Jute rope: characteristics and application

Jute rope: what is it, how is it used for needlework, what is the twine made of - questions about this material arise quite often. Interior designers appreciate the decorative properties of this twine, its versatility, naturalness and environmental friendliness. You can understand the features of using a jute rope and make your first crafts using detailed master classes for novice needlewomen.

Jute rope is a rope weaving product, twisted from 2 or 3 cores. It is made from jute yarn that looks a lot like hemp or tow. The appearance of this product is largely due to sailors, who at all times needed strong and strong ropes for equipping ships. Jute production is concentrated in Asia and Indochina. Bangladesh and India are considered to be the leaders in the processing of natural raw materials; other producers, even in total, do not grow so many plants of this genus.

Jute rope supplied on reels. The twine can have a twisted or braided type of connection of threads, the raw material for its production is completely vegetable, prepared in a special way: soaked and dried in the open air.

Jute rope is made from a fibrous plant material. Depending on the type of product, it can be a thick rope with a diameter of 48 mm or a thin twine of 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 mm. To create it, the green shoots of a plant called jute are used, which are grown in high humidity conditions in tropical or subtropical climates.When properly processed, the raw material has a high tensile strength, retains its elasticity and softness.

Jute bank cord can be polished or ordinary... The description of this material gives a complete picture of its characteristics. According to the requirements of GOST, it must have a single-strand or two-strand structure, be made from 100% natural raw materials. The characteristic difference between this twine is its specific aroma. Often the product smells even after repeated washing.

For industrial types of jute rope, an important parameter is tensile strength. It varies in the range from 200 to 1600 kgf, the difference between household and technical products is really great. The twine for home use is supplied in bobbins of 50, 100, 500 m. You can find out how much 1 m of rope weighs if you study its markings: for example, an indicator of 1200 tex means that in 1000 m of a product there is 1.2 kg. Large bobbins are quite weighty, from 5 kg or more, they are most often supplied with jute ropes.

Color spectrum knitting twine is wide enough. You can find white, red, green threads, dyed with special compounds. In its natural state, the material has a color ranging from pale straw to rich gray-brown. Covered with waterproof clay, rope rope, braided or twisted, is used as a seal when entering the cable into the pipe. Here this material acts as an insulator against stagnant water.

Many needlewomen are thinking about which twine is better to choose and how to replace the usual hemp. Available in a wide range of jute twine, it is really well suited for decorative applications. Its thread is very strong, it lends itself well to knitting or weaving.

To avoid mistakes when choosing a jute rope, it is important to remember the following points.

1. For products that must have a clear shape, threads with a density of 1680-1870 tex are needed. They are suitable for knitting and winding. You can create products in 1 thread or in 2, make baskets with the highest possible frame rigidity.
2. 1120 tex is an average. From such a jute rope, you can knit bags and other accessories, create interior decor items.
3. Jute with index 560 tex used to create products that must have a loose structure. It allows you to make knitting more voluminous and airy.
4. It is important to pay attention to the presence of odor. Technical types of such a rope are impregnated with oil, which has a rather strong specific smell. Jute also has a natural aroma, but it is not as strong.
5. The degree of hairiness of the material. The smoothest is polished jute. An ordinary thread is quite fibrous, you need to look at the degree of its looseness and other characteristics more closely. The polished shape is not round, but flattened.
6. Appearance. The rope or twine in the skein should not have pronounced irregularities, foreign inclusions. The color of the highest quality decorative raw materials is white-golden, in low-grade ones it is deep brown.
7. The number of threads. There can be 1, 2, 3 or more - the higher this number, the thicker the rope. For decorative use, a two-strand and three-strand twine is enough.

These are the main characteristics to look out for when buying jute twine or threads. After gaining some practical experience, it will be much easier to find the optimal quality material when buying.

Jute rope is widely used in various walks of life. It is quite popular in construction and when laying communications as a sealant.Mezhventsovy insulation is made of it, insulation at the entrance to the pipes. It is also suitable for winding structures in other areas of construction - the material is not afraid of prolonged exposure to the sun, open air, it can be used to attach suspension parts. Made from jute, the oiled wick lasts a long time.

For needlework, both colored thread and ordinary twine are suitable, which can be easy to tint with acrylic paints. Using this type of twine, you can make a table with elements of ethnic style, finish the ottoman, wrap a round container, turning it into an original vase.

In the case of postage, it is jute used for tying boxes and parcels. This nuance is actively used by marketers today, making gift retro compositions from craft paper and gray-brown twine. Jute rope is also used for shibari - this Japanese art involves a special form of personal relationship, implying binding of a partner. But such exotic practices are not widespread in Russia. In addition, a rope is more suitable for them, rather than a narrow and thin twine.

To work with jute ropes, you need to have some knowledge of this material. It can be connected with a heat gun, PVA glue or other water-based compounds, knitted by weaving or simply crocheted, knitting needles. The finished jute product can be easily painted at home with your own hands. Just before starting work it is recommended to prepare the material: washing will help get rid of the smell and soften the cord that is too stiff.

Simple master classes are suitable for those who want to try their hand at jute needlework. You can weave the simplest products - rugs, home decorations. With the accumulation of experience, the master will master the patterns, learn how to glue or connect the ends of the rope without a knot.

To work, you only need a thick jute rope and threads to connect. The base is formed by rolling the rope in a spiral on a plane. At the same time, each layer of the product is stitched with strong threads that provide the necessary connection. It is better not to use glue here, as it will add extra rigidity. The number of turns depends on the size and configuration of the rug - you can give it an oval or round shape, make it large or miniature.

In the presence of domestic cats, the problem of grinding their claws is quite acute for the owner. In order for the animal to satisfy its instincts and not to spoil the furniture, it is necessary to come up with alternative options. For example, create with your own hands a durable and aesthetic scratching post... The easiest option is made with glue and a base of wood or thick plywood. It is tightly wrapped with jute, starting from the bottom.

The rope is fixed with hot glue or PVA on the surface of the base. At the end of winding, you need to secure the end - you can use a staple clip. Attach a stable base at the bottom, at the top - a small plywood platform or a cat's house. The finished scratching post should dry well, especially if PVA glue was used.

To store office supplies, you can make an original jute organizer. For work you will need:

• leg-split;
• scissors;
• acrylic-based paint and varnish;
• glue - PVA, Master, Titan, Atlant will do;
• protective gloves;
• silicone work mat;
• the base is rectangular or cylindrical.

When creating the organizer, the jute spool and the workpiece are placed on the work table. Glue is applied to the surface of the material in strips. Jute twine is attached to it. When winding, the workpiece is placed on the mat and rotates around its axis. At the same time, the spool with thread remains stationary, it can be installed on the pin-holder.

When winding each next layer, the previous one is slightly pressed against it. So it is possible to make the winding tight enough. The bottom part is also covered with a rope, you need to act from the edges to the center. The finished organizer can be painted, varnished, decorated with natural materials - shells, stones, coffee beans.

For information on how to make a jute rope bag with your own hands, see the next video.