Make an Amazing Dream Catcher Hammock Bed
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2017
- This project I started August 2016 and finished August 2017. Partly due to MANY trials and errors that I am saving you from, as well as it being a big project that I mostly stared at :). You could potentially do this project in 1 to 2 weeks with the process I explain, being larger spaces and leaving a wider circle in the center to tighten it all with. I used a poly rope which I do not recommend it. It was tough to knot, tangled easily and was hard on the hands. It is best to buy local, so speak with someone in your area in regards to the best rope for your project...e.g. if it will be in the weather and the weight it will carry. Take also into consideration what would be comfortable to rest on.
It is hard to estimate how much rope was used as through the process of experimenting with different techniques some was cut off and used for other purposes. I would roughly estimate at 10 reels of 50 meters. I would recommend buying less and choosing something that you can easily buy more of if need be. Try keep the packets your not working with out of the weather that way you can return them if need be.
Enjoy
I have a trampoline I've been wanting to do this with! At first I was gonna do a circle weave but then I started to think a dream catcher weave would be easier. I'm so glad you posted this!
Hi Zsa Zsa, Glad to hear. :) I wish you the best with your adventure. Be sure to read my replies to other comments and my description box as something there may help you along your way. Creative projects are always challenging, fun and deeply rewarding. Worth every second of it. :)
Finally this is what I have been looking for. I knew I wanted a hammock bed, but the way I sleep meant that regular shape hammocks wouldn't do and I remember I always wanted a round bed. Thank you soooooo much for posting this! I had the idea for this, but no clue how to start let alone that it actually already existed. Lol shouldn't be surprised but I am.
Hi Ronni, Well done for your manifesting skills :) I fell asleep many times on this one with the mat still on, before I started knotting, that was pretty comfy. :) Good luck with your creative adventure.
same here
This is so incredible, and I will 100% do this one day. Thank you so much!
Hi Sarah, Thank you. :) Wonderful! I will hold the dream for you too. If you ever have any questions just let me know.
Truely stunning place where you are 🙏🏼🥰🙏🏼 love all the forest sounds ♥️🙏🏼🌈🙏🏼♥️ great idea 😁😁
Very cool! Just be careful leaving it tied to the trees with a girth hitch like you have it, eventually as the trees grow it will strangle them and kill them off. Using a knot that leaves one side open will allow the trees to grow.
Hi Hapa Designs, thank you, I love all my trees, so will adjust the knot. :) take care
This is so beautiful! Great Job! Very inspiring and spoke to my spirit. Thank you for sharing!
Ohhh, that is so kind of you. thank you and my pleasure
That is some really beautiful work. I bet it's super comfy!
Gasp! 😲 Wow just watching yoU make that makes Me sO happy. Thank you for showing me how you achieved this magical item.
Naww, you are so kind and have Me sO happy too. Hope you have a beautiful day. :)
Love this idea... hopefully one day I can have the property and perfect place to do it:)
Hi Sarah, thanks for your positive comment. I will hold your dream for you too. :)
This is amazing! Diy goals! 😍
Awesome! DIY goals are great to have. This was a 'goal' for well over a year. But with patience and determination to work it out, it eventually manifested. Once on the list I know yours will too. Have a great day. :)
Love this…..wonder if using a rug crochet hook and basically crocheting a circle would work! Hmmm! I might try something like that.
Beautiful idea. I love crochet. It would use a lot of rope but would look beautiful. Good luck with your idea. :)
Amazing! .. now I know exactly what to do with my old trampoline :)
Awesome! Enjoy. Would love to hear how you go and where you put it. :)
What an original Idea. Very cool.
Thank you. Hope you have an AWESOME day. :)
Thank you for sharing, sister! This is just what I am dreaming of creating, suspended from the center of a geodesic dome.
Wow, how special that would be. It's a wonderful thing to have such vision. I wish you all the best with your creativity. :)
2:04 Oh what an amazingly beautiful CAT!
Yes, she's a sweetie. Her name is May, she was a rescue cat. It took her a long while to want to be touched, but she became quite affectionate after a year. :)
This is AMAZING & definitely a long term goal of mine.
Hi Kymmi, thanks for stopping by. Great to have creative projects to think about. I have many long term goals to think about too. My present one is building a van. It's going to be beautiful. 😊
So talented! It looks gorgeous and I imagine it must be a tranquil experience!
Thank you and thanks for stopping by. :) Yes, nature of any sort is certainly tranquil for me and is usually on the list of things to do for relaxation for most people I meet. Combining nature and hammocks of any sort is up there for me. I hope you have a beautiful spot you can retreat to in your life. :)
Jai Srita it’s been a very stressful time in my life actually I’ve had a very challenging my entire life and these past few months have been the most difficult yet. I think I need to create a place where I can retreat and create some positive experiences. This was definitely inspiring!
@@mrsjoeyfamous Hi my friend, Life certainly can bend us into different shapes. Each new challenge certainly knocks us off centre. If we keep stepping up and looking for the beauty, joy and love, we can build a warm, compassionate and loving heart for ourselves and then there will always be overflow for others. I have many clips that may inspire you and many more to come that certainly will if you wish to become part of my youtube family. I have a few articles that you may like to read at my website blissfultransformations.com
This is gorgeous - i looooove
Hi Gaia, thanks :) Have a lovely day.
Thanks for the inspiration. I just made one in the forest with fallen branches.
Wow Jonny you are amazing! Such an awesome idea. Love your creativity!!!
This is AMAZING! So creative. I was looking for a hammock chair for my new property and they are so expensive. I'm an artist and thought I'd try my hand at this. . so off to find a second hand trampoline. :-)!
Wonderful. Good luck with your new project. :)
Ow shit!!! I will be on the look out for old left behind trampolines!!! :o
haha, yes this one came from a tip. But you may be able to get one from a family whose kids no longer use it. They are big and hard to move on so having one taken away for them could be a blessing. :)
Fantastic! I was just looking around for ideas for tensile fiber projects and yours is a great one. I'll bet in future versions you could introduce some tensioning straps and eliminate the tramp frame altogether.
Ooooh what a great idea. Well thought of Tim. :)
omg that is and awesome Hammock, you are so bless surrounded by so many trees,
Hi Dj Tumbao, Thank you. :) If you have a verandah space you may be able to make something? Yes, it's a beautiful spot amongst the trees. I'm currently in a big city studying for a short while. There are no trees, birds or stars here where I am. I do feel blessed having nature at my home, I certainly miss trees and bird song when I"m away. take care :)
Hi Jai Srita , thank you, How are you ? I don't have a space at the moment but I'm working on getting some space with lots of trees were I can put like a tiny home and make my music studio that will be my dream sense little I always love trees so much, maybe some were in Oregon or Colorado or Seattle :)
Hi Dj, sounds like a beautiful dream. :) From my experience being in nature and around trees helps us to heal, and to reduce pain and stress.
Yes I totally agree nature is magical, happy to came across your Chanel :) Blessings
Hi Jai :)
You have created something so beautiful and unique. Thanks for the inspiration...Quick question, is there a specific name of the type of dream catcher design you used? I have never made one before and want to practice the design on something smaller before giving the trampoline a go. I wasn’t sure if there are more than one style. I really like yours. Thanks again! Much love!
Hi L G, Thanks for your lovely comment. Inspiration is always a good thing. :)
In regards to your question, I have never made a dream catcher either. :) I thought in the beginning of this piece that I could use macrame, though quickly realised it wouldn't be so easy. So used a continuing knot as you have seen. Perhaps someone here may be able to name it for you. Good luck with your dream catchers. :)
I am so in love with this I would be so happy to make one like this so relaxing ugh 😍😍😍 What size trampoline did you use that is the perfect size?
Hi B T, thank you for your query and support. If it's for one person a 10 to 12 foot size is fine. Mine is 12 feet. I can sit 3 people comfortably. If you want to have more than one person lying down you may want a thin mattress as you may end up very close like a hammock. However, if you have your rope good and taught this shouldn't be an issue. Have a great day. :)
This is a great idea
Thanks Chad :) hope you get the chance to make one too.
This is amazing! I started this project but I can’t figure out how to start the second row of weaving. Thank you for helping me out. Grts, Kelly
Hi Kelly great to hear from you. When you say second row of weaving. You are saying...you have completed the rope loops around the trampoline rim and you have then done the first layer of loops at 2.07? You are wondering how to go from that to 2.44? Please correct me if I have that wrong. It is the same process of twisting the rope up behind and through the last loop knot to help form a more secure knot and then pulling it tight. It's the same process as when you started to loop knots around the trampoline rim but this is done around the rope instead.
To get from the wrapping around to cover the rim to the loop knotting you could leave a long working rope to start off with. So at the end of the wrapping around the bar, tie a few knots and then start the twisting loop at 2.07. (This knotting around the bar is the same process but just around the rope. with the rope come up through the previous look from behind) Continue the twisting loop until you have around half a metre of rope left and tie it off onto some of your work. Then knot on your new strand and continue with the 'loop a small piece up behind and threw an old knot and pass the bulk of your working strand through the twisted loop and pull tight and continue. If I am explaining the wrong section or it doesn't make sense. You are welcome to find me on facebook, private message me and send me some pictures if that will help. take care :)
@@jaisrita1212 thank you for the quick reply ❤️! I didn’t know how to start after wrapping around to cover the rim, but a few trial and error made me do it. I’m really inspired by your work and hope I’ll get to the final result as your work ☺️. Xxx
@@Coconknits Hi Kelly, When your in a creative flow you want a quick reply. lol 'Awesome' by the way. You are already on your way!. Trial and error seems to work for me too. haha. A tip....Keep a bigger gap in the middle than I did in the clip. In the end I unwrapped maybe 4 rows? In the clip I tried threading and pulling all the way around the gap as one. Pulling it together in one go was hard to do. After I unwrapped and had a larger centre gap, I tried a different way, I looped opposite gaps and pulled....then moved to the next opposite gaps and pulled. I found it easier to pull it together that way. If you need to check in again along the way, feel free to do so. :)
Very cool!
I really love your hammock bed, but what is the final knot you use in the center after tightening it all down?
Lovely to meet you. I have changed how I have finished it. In the video I lace all the way around which is actually quite hard to pull it all together and at the same time leave enough gap in the middle to reduce sag. It also puts some strain on certain areas of the rope. What is far easier is to lace two opposite holes at a time. So draw the end of your cord through two opposite holes and pull tight, then move across to the next two and pull tight and so on. Depending upon your rope and spacing between knots, depends on the space left in the middle. I have unpulled and re-laced mine, to remove extra sag, and in doing so had a bigger gap to lace up, approx 60cm across was good for mine. If your rope stretches you may need to re-do at some point. In regards to your 'actual question' which is a very good one. :) Each two loops were tied together with one or two half hitches and finished with the round turn shown in this video and two half hitches.
I will link the video here for anyone who is reading your question who would like to see. :) take care
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Exceptional!
Thank you. :) Have a wonderful day.
Fantástic.
Thank u very much
My pleasure, have a great day. :)
Hello Jai Srita :)
I loved your video. I plan to make this SOON! I have a trampoline frame and tonight I bought 6mm Bonnie Craft Cord, which is polyolefin. I just read in your description that you do not recommend this... however, this is all I can find in-store. (I am trying to avoid buying online to avoid the return process with shipping.) It says on the label that it is "perfect for knotting." You said it was really hard on the hands and my hands aren't incredibly strong.. so what do you recommend using in place of this? All of my nearby craft stores only carry this or a cotton. I am not sure if the cotton cord they offer would even work because there are no reviews and the description is very brief, it is 1/8". I am worried about stretching, especially if I were to use cotton. Would it be worth the time to just stick with the poly rope I have now?? Also, did you work on this from start to finish? If I were to work on this intermittently, would it get loose and have to be redone?
Any & all advice is appreciated!!
Thanks,
Kasey Rae
Hi Kasey, Lovely to hear from you. Glad to hear you are going to give this a try. If you have any other questions that come up during the process let me know. :)
Start to finish was a long process for me actually. My project was outside and rained on for many months as I would do some work and then realise my idea didn't work and pull it apart, rethink and then start again. haha So I'm hoping my process of working it out will save you time. :) I don't think the slack at the end was due to the length of time it took, I think it was more the stretch the rope initially gave and me not pulling the centre tight enough to start with. It was easy enough to rectify but took a couple of goes to get the centre right. ( I do have in a couple of comments below my replies on how I tightened the centre as I have changed it somewhat since the clip. But happy to reply again if it doesn't make sense).
I live in Australia and bought 12 to 15, "4mm x 50m White Polypropylene Rope" from a local hardware store. If you google the name that I put in between the " " you will be able to find a closer image. I couldn't use the cotton as it would deteriorate too quickly for me.
Yes you are right I didn't particularly like working with it, in comparison to other cords I've worked with in the past, certainly not my favourite. To help save my hands I mostly worked with fitted gardening gloves with some rubber grip on the fingers.
I think since you have purchased your rope and if it looks something similar to what I used then know it works just fine and lasts a long time. :)
The rope you are using is not static so it will stretch. You should use paracord.
Hi, thanks for your comment. Yes it did stretch. I appreciate your comment on what cord to choose. :)
@@jaisrita1212 I meant rope above. It got autocorrected to won't for some reason. Note paracord is also a bit dynamic but it takes longer for it to stretch. So your hammock will last many years.
Genius beauty
I love it
Thanks Michelle for your lovely comment. Enjoy your day. :)
Do you sell those round rugs you make like the ones on your hammock?
Hi JoLynn, I haven't considered selling any as this this one in particular the wool itself cost around $200. I do enjoy making them, but the cost to make can be high even before putting on time. I do have a tutorial on my channel on how to make them. If you find yourself some wool you like and would like to give it a go, you can always ask me questions. If you find some wool you love and would like me to make it for you, and you don't mind paying postage and time then let me know. I do love making them.
However, I think you will find it rewarding and meditative. There is nothing like looking at something you have made and feeling proud. Take care :)
Hi. this is so cool!! I’ve been wanting to make this for a while. How do you do around the joints for the frame? Thank you
Hi Emma Becherer, please forgive my finding your comment so late. The joints in the frame? The ones that you mention are they the circle top that the slots into itself to make the circle? Or are they where the legs slot into the top? I managed to cover all easily by the initial wrapping of the cord continuously around the circle of the base. It was all covered with no gaps. Perhaps you base is a little differently made to this one? I think the same principle will work. I wish you luck. :)
Thank you Jai Srita for sharing bless you I just wanted to ask what rope did you use or recommend and the thinkness of the rope or ply thank you Gina
Thank you Gina and lovely to meet you.
I used approx 12 x 50 metre reels of 4mm poly rope ( in rope that is thicker than what you would buy in wool). Keep your receipt in case you need to return some and make sure you can buy more of the same if you need to.
It works fine if you can't find anything else for outside, however, I don't recommend it for two reasons.
1. I used this because my hammock is outside in the weather and despite not liking plastic I bought it thinking it best for the conditions and hoped it wouldn't stretch. It does stretch slightly and I have tightened the bed since I've had it up. If you take tightening occasionally into consideration with this rope, perhaps your ok with that.
The way I tightened is by unlacing the middle by several rows and then re-lacing. In this clip I laced up the centre by going around all of the centre loops and pulling tight. That is hard to do and puts a bit too much strain on certain parts of rope. So, I have changed that to an easier and more effective way by lacing up two holes at a time and those which are oppposite to one another in the circle. Pull those two opposites tight and then moving around to the next two opposites. This works best and is very easy to do. If it doesn't make sense let me know and I will explain more for you. It is much easier to do with someone helping. My partner and I lay underneath and passed the rope around to each other, so was done in no time.
2. This rope is super hard to work with as it is very hard on the hands. You will see me a few times with gloves on, however, I ended up working with gloves for 90% of the time. But that may be the case with all rope.
If your hammock is outside you will want a uv resistant rope that won't stretch, I don't think this rope is uv resistant. That is something I missed, however it seems to be fine as it is under trees.
If I were to do one for undercover I would find an appropriate natural rope to work with.
Speak with a local man/woman who sells rope and perhaps get them to compare the pros and cons of different types for what you want it for and how long you want it to last. They may recommend something perfect for you.
In regards to thickness of rope I decided larger knots may be a little uncomfortable and I also wanted my spaces closer rather than larger, so went for a finer rope? Any more questions just let me know. take care :)
Jai Srita thank you very much bless you for all the information you have provided me sister. I have two trampolines to pick up this week end an blessed. Please come to Luigina Richardson Grandmother Drum Circle on facebook and join me.
One last question please when you do the web spaces around the frame how wide do to do the web spaces apart. Thanks Gina
My pleasure. I chose to do a hand space apart. That way when climbing over my hand wouldn't easily miss and go through. Take into account however, when you go back around for your second row the original space will halve as you will be working through the centre of each space. So first time round perhaps do bigger than you require and the second time will be just right. :)
thank you so much beautiful soul sister Jai Srita for your beautiful messages and your tips and help you are beautiful I also loved your purple clothes or material or shawls you put on the base of the Hammock .I'm so looking forwarding to make mine as you have made it so enjoyable to want to do bless you beautiful sister
Pleasure. Inspiration is a wonderful thing. I'm happy you feel inspired. :)
What type of rope did you use? Great video btw!
Hi, thanks for your encouraging comment. I used 12 to 15, "4mm x 50m White Polypropylene Rope. I recommend you reading my description box and my previous replies to other various comments as I have replied to many questions that may be of use to you before you start. I wish you well on your adventure ahead. :)
nice
Cool!
I make my hammocks from 9'x12' painters dropclothes. This project took how long to tie all that rope? My goodness! Committed!
haha, yes, committed. Usually several hours in to a project, I wonder why. But then I remember the joy of seeing and experiencing a finished project arise from complete chaos. haha. Wonderful to hear you also experience the joy that comes from 'creativity'.
Wow super
Hi Raaj, thank you. Have a great day. :)
How long did this take
Hi Emily, Nice to hear from you. For me it took approximately 9 months or so. For you much less. I spent a great deal of time looking out the window at my project. haha The reason being as you see in the beginning I was going to link macrame strands together. That doesn't work! I tried many things that didn't work. :) Then I was given the idea of doing it like a dream catcher. Now that works!. So perhaps if you have a few friends around for dream catcher potluck lunch's maybe a week? Hope that helps. I find however the things that take a little extra time are worth it. xx
How long did it take you to weave this?
Hi Benjamin, it's a little hard to give a solid answer as I spent quite a bit of time thinking about it, trying one way and then changing tactic, working, property maintenance and so on 😀. So cutting all off that out it goes from months to maybe a couple of weeks a few hours a day? It will depend also on how small the spaces are and how thick your rope is. Have a look in my description box also as I recommend getting a uv safe rope.
Happy creating. 😊
what did you did to trampolin legs
Hi Violeta, I removed the legs. One of the legs was actually broken into one long thin support so I left that one on the high side. Which meant getting on and we had some stability as the base didn't move as the leg was touching the ground. But once on the trampoline our weight wasn't on that one spot and it swung again. It worked for us but removing all legs will work too. :)
Wow
Why didn't you leave it on the trampoline stand
Hi Erick, Good question. I wanted it to be a large hammock bed. I personally wanted it to be attached to the trees rather than the earth. I find a gentle swing to be comforting. :)
Hi to all you lovely people. I hope you are all well and happy. I'm having trouble with youtube comments at the moment. I can see them in my email but they aren't showing up in my comment section to reply to. I'm sorry if yours is one that I can't see and respond to. :( I have tried all settings but it hasn't fixed it. If anyone has any ideas let me know. Also can you try your own settings if I don't respond so that they are visible too. thank you and much love to you all.
Hello ma'am
I couldn't figure out how to msg you privately. I'm curious on if you now the typle/blend of line you used to make this? A friend shared this to me asking me for help. I am a professional mariner and I'm into this stuff. I'm looking for what you used and found sufficient for private use. Thank you much
Hi Derek, lovely to hear from you. Please read the description box above where I have shared a little more information. I used 4mm poly rope but don't recommend it. I recommend something uv resistant, that won't stretch and easier on the hands. If you are a professional mariner perhaps you could point us in a right direction for what may fit those requirements and is cheap enough to buy? have a great day.
Wo bekommt man sowas zu kaufen
Hi Dörte, I'm not so sure where something like this can be bought. It may cost a lot in transportation fees. Perhaps if you use trampoline base with the mat intact and simply place blankets and cushions on top? You can make it beautiful with things that you love and it will be very comfortable. Wishing you well. :)
what is the weight of this bed?
Hi, lovely to hear from you. As an estimate the weight is approximately 12 kilos. It's quite light as most of the weight for a trampoline is in the legs. Take care
@@jaisrita1212 many thanks
Awesome… whats the diameter?
Hi Gustavo, this bed is approximately 10 to 12 feet across. I recently moved to a different property and apologise for not having exact measurements. I may have to create a new hammock bed by the looks. 😀
This clip, the bed is on the smaller size.
So you used 500 meters of paracord aproximately?
@@GustavoChagui-rd8to Hi Gustavo, yes approximately 500 meters. Try find a source where you can easily return the excess or buy more if you choose to start with less. You could start with slightly bigger spaces than I did at the beginning, as you move to the centre it will condense. Just not too big that a hand or foot could easily go through whilst climbing on I guess. In order to reduce sag in the centre I ended up undoing a bit more of the centre and looping through so I could pull it really really tight. Which means you can get away with less than 500meters. If you are in a place that you could put a thin mattress on top you could have the loops even bigger and could use even less cordage again. ☺ Thanks for asking questions. Have a great day.
was that yours cat? its cute
Yes, May, she is very sweet. She is a rescue cat. It took her around a year to want to be touched and after that she became very affectionate.
I am not a big fun of hippies but this is fckng cool
Thanks for softening your belief and seeing something for what it is. I appreciate that. :)
@@jaisrita1212 :) anytime miss creative
Someone has waaay too much free time
haha, :) It comes from not watching tv for 20 years and one of my hobbies being anything creative.
@@jaisrita1212 right on girl I dig you well it is beautiful in my gosh where you live there. I want to come live there for sure I need way more nature. Namaste
@@arieswaters I wish you a life with nature my friend. I find pot plants to also be healing and have always had plants in my home. I have found that I prefer to sleep with a plant in my room, especially if I have a caring friendship with the plant. Green leafy friends are amazing. :)