Making Old Rope Mats Directions

Use thick rope and silicone paint to create a chic doormat that will add a splash of color to any entryway.

Making old rope mats directions.

The polyester rope and smooth paint are durable enough for snow covered boots or wet spring shoes. It is possible to make it for under 80 with cheaper cord. There were plenty of templates to draw to show where the rope cross and such and using nails on a board to hold it in place while you get it started. I wanted to make a rope mat so i googled how to make one.

Once you coil a complete circle use a medium to long stitch length and the widest zigzag setting to sew between the ropes and join them together. You will see that all turns between numbers 1 to 10 will then pass on the outside of the 1st rope. Take the beginning end of your wrapped and sewn rope and make a small clockwise coil. I am descended from 5 000 generations of tool using primates.

Small rope mats make excellent tablemats and hot pads. Before you add the glue caulk silicone get a big diametre strong darning needle and fishing line from the centre work through the sheath of each rope and stitch each strand together out and back repeat until you have sewn all around the rug. Another tip is to scotch guard the rug to protect it. Keep turning the coil and joining new rope to the coil until you reach the end of your sewn and wrapped rope.

You will see that all turns between numbers 1 to 10 will then pass on the outside of the 1st rope. My work has also appeared in readymade c t magazin für computertechnik and the wall street journal. Weave a rope mat. I decided to make a peg board loom that would allow for making different sizes of mats with various numbers of leads and bights.

Once you reach number 11 you will see that the rope naturally leads to an inside turn. Even though it took a couple days to make i thoroughly enjoyed watching it grow bit bit and so worth it in the end. Also i went to college and stuff. Rather than throw the old lines away i.

Good instructions but to add to the longevity of your rug dont just stitch the beginning and the ends. While living aboard our sailboat nine of cups we were constantly replacing worn and chafed halyards and dock lines. At number 1 follow the rope on the inside or left of the first line of rope so that at number 2 it passes on the outside of the first rope. I did use approximately 8 rolls of cord and the price came in around 120 but i did use a more expensive brand of cord.