If you are looking for sisal go to a plumbing store and ask them for a hank of hemp. A plumber uses hemp to waterproof joints on galvanised or black iron pipes. Most plumbing stores should have hemp available.
In the US most black iron pipe is used for gas. We are switching to plastics that can deal with thermal expansion. And we use Teflon tape. I feel like this might be hard to find in the US :(
My ADHD has my fully engaged in this. All other chores and responsibilities have been put on hold until I've completed this. My wife is going to be so mad at you.
I keep thinking of this comment while watching this video and I keep laughing. I am so dialed in to this guy's meticulous explanation of how to properly braid an ancient weapon. My life is paused.
I have made 3 hand braided slings in my life. One long , one short and one for a pole sling. I am 58 years old and still have all 3. But I seriously doubt I will ever make another. You sir have my respect for your PATIENCE AND DEXTERITY !
You, sir, are an INVALUABLE asset to the sling community. I'm lost for words to qualify your presentation. WONDERFUL, AMAZING and SUPERB comes to mind. May all the luck in the World be with you!!
Another item to add to my ever-expanding list of “Things I Never Knew I Needed And Now Have To Make”! The only comment I wish to make is that, instead of the constrictor-type overhand knot for retaining the tassel, a Matthew Walker knot be used, as each strand of the tassel is used to lock into the others (basically a series of interleaved overhand knots). Thank you for a complete and thorough explanation of this process!
Thanks to this video, I was finally able to make my own sling. I made mine out of synthetic twine. It was the worst material to work with especially when tapering. Though the worst part was joining both legs of the basket. It took nearly an hour to get it positioned just right so I could continue weaving. But the sling works. It works beautifully. You, sir, are an amazing teacher. Can hardly wait for Part 3.
Wow. I've been making thinks out of string, cord, and fibers since I was a small child, but I never had anyone to show me anything. Over my decades of doing this, I have made maybe 12 slings. It's always been out of my own curiosity, though. On the third or fourth sling,I came up with a design which is basically this, apparently. I never thought to include a different type of fiber for the tassel at the end of the sling. That makes a lot of sense. My daughter sent me this video today after we were having a discussion about some of the things I've made and she was saying that it is a lot like how "practical archeologists" figure things out. (Sorry if I misspoke there. I've never heard this term before.) I've never seen how slings were actually built, have never used an actual sling, and am just a guy with no university schooling. I'm just curious about how things work. It brings me tremendous joy to see that I "created" something which has been known since ancient times. Which is to say that I am so happy this video exists. It makes me so happy to know that the techniques I've developed organically over decades of messing with things are the same that have been used for millennia.
You are a good example of a basic human brain, @ericdavis2145. Your interest in teaching yourself things, experimentation over time, and arrival at a design you say is similar to the one in this video--it shows how a naturally intelligent person from any era of history can come up with remarkable pieces of technology, with very little starting input. That's one reason I'm glad that experimental archaeology has come to be a respected field--there's been a prejudice against "primitive man" for so long, as if our ancestors were backwoods hicks and we're ever so much better than we were. Nope; bring a Cro Magnon forward in time, train them in computer programming, and they'll probably invent Facebook in no time. I've had the same experience you've had in other inventions, putting together a device and then coming across the "real' version of it, and finding that I'd hit upon the same design. It's a nifty feeling.
Over the years I've always had such curiosity of ancient/medieval weapons, and have been crafting and carving swords and piked weaponry since childhood. Ranged weapons have always been a struggle however. This video has definitely opened a whole new world for me, and I hope you know that your teachings will never be forgotten. Thank you
Like 1000 times more difficult than a bow string. Awesome stuff, thanks so much for talking the time and sacrifice to learn this, in this age of cut plastic overburden.
The way you splice in the dyneema is very well thought-out. The wax is another great idea. It ends up with a nicer braid that looks better and is probably more durable than the way I have been doing it.
For the waxing of the pouch and whole sling, you can apply it to the outside, then throw it on a cookie sheet and put it in the oven at 80-90C or so. I've found it melts in quite nicely and evenly that way.
Amazing stuff! I want to thank you for making me appreciate the balearic sling and the sling in general. I am waiting on the video in which you discuss how to sling properly. Thanks!
4:38 I would like to emphasize what you said, in case someone makes the same mistake as me. Twisting BOTH sides OUTWARDS is key. If one strand is rotated inwards it will make the whole cord twist. This can result in inacurate shots and will make loading the sling more difficult (because you have to figure out the correct orientation) So if you want a nice and straight sling you have to twist the braids outwards, it cannot alternate or switch, even if thats easier on your fingers. Absolute Gem of a video, keep it up!
Thank you for this tutorial, i finally built my first sling. I used hemp for this one and it took me around 6 hours and it wasn't as perfect as yours obviously but i am still surprised with the outcome. Next time i will try with sparto since it is very common where i live (Iberia), and i will also try to make a pouch to use smaller ammunition.
Велика подяка вам за відео.Вже тривалий час захоплююсь темою балеарської пращі,але досі не знаходив такого докладного керивництва по її виготовленню.Ще раз дякую вам за гарну роботу!
A few years ago I grew some Kenaf, a fiber plant similar to hemp🤔pondering. Your work is beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration and thoroughness in showing how to braid the sling.
This is a great tutorial, I really enjoyed It! I'm spanish and altough I have been practising with the sling for a few years now and I have made a couple of them myself, this video made me want to make more slings hahaha. My grandfather has worked with esparto for decades and I made a couple of slings following this tutorial with the esparto he collects. I'm very excited for the next video!
Gracias señor por este excelente, detallado y elaborado vídeo para la elaboración de la honda balear. Gracias por mantener viva este arma que tiene miles de años. Un saludo cordial desde España.
You caught that first shot of the rock flying by the cam perfectly. It was a perfect shot. Just that first scene in your vid, it was Artistically perfect in that unexplainable way.
Used this demo to make my own out of reinforced paracord, which almost has the same rigidity. Used all of the braiding techniques and eventually made a super slick sling that just absolutely rockets any projectile that I want. Super cool stuff yo
Beautiful sling. Many thanks for showing how to make the original. I usually cut a few corners being lazy and impatient and make mine from paracord. A bowline loop for the split pocket and small one for retention cord, and a knot on the release cord. Good for tennis balls for the dog. For stones I use duct tape to cover the split pocket. I’d like to see an expert trained on the traditional Balearic design try a paracord sling and compare accuracy.
Just now dawned on me that my round braided paracord ones have been dumb because for every single one I've forgotten to take into account that the entire braid/pouch should be turned 90 degrees from the fingerloop. Has worked anyway, DUE to them being round and having 2x knots towards the top allowing for some twisting, but moving forward will get that right. Will make another flat braid after the one I'm working on now and retry. Gotten about 100x better at braiding for the short while I've been doing this and videos like this one have been instrumental in me learning so thank you.
What an amazing tutorial video! Your explanation on each part was so thorough and very appreciated. Just to watch your awesome craftwork was mesmerizing. Simple video placement, great lighting, closeup on cameras, soothing voice and temperament, and also loved to hear the relaxing birds sing in the background. Well done! Thank you so much for your time, talent and enemy. It’s easy to see how much your enjoy craft. I’m not sure if you sell these, but it would be an honor to own one of yours.
This entire process of creating and using the sling is a beautiful art. I think I might be in love. Haha I'm going to see what material I can source to make my own. Thank you for the valuable information!!
This is going to sound like I went off the deep end. Just today on a drive, I was thinking to myself that I have loads of information I will never use in everyday conversation or applications. I was thinking of examples and I thought about how much I know about Balearic Slings. Mind you, it was a thought that came and went through my mind in an instant, no more no less. I have not looked up slings on the internet since the early days in the 90s. I haven't talked to anyone about it and haven't really given it much thought in years except for today. I get on UA-cam and this video is in my recommended. WTF!!!
I wonder what would happen if the sling itself was made of such fishing cord 24:42? It is very strong and as I know it is practically unstretchable (which is a very important quality for a sling). And also this material is well protected from moisture and the sling will not need to be waxed. I am planning to do exactly that, but I am interested in your opinion. Thanks.
holy god, that's a lot of work... And clearly this takes a lot of practice even though you make it look easy. I can imagine I'd fck it up multiple times before getting it even half right. An amazing instructional video. It should get somesort of educational award.
I've been braiding different types of whips for a little while now and realized pretty quickly that soaking my whips in hot liquid paraffin wax does an amazing job at protecting them. It also adds just a little bit of weight. I'm almost positive your slings would benefit from dunking the entire sling in wax and letting it impregnate the fibers then wipe off the excess. This would surely help with the fiber types that are sensitive to moisture as well by waterproofing them. You already wax a portion of them so going ahead and doing the whole sling would probably be great. I haven't tried making a sling yet so I don't know for sure. When making whips with Paracord we usually pull out the guts of the cord and it basically gets wasted. I think I'm going to try using those guts to braid up a sling. They should work perfectly for all the splicing and tapering required in making these slings. I'll probably try it out with some hemp as well since it's readily available. Thanks for making this video! I needed another good project idea.
I usually fully wax hemp and linen slings. Slowly add the wax until it soaks through to the other side of the braid. When held over heat, it shouldn't look "wet", as that means there is too much wax. Too much wax makes the sling overly stiff. Water will still works it's way into the braid (so not good in the rain), but changes in humidity doesn't effect it.
ive braided many a sling with the internals of paracord because i also hollowed it out to thin out the paracord i was using to make other slings lol, i always use a leather cup however and if going for this full balearic split braid it might be a little slick
This is a very nice sling, you are very talented. I am thoroughly enjoying this. Thank you. I find that the best tool to cut dyneema is a ceramic blade.
I really want to make one of these. I make Flemish twist bowstrings which have some similarity with the weaving. I also have been doing paracord slings for years but have never been happy with the way they grip. Brownells B50 bow string material should make a good cracker. It works OK for whips. Thanks for the step by step!
So glad there was a part two and can’t wait for part three! This was a fantastic video and I’m off to try and source material to make my own Balearic sling! New subscriber 😊✌🏻
I am incredibly impressed with this tutorial. I've been tempted to make a braided sling on a few occasions and never stuck the process out. I'd be curious to know how long it takes you to make a sling like this. Maybe I'll give it a go with some paracord and see if it makes any sense or if the taper just doesn't work. Maybe I can core it part way through and use that for some taper. Thank you very much for the detailed and enlightening video =).
I'm mid way and I never would've guessed weaving using single strands would end up being faster than yarn but since they're shorter it eliminates the need to pull the excess through to the other side! I'm gonna have to test this with a bowstring, hopefully it won't damage the bow >
Hi, this is an awesome video and I can't wait to give it a try once I get home from studying abroad. I think that it could be a good idea to thicken the retention cord before starting the pouch at the knee rather than after so that the joint is thick on both sides rather than thin going into the pouch at the knee and thick coming out of it at the belly to increase strength and symmetry.
I met a few Balearic slingers make their slings this, but it seems just personal preference. It isn't an area that will experience any wear, so most don't make the retention cord side like the belly.
Something that might be interesting, given your past videos and involvement in your local scene, is seeing what it would sound like for a whole group of slingers to let fly at the same time like your past video with the Roman clay stones. I bet it would sound quite intimidating!
Hi, first of all, congratulations for the video, it is very complete and clear to understand. I have a crucial question: are the fibers you use raw or processed fibers? I ask you because I would like to make a sling by collecting wild esparto grass (it grows near my town) but I have read that people who work with esparto dry it for a while, and also process it by "majado" which literally means "crushed." (the esparto is beaten to give it flexibility) somewhere I also read that they cook or steam the esparto for the same flexibility purpose. It's a shame that my grandparents are no longer here, and I don't know any old people who know about esparto crafts, like they used to be
When you use fibers from yarn (linen or hemp), do you splice in new strings, or do you use the whole length from the beginning? If so, how long do the single strings have to be for the whole sling? I imangine the braiding to be a little chaotic with the whole length from the beginning.
With yarns, I only splice in new ones at the pouch. For a short sling, 19" I will do two wingspans, for a 28" three wingspans. The yarns added for the pouch do not have to be very long.
Very awesome tutorial. When you make a Balearic sling using hemp or linen, would you have to unweave the twine for braiding so that you work with loose fibers?
@@CaptainBrash Yes definately. Amongst my 1,001 unfinished projects I have hanging around is skeins of processed nettle fibres to be plaited into a ling just so.
If you are looking for sisal go to a plumbing store and ask them for a hank of hemp. A plumber uses hemp to waterproof joints on galvanised or black iron pipes. Most plumbing stores should have hemp available.
In the US most black iron pipe is used for gas. We are switching to plastics that can deal with thermal expansion. And we use Teflon tape. I feel like this might be hard to find in the US :(
I feel like jute might be a fine replacement, and any hardware store has jute baling twine.
@@UA-camGaveMyHandleAway i got some hemp from the 99 cent store
Didn't know that. Thank you.
@@sofa_king_koolnot mine apparently lol. Cotton twin yes, but I've only found jute for Christmas 😂. Nightmare
My ADHD has my fully engaged in this. All other chores and responsibilities have been put on hold until I've completed this. My wife is going to be so mad at you.
I keep thinking of this comment while watching this video and I keep laughing. I am so dialed in to this guy's meticulous explanation of how to properly braid an ancient weapon. My life is paused.
Offering solidarity as a representative of the autistic unit.
dude same! 🤣 I also have ADHD and have put everything else on hold until I have made and mastered this.
😂ADHD rules! 😅
Bro same
If you ever sold slings made like this, I would totally buy it
I have made 3 hand braided slings in my life. One long , one short and one for a pole sling. I am 58 years old and still have all 3. But I seriously doubt I will ever make another. You sir have my respect for your PATIENCE AND DEXTERITY !
Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
Sir, what fibers did you use on your slings?
You, sir, are an INVALUABLE asset to the sling community.
I'm lost for words to qualify your presentation. WONDERFUL, AMAZING and SUPERB comes to mind.
May all the luck in the World be with you!!
This is what youtube is for. Amazing work. Thank you for the education!
This is the best video I've seen yet, on how to make a Balearic sling. Thank you so much.
You're so welcome ❤
Agreed 💯. By far the best video on this advanced braiding technique, too.
This is the best instructional video on the balearic sling making on UA-cam. Thank you so much for making this valuable content.
Another item to add to my ever-expanding list of “Things I Never Knew I Needed And Now Have To Make”! The only comment I wish to make is that, instead of the constrictor-type overhand knot for retaining the tassel, a Matthew Walker knot be used, as each strand of the tassel is used to lock into the others (basically a series of interleaved overhand knots).
Thank you for a complete and thorough explanation of this process!
That series of interwoven knots is also the basis for nalbinding, so now you can have fun with something else.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks to this video, I was finally able to make my own sling. I made mine out of synthetic twine. It was the worst material to work with especially when tapering. Though the worst part was joining both legs of the basket. It took nearly an hour to get it positioned just right so I could continue weaving. But the sling works. It works beautifully. You, sir, are an amazing teacher. Can hardly wait for Part 3.
This is guy is very thorough , very detailed & he leaves nothing out .He's a very good teacher .I learnt so much from this video .👌
The man, the myth, the legend! It's finally here! I think it's time to make another sling.
Wow. I've been making thinks out of string, cord, and fibers since I was a small child, but I never had anyone to show me anything. Over my decades of doing this, I have made maybe 12 slings. It's always been out of my own curiosity, though.
On the third or fourth sling,I came up with a design which is basically this, apparently. I never thought to include a different type of fiber for the tassel at the end of the sling. That makes a lot of sense.
My daughter sent me this video today after we were having a discussion about some of the things I've made and she was saying that it is a lot like how "practical archeologists" figure things out. (Sorry if I misspoke there. I've never heard this term before.)
I've never seen how slings were actually built, have never used an actual sling, and am just a guy with no university schooling. I'm just curious about how things work.
It brings me tremendous joy to see that I "created" something which has been known since ancient times. Which is to say that I am so happy this video exists.
It makes me so happy to know that the techniques I've developed organically over decades of messing with things are the same that have been used for millennia.
You are a good example of a basic human brain, @ericdavis2145. Your interest in teaching yourself things, experimentation over time, and arrival at a design you say is similar to the one in this video--it shows how a naturally intelligent person from any era of history can come up with remarkable pieces of technology, with very little starting input. That's one reason I'm glad that experimental archaeology has come to be a respected field--there's been a prejudice against "primitive man" for so long, as if our ancestors were backwoods hicks and we're ever so much better than we were. Nope; bring a Cro Magnon forward in time, train them in computer programming, and they'll probably invent Facebook in no time.
I've had the same experience you've had in other inventions, putting together a device and then coming across the "real' version of it, and finding that I'd hit upon the same design. It's a nifty feeling.
Experimental archaeologist I think is what you mean. I am doing a masters in this. Possibly going to look at slings for my dissertation.
And people still insist that aliens had to teach us everything, as if people aren't clearly very capable of figuring things out themselves
@@Hubbletheory It was the ancient gods that taught us, not aliens. :)
Over the years I've always had such curiosity of ancient/medieval weapons, and have been crafting and carving swords and piked weaponry since childhood. Ranged weapons have always been a struggle however. This video has definitely opened a whole new world for me, and I hope you know that your teachings will never be forgotten. Thank you
Like 1000 times more difficult than a bow string. Awesome stuff, thanks so much for talking the time and sacrifice to learn this, in this age of cut plastic overburden.
I have made about 20 slings using various materials, and you just gave me several ideas for how to improve. Excellent video. Thank you.
I’ve been plaiting whips for years now. With your instruction, I have this in the bag. I can’t wait to start. Thank you so much!
I've never seen a 5 strand done like that. Very neat. Thanks for sharing!
I always assumed the slings where made from leather! This video has certainly educated me. Thank you very much.
The way you splice in the dyneema is very well thought-out. The wax is another great idea. It ends up with a nicer braid that looks better and is probably more durable than the way I have been doing it.
For the waxing of the pouch and whole sling, you can apply it to the outside, then throw it on a cookie sheet and put it in the oven at 80-90C or so. I've found it melts in quite nicely and evenly that way.
Amazing stuff! I want to thank you for making me appreciate the balearic sling and the sling in general. I am waiting on the video in which you discuss how to sling properly. Thanks!
4:38 I would like to emphasize what you said, in case someone makes the same mistake as me.
Twisting BOTH sides OUTWARDS is key. If one strand is rotated inwards it will make the whole cord twist. This can result in inacurate shots and will make loading the sling more difficult (because you have to figure out the correct orientation)
So if you want a nice and straight sling you have to twist the braids outwards, it cannot alternate or switch, even if thats easier on your fingers.
Absolute Gem of a video, keep it up!
Thank you for this tutorial, i finally built my first sling. I used hemp for this one and it took me around 6 hours and it wasn't as perfect as yours obviously but i am still surprised with the outcome.
Next time i will try with sparto since it is very common where i live (Iberia), and i will also try to make a pouch to use smaller ammunition.
Велика подяка вам за відео.Вже тривалий час захоплююсь темою балеарської пращі,але досі не знаходив такого докладного керивництва по її виготовленню.Ще раз дякую вам за гарну роботу!
This is on my (very long) list of cool projects to try one day! Thank you.
A few years ago I grew some Kenaf, a fiber plant similar to hemp🤔pondering. Your work is beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration and thoroughness in showing how to braid the sling.
This is a great tutorial, I really enjoyed It! I'm spanish and altough I have been practising with the sling for a few years now and I have made a couple of them myself, this video made me want to make more slings hahaha. My grandfather has worked with esparto for decades and I made a couple of slings following this tutorial with the esparto he collects. I'm very excited for the next video!
It's a skill and an art. Wonderful!
Gracias señor por este excelente, detallado y elaborado vídeo para la elaboración de la honda balear. Gracias por mantener viva este arma que tiene miles de años.
Un saludo cordial desde España.
You caught that first shot of the rock flying by the cam perfectly. It was a perfect shot. Just that first scene in your vid, it was Artistically perfect in that unexplainable way.
Thanks!
Thanks for this. I actually know how to braid, but this is all new and useful. Next is materials- this is exciting.
very nice and detailed, my respect. Since I have seen your slings with my own eyes, I know that they can compete with the best from the islands. 👍
This is going to help so many people making these slings. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Used this demo to make my own out of reinforced paracord, which almost has the same rigidity. Used all of the braiding techniques and eventually made a super slick sling that just absolutely rockets any projectile that I want. Super cool stuff yo
I’ve never been interested in this, but I think I’m going to try to make one just for kicks.
just found out this even exists from your last video, this is so cool
Thank you brother 👍🏼
From Montreal with love 💪🏼🪖👊🏼🚛📣📯🇦🇶
Beautiful sling. Many thanks for showing how to make the original. I usually cut a few corners being lazy and impatient and make mine from paracord. A bowline loop for the split pocket and small one for retention cord, and a knot on the release cord. Good for tennis balls for the dog. For stones I use duct tape to cover the split pocket. I’d like to see an expert trained on the traditional Balearic design try a paracord sling and compare accuracy.
Amazing video, I never imagine I’d be able to braid my own sling. You have inspired me, thanks.
your attention to detail and craftsmanship is commendable. Would love to have one of your slings.
Wow. Finally it is here. The process is more complex than how I make slings. Guess I know now how my next step in sling making looks like.
Long live the Bassetja Balear. The most versatile, simple and potent range weapon of the past.
Just now dawned on me that my round braided paracord ones have been dumb because for every single one I've forgotten to take into account that the entire braid/pouch should be turned 90 degrees from the fingerloop. Has worked anyway, DUE to them being round and having 2x knots towards the top allowing for some twisting, but moving forward will get that right. Will make another flat braid after the one I'm working on now and retry. Gotten about 100x better at braiding for the short while I've been doing this and videos like this one have been instrumental in me learning so thank you.
All those beautiful stones to sling.
Absolutely brilliant. Excellent job on this video AA! 👍
A brilliantly clear and informative video. I am off to try and braid one myself. Thank you very much. 👍🏻
I really enjoyed your video and look forward to the next on your technique and how to use it. Thank you so much!
This was epic, very informative and enjoyable to watch.
What an amazing tutorial video! Your explanation on each part was so thorough and very appreciated. Just to watch your awesome craftwork was mesmerizing. Simple video placement, great lighting, closeup on cameras, soothing voice and temperament, and also loved to hear the relaxing birds sing in the background. Well done! Thank you so much for your time, talent and enemy. It’s easy to see how much your enjoy craft.
I’m not sure if you sell these, but it would be an honor to own one of yours.
Thanks for your time and skills it’s exciting to see this… I’m inspired to have a go at making one!
Beautiful craft. Thank you for detailed instruction how to make it!
I say my good sir, you've earned yourself a sub within the first few minutes, great stuff!
Thank you!
Such a good tutorial! 🤩 Thank you so much
You should have more subscribers. Your content is fantastic.
Thanks!
Banger vid bro, I learnt so much from your 5 plait and 2 way splices.
Cheers! 👊♥️
This entire process of creating and using the sling is a beautiful art. I think I might be in love. Haha I'm going to see what material I can source to make my own. Thank you for the valuable information!!
That’s a really cool skill and fun tool to have.
This is going to sound like I went off the deep end. Just today on a drive, I was thinking to myself that I have loads of information I will never use in everyday conversation or applications. I was thinking of examples and I thought about how much I know about Balearic Slings. Mind you, it was a thought that came and went through my mind in an instant, no more no less. I have not looked up slings on the internet since the early days in the 90s. I haven't talked to anyone about it and haven't really given it much thought in years except for today. I get on UA-cam and this video is in my recommended. WTF!!!
I wonder what would happen if the sling itself was made of such fishing cord 24:42? It is very strong and as I know it is practically unstretchable (which is a very important quality for a sling). And also this material is well protected from moisture and the sling will not need to be waxed. I am planning to do exactly that, but I am interested in your opinion. Thanks.
Thank you very much for this great tutorial!
That was amazing. I am in Spain and I have access to esparto, so I know what materials I will use!
I cant tell if the nail clipper is gigantic or if youve got tiny hands, but it is putting me in hysterics!🤣
holy god, that's a lot of work... And clearly this takes a lot of practice even though you make it look easy. I can imagine I'd fck it up multiple times before getting it even half right. An amazing instructional video. It should get somesort of educational award.
Most excellent video bro, thanks!
I've been braiding different types of whips for a little while now and realized pretty quickly that soaking my whips in hot liquid paraffin wax does an amazing job at protecting them. It also adds just a little bit of weight. I'm almost positive your slings would benefit from dunking the entire sling in wax and letting it impregnate the fibers then wipe off the excess. This would surely help with the fiber types that are sensitive to moisture as well by waterproofing them.
You already wax a portion of them so going ahead and doing the whole sling would probably be great. I haven't tried making a sling yet so I don't know for sure.
When making whips with Paracord we usually pull out the guts of the cord and it basically gets wasted. I think I'm going to try using those guts to braid up a sling. They should work perfectly for all the splicing and tapering required in making these slings. I'll probably try it out with some hemp as well since it's readily available.
Thanks for making this video! I needed another good project idea.
I usually fully wax hemp and linen slings. Slowly add the wax until it soaks through to the other side of the braid. When held over heat, it shouldn't look "wet", as that means there is too much wax. Too much wax makes the sling overly stiff.
Water will still works it's way into the braid (so not good in the rain), but changes in humidity doesn't effect it.
ive braided many a sling with the internals of paracord because i also hollowed it out to thin out the paracord i was using to make other slings lol, i always use a leather cup however and if going for this full balearic split braid it might be a little slick
El mejor video de la vida/ the beste video of the life!!!
Im a crocheter and have access to stiff cotton yarn, will be attempting a crochet version of this. Wish me luck!!
YES Was very excited for this video! Definitely worth the wait and the sling is perfect
This is a very nice sling, you are very talented. I am thoroughly enjoying this. Thank you.
I find that the best tool to cut dyneema is a ceramic blade.
Amazing content, I wish you all the best and will help spread the word!
Great video, I'm on my third esparto sling now, still having trouble with the tassel, hopefully third time is the charm!
I really want to make one of these. I make Flemish twist bowstrings which have some similarity with the weaving. I also have been doing paracord slings for years but have never been happy with the way they grip. Brownells B50 bow string material should make a good cracker. It works OK for whips. Thanks for the step by step!
I’m a string maker myself and thought the same thing, similar to a bowstring 👍
So glad there was a part two and can’t wait for part three! This was a fantastic video and I’m off to try and source material to make my own Balearic sling! New subscriber 😊✌🏻
Thank you!
I am incredibly impressed with this tutorial. I've been tempted to make a braided sling on a few occasions and never stuck the process out. I'd be curious to know how long it takes you to make a sling like this. Maybe I'll give it a go with some paracord and see if it makes any sense or if the taper just doesn't work. Maybe I can core it part way through and use that for some taper. Thank you very much for the detailed and enlightening video =).
Beautiful and brilliant!
I'm mid way and I never would've guessed weaving using single strands would end up being faster than yarn but since they're shorter it eliminates the need to pull the excess through to the other side! I'm gonna have to test this with a bowstring, hopefully it won't damage the bow >
Very nice work! Interesting too.
Do you sell your slings?
Amazing work!
Best how to on the tube. Thanks..
awsome and very informative video. Thank you
REALLY cool... doing it now (with hemp fiber)
Hi, this is an awesome video and I can't wait to give it a try once I get home from studying abroad. I think that it could be a good idea to thicken the retention cord before starting the pouch at the knee rather than after so that the joint is thick on both sides rather than thin going into the pouch at the knee and thick coming out of it at the belly to increase strength and symmetry.
I met a few Balearic slingers make their slings this, but it seems just personal preference. It isn't an area that will experience any wear, so most don't make the retention cord side like the belly.
@@Archaic-Arms Good to know, thanks for the reply!
Amazing video dude
Très beau travail ! Bravo !
BEAUTIFUL!!!
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Great video, sir.
Real nice! Makes me want to make one
Most excellent. Thank you.
Excellent video. Been looking forward to this for a while. Where do you source your Esparto from?
Looking for a new supplier, as the esparto I got a while back isn't available anymore. If I find some I'm considering importing for sale .
@@Archaic-Armsany luck with the esparto
Great video. Thank you very much!!!!
beautiful instrument!
Something that might be interesting, given your past videos and involvement in your local scene, is seeing what it would sound like for a whole group of slingers to let fly at the same time like your past video with the Roman clay stones.
I bet it would sound quite intimidating!
Hi, first of all, congratulations for the video, it is very complete and clear to understand.
I have a crucial question: are the fibers you use raw or processed fibers? I ask you because I would like to make a sling by collecting wild esparto grass (it grows near my town) but I have read that people who work with esparto dry it for a while, and also process it by "majado" which literally means "crushed." (the esparto is beaten to give it flexibility) somewhere I also read that they cook or steam the esparto for the same flexibility purpose.
It's a shame that my grandparents are no longer here, and I don't know any old people who know about esparto crafts, like they used to be
very clear instruction. u should create more other instruction videos.
Best thing to watch at 3 a.m 😂😂😂😂😂
When you use fibers from yarn (linen or hemp), do you splice in new strings, or do you use the whole length from the beginning? If so, how long do the single strings have to be for the whole sling?
I imangine the braiding to be a little chaotic with the whole length from the beginning.
With yarns, I only splice in new ones at the pouch. For a short sling, 19" I will do two wingspans, for a 28" three wingspans. The yarns added for the pouch do not have to be very long.
Very awesome tutorial. When you make a Balearic sling using hemp or linen, would you have to unweave the twine for braiding so that you work with loose fibers?
In that context, I'd just keep the yarns as is. I only extract fibre if the individual fibres themselves are fairly thick, like sisal.
Wherever brambles grow, you can braid a sling. Peel the outer layer from long canes, de-thorning them first, then dry & braid those outer layers.
I gotta try this!
Yes I will definitely try this! I wonder if it could be done with nettle fibers too
@@CaptainBrash Yes definately. Amongst my 1,001 unfinished projects I have hanging around is skeins of processed nettle fibres to be plaited into a ling just so.
You should sell those! I love them