The Journal
Flax Bow Drill
Flax has been used as a resource for 30,000 years. Here, collaborating with Exeter University’s experimental archaeologists, we test it in the context of bow drill friction fire.
Bramble Rope
Learn from some experiences in making and using full thickness natural rope - simply made from whole brambles. Incredibly strong and relatively quick to make - bramble rope can even pull a vehicle.
Elm Bark Processing
This week, learn how to process Elm bark for use in cordage and other craft projects. Elm bark is a beautiful material, remarkably similar to leather in terms of appearance and pliability.
Rosebay Willowherb
Rosebay Willowherb - an incredibly useful plant in wilderness living. Discover some of its attributes from its edibility, use in fire, cordage potential and how it regenerates the soil.
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