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ABOUT
๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ก๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐๐ง๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ก๐ ๐ช๐๐ง๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ก๐ฆ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ด ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ก ๐ข๐ก๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐! We'll journey through the fascinating world of the Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica), a powerful plant with a rich history as a textile fibre, tracing its origins and various forms. This Nettle Fibre Cordage Online Course focuses on purely mechanical methods for extracting nettle fibre, requiring minimal tools and no retting, making it ideal for small batches and limited spaces. You'll learn the art of sustainable harvesting, discovering the optimal time to pick nettles for maximum fibre strength, and understanding the subtle differences between the common stinging variety and its rare, stingless counterpart. We'll de-mystify the stinging sensation and provide practical tips for safe handling. From the "Minimum Effort Method" for simple cordage to the more refined "Scraped Nettle Fibre" technique for spinning, you'll gain hands-on knowledge to transform raw nettle stems into beautiful and strong fibers. We'll also explore the surprising use of nettle leaves as a natural dye, producing lovely shades of yellow, olive, and green. Finally, you'll master various applications for your handmade nettle fibre, including robust cordage, spinning for yarn, and even creating loop-manipulated projects inspired by prehistoric techniques. Embrace the rustic charm of handmade nettle creations, and take on challenges like the "One Nettle Sewing Thread Challenge" to hone your skills. ๐ก๐ฒ๐๐๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ข๐ป๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐ & ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐: - 365 days of access - Downloadable resources - Tutor support via course forum
