br />The long 4 bight knot starts off as a 2 bight knot, and there's a video link for the 4 bight version in the blog post too. ;)Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-1694162549506641122013-07-14T19:14:41.366-04:002013-07-14T19:14:41.366-04:00Hello stormdrane.
I have a couple questions about...Hello stormdrane. <br />I have a couple questions about this. <br />Is it 1 piece of nylon?<br />Is this weave like the one you posted in YouTube the double bight turk head? <br />Where do you start on the cross? <br />Please answer. Thank you in advance.<br />TomasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-41481206048920042412013-07-11T13:15:11.794-04:002013-07-11T13:15:11.794-04:00Hi Stormdrane,
You previously mentioned you try n...Hi Stormdrane,<br /><br />You previously mentioned you try not to sell your creations. Would you "trade" one if I made a donation to your fav charity? I'm former Army Officer and love anything cool made with parachute cord.<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />TAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16941992942402561190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-3168123877834322732013-06-13T00:18:41.276-04:002013-06-13T00:18:41.276-04:00I really want to learn how to make one of these! G...I really want to learn how to make one of these! Great work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-6522002098807677362013-04-21T17:07:54.117-04:002013-04-21T17:07:54.117-04:00@Rob, I used my small #1193-01 Perma-Lok lacing n...@Rob, I used my small <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001680PZA?tag=storsblog-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B001680PZA&adid=1QA12N0P1QJGGCSBGMW8" rel="nofollow">#1193-01 Perma-Lok lacing needle</a> with the 0.9mm cord and 1.4mm cord. <br /><br />Tandy Leather also makes a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NSLC0U/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=storsblog-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B001NSLC0U&adid=0T3SC183GE0A33XZY3WA" rel="nofollow">2-prong needle</a>, that clamps onto cord/leather for lacing/knot work. ;)Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-79460051603793107672013-04-21T16:41:56.010-04:002013-04-21T16:41:56.010-04:00Stormdrane,
Found your work inspiring. I have bou...Stormdrane,<br /><br />Found your work inspiring. I have bought some 0.9mm and horseshoe nails to attempt this work. What did you use to thread the 0.9mm cord? It is so small that the needle I have for my 550 paracord will not work.<br /><br />Regards,<br />RobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-2128466484256577152013-04-18T12:28:53.679-04:002013-04-18T12:28:53.679-04:00@NLL1002, I try to stay away from selling to keep ...@NLL1002, I try to stay away from selling to keep from getting burned out on my hobby, and encourage folks to give knot tying a try themselves. ;)Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-56969221206293641062013-04-18T11:48:10.188-04:002013-04-18T11:48:10.188-04:00I love your work. Do you sell your creations? I am...I love your work. Do you sell your creations? I am very interested in purchasing some of the crosses for me and my friends. NLL1002https://www.blogger.com/profile/00628352890021734979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-13559126170353030392013-04-16T21:31:03.256-04:002013-04-16T21:31:03.256-04:00I am new to paracording and find it relaxing. Now ...I am new to paracording and find it relaxing. Now that I have seen your amazing work, I am stressed because I can't do any of it! : )<br /><br />You have inspired me to keep trying. Please keep the videos and pictures coming, I am learning a great deal.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing you talent!!<br /><br />WojoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05650994865319870320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-60904334402523539152013-04-03T04:35:45.651-04:002013-04-03T04:35:45.651-04:00@Victor, I have done a Thor's Hammer pendant, ...@Victor, I have done a Thor's Hammer pendant, and there are pineapple knot patterns that have a 6-pointed star in them(Star of David), and some flat patterns also show a 6-pointed star and 5-pointed stars for a Pentacle pattern for those that wish to tie them.<br /><br />Here's an <a href="http://www.golden-knots.com/pendant.html" rel="nofollow">example link</a>.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-32862074928750150072013-04-02T11:20:55.230-04:002013-04-02T11:20:55.230-04:00I have checked out your blog for quite some time n...I have checked out your blog for quite some time now, and I have seen a lot of crosses you've done. But that's the only symbol I've ever seen on your blog - so, out of curiosity if you ever were to do a different symbol, any kind, what would it be?Victornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-68915747399340487942013-03-14T12:31:06.304-04:002013-03-14T12:31:06.304-04:00@Anonymous, The 'Chainmailed Endless Falls'...@Anonymous, The 'Chainmailed Endless Falls' pattern is shown in JD's book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/098555780X/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=098555780X&linkCode=as2&tag=storsblog-20" rel="nofollow">'Paracord Fusion Ties: Vol 1'</a>.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-82121269219986054542013-03-13T22:55:20.643-04:002013-03-13T22:55:20.643-04:00Do you know of any tutorials for the chain mail we...Do you know of any tutorials for the chain mail weave?<br />Here is an example if the link works...http://img1.etsystatic.com/001/0/6556896/il_570xN.400886185_m1p1.jpgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-69026348553675957462013-02-06T09:44:53.543-05:002013-02-06T09:44:53.543-05:00@ Stormdrane, love your work!! I just got into mak...@ Stormdrane, love your work!! I just got into making stuff with paracords and your videos started it all. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04245666598369784543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-18527644238494369952013-01-29T20:12:41.260-05:002013-01-29T20:12:41.260-05:00@clayton, If trying to tie the knots with one cont...@clayton, If trying to tie the knots with one continuous length of cord is too difficult, you can certainly just tie each individual knot with a separate strand of cord.<br /><br />With the tail end of the last knot's cord, wrap it around the center of the cross in the 'X' pattern, then tuck the end. <br /><br />With the knots all pushed in towards the center of the cross, you probably won't even be able to tell the difference between one tied with one length of string and another done with separated pieces... ;)Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-57101341823096166962013-01-29T19:56:33.530-05:002013-01-29T19:56:33.530-05:00Stormdrane: would you consider on making a clip on...Stormdrane: would you consider on making a clip on how to wrap the cross cause I've tried and having a trouble with the steps??? I would really appreciate it!!! Thanks and god bless :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08457802849940119979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-2039273468651393572013-01-11T11:45:37.538-05:002013-01-11T11:45:37.538-05:00@Stormdrane
I love your blog. I've been foll...@Stormdrane<br /><br />I love your blog. I've been following you for years, on here and Instructables. My GF collects cross necklaces, and I think this would be an awesome piece for her collection. I don't know if it's been suggested yet, because I haven't read through all the comments yet, but I would love to see this as an Instructable.<br /><br />Please.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322060651289783497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-56249977963053370882012-12-26T20:38:21.066-05:002012-12-26T20:38:21.066-05:00@Christopher, I have a couple of blog posts with ...@Christopher, I have a couple of <a href="http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/search?q=money+clip" rel="nofollow">blog posts</a> with knot work and money clips. Descriptions of the knot work used are in the posts. ;)Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-49635855263152538972012-12-26T20:29:28.141-05:002012-12-26T20:29:28.141-05:00I have been looking at many of the designs that ar...I have been looking at many of the designs that are here. I'm looking for a money clip and lanyard design but I can't seem to fine it. Do you know where it is and how I can learn to do it? Thanks, ChrisAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605419689580328477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-70837553830641988562012-12-24T19:57:28.192-05:002012-12-24T19:57:28.192-05:00Merry Christmas, Brigid! :)Merry Christmas, Brigid! :)Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-75229283557123353552012-12-24T17:22:57.995-05:002012-12-24T17:22:57.995-05:00Merry Christmas Stormdrane!!
your friend,
BrigidMerry Christmas Stormdrane!!<br /><br />your friend,<br />BrigidHome on the Rangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836315423040719919noreply@blogger.com