Maker Faire Bay Area 2012

Stringmaking Demonstration

String from Sticks!
Demonstration removing the bark from a stalk of Dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum) and twisting & plying that fiber into cordage or string.

The art of stringmaking is an essential human skill.

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About the Maker(s)

Tamara Wilder

Paleotechnics

Tamara Wilder has been practicing & teaching Paleotechnics at many locations in N CA since 1989, is coauthor of Buckskin, & is featured on the History Channel, Modern Marvels show Leather.

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Malika Ruben-Davis

assistant - Paleotechnics

Bethany Ridenour

Assistant - Paleotechnics

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