Shibari

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Hemp or Jute? Which should I choose?

Jute and hemp, while similar in that they are natural fibers with a lot of tooth (grip), they are very different to tie and work with.  Each has its place and in general terms one is no better than the other.  It’s a matter of use.  As my friend Lochai loves to say, it depends. Hemp is a long fiber.  It is very strong and durable.  It is also comparatively heavy, more dense than jute.  It becomes softer and softer over time but rarely wears out but may look a little tattered.  It’s tooth gets better over time.  Many people fall in love with the feel and smell. Jute is a short fiber compared to hemp.  It is not as dense as hemp and not as strong.  By volume, it is about half as strong as hemp.  When new, jute can be scratchy.  The ropes are very fuzzy when first wound and the hairies have to be either burnt or sanded off, leaving it a bit coarse.  It can also have a very strong smell.  Many cheaper jute yarns and ropes are processed with kerosene.  Of course, we use a better grade of jute yarn here at de Giotto Rope with no petroleum products but jute still smells like jute.  It wears out quickly.  Most riggers who tie regularly expect to replace their jute ropes completely within 6 months to a year.  It will either will lose it’s twist or become so hard and slick that it won’t will hardly tie and hold a knot. If hemp has jute beat on strength, durability, softness and arguably smell, why would one choose jute over hemp.  Two reasons.  One, speed.  With half the weight in a rope of the same size, jute ropes fly!  Through the ties and around the turns jute corners like a Grand Prix car.  Two, shine.  In bright lights, like photo flash, jute looks like it is made of polished gold.  It has a look and feel like nothing else.

Source: www.degiottorope.com

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Absolutely, I love self-tying! I’ve included the ones that have the least work in the back, though all the tutorials that aren’t consequence ties can potentially be done by one person (depending on flexibility)

Fishbone Bodysuit Tutorial ★  Photoset this one looks complex, but the main weaving is in the “spine” part, which can be done ahead of time.

Checkerboard Harness Tutorial ★ Photoset all the weaving work is in the front, and if you prefer sitting this one can also be done on the legs (just do the wraps around the thighs and anchor the top lines around the waist rather than behind the neck)

Versatile Ladders Tutorial ★ Photoset can be done pretty much anywhere on the body, wherever’s easiest to reach :)

Sidehitch Harness Tutorial ★ Photoset only one knot in the back, at the very end- and it’s just an overhand (‘shoelace knot’)

Rope Corset Tutorial ★ Photoset two knots at the back, which can be as simple as needed. also versatile– with a long enough rope and patience you can do a whole corset dress

Pearl Harness Tutorial ★ Photoset simple and elegant- also for the anon who wanted to know another tie that wouldn’t have ropes too close to the neck, this one’s for you!

Leg Ladder Tutorial ★ Photoset another good one for those who prefer to sit and tie

Lovers Harness Tutorial the toughest bit is the coin knots, but like the fishtail, those can be done ahead of time

@radiohead-nymph: have fun, and be safe! even with self-tying it’s important to monitor your nerves, circulation, and have safety shears ready~  ♥ Hazel

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Mocojute.com’s tutorial for doing a box tie.  Rope provided by mocojute.com

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Shibari Tutorial: Rope Wrap

There’s a lot of ways to wrap rope, this is just the one I know that lets you do the ‘fling’ (if you’ve ever seen a live show, it’s when the nawashi needs a new rope to connect so they pick up a bundle and whip it away from them and it unfurls majestically)

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Shibari Tutorial: Checkerboard Harness

♥ Always practice cautious kink! Have your sheers ready in case of emergency and watch extremities for circulation issues ♥

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Shibari Tutorial: Spider String Bodysuit

(The rings are just shower curtain rings you can buy at any dollar store :))

♥ Always practice cautious kink! Have your sheers ready in case of emergency and watch extremities for circulation issues ♥

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SpiceNWolf: Woven Flat Tie taught by MrLeto at Orlando Woodshed FIRE (Florida Intensive Rope Experience).

A Pretty knot that looks great in repeated ladder ties, but which also works well as a single column tie. Has the advantage of lying flat under tension, instead of digging into the flesh.

I think the pictures are self explanatory, but the step by step is as follows:

- Hold a bit of the bight (loop) and circle the limb with the working end.

- Cross over the bight, and loop again.

- Second loop goes under the bight, and begin to weave over and under.

- Weave the working end OVER the second loop, and under the first behind the bight.

- Then circle over the off side of the first loop, and under the second loop, alternating over and under.

- Back up through the bight and draw tight.

Note that I left the knot loose in the example.  You should weave tighter to maintain tension, and leave as little in the bight as possible.  It takes practice and knowing your rope to finish the know tight.  In most applications, you will want the knot tight, but the bindings loose enough to slip two fingers between the loops and the “column” to maintain circulation.

More SpiceNWolf “Shibari Rope Manual” posts.

Link to MrLeto Woven Hip Harness on You Tube.  (Strong pretty harness.)

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Shibari Tutorial: Consequence Rope Gag

♥ Always practice cautious kink! Have your sheers ready in case of emergency and watch extremities for circulation issues ♥

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Shibari Tutorial: Mirror Harness

♥ Always practice cautious kink! Have your sheers ready in case of emergency and watch extremities for circulation issues ♥

Tie from this photoset.

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Shibari Tutorial: Haze Harness

♥ Always practice cautious kink! Have your sheers ready in case of emergency and watch extremities for circulation issues ♥

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Shibari Tutorial: Six Ring Harness

♥ Always practice cautious kink! Have your sheers ready in case of emergency and watch extremities for circulation issues ♥

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Shibari Tutorial: Weave Harness

♥ Always practice cautious kink! Have your sheers ready in case of emergency and watch extremities for circulation issues ♥

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Shibari Tutorial: The Dragonfly Sleeve

We received quite a few requests for step-by-step instructions, so we’ll be doing a few more. If you’ve got any specific ties you’d like to see, please let us know!

<3 Hazel

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Reblog for the morning crowd.

I’d also like to say hi to all our new followers- thanks so much, guys! <3 I’m really glad everybody is enjoying the tutorial. Can’t wait to make more!

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Shibari Tutorial: Pearl Harness & Wrist Cuffs

♥ Always practice cautious kink! Have your sheers ready in case of emergency and watch extremities for circulation issues ♥

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Shibari Tutorial: The Dragonfly Sleeve

We received quite a few requests for step-by-step instructions, so we’ll be doing a few more. If you’ve got any specific ties you’d like to see, please let us know!

♥ Always practice cautious kink! Have your sheers ready in case of emergency and watch extremities for circulation issues ♥

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I'm new to all of this and two things, which restraint is used in the sitting chair restraint ( the pink rope that matches that sexy bra, june 12)? And how can I bring this up to my bf without being embarrassed.. cause just thinking about being tied up, yum.

Hi, and welcome to the community! :)

The rig under the jacket is a simple tortoise shell harness. Here’s a great little drawn tutorial on how to do it:

As for broaching the subject, I asked my partner for a guy’s perspective… He says (and I quote) “no man is going to turn down a girl holding rope and giving him a saucy look”.

If that’s a little too bold -and I completely understand the embarrassment factor- it might be easiest to bring it up as a joke. Get some fuzzy handcuffs, or ask a friend to gift them to you guys, and then next time you’re in bed, bring them up. Wouldn’t it be funny if we used those?

Afterward, let him know how hot you found being restrained, and build from there.

Hope it goes well, and don’t be too shy! Sometimes even subs have to make demands! ;)

<3 Hazel

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Shibari Tutorial: the Hip Harness

You’ll just need 30’ of rope for this one. It’s a versatile little rig that gives you extra grip during play (while allowing full mobility & access), and is quite a bit of fun to have tied on. ;) 

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Re-blog for the early birdies. <3 I also want to thank my new followers! You guys are awesome. I have a great time checking out everybody’s blog. :)