This is a tutorial on making grass mats on a simple loom.this same method can also be used for making fencing, window shades, thatching for shelters, and even tipi chairs.
Great vid Josh, i'm stoked to try this. Live out on the corn fields now have grasses in huge abundance. I've learned so much from you guys, much thanks and respect.
Very informative..... I am of Cherokee Shawnee ancestry out of Kentucky but I never quite understood how they did this.... Thank you and you friend for showing this.... Pl;ease make more videos I always look for them....
I was wondering if you thought you could use the grass mats as a shelter's roof or similar roofing for a lean to. Thanks for sharing love this kind of stuff
Yes, you can. He said in the video, though, that when making a roofing mat to leave all the grasses pointed in one direction. That will help direct the rain downwards.
Great video! I watched Derek Faria do this in a video. He used a couple of Y sticks to hold up the stick your son was raising up and down. This way he could operate the loom by himself. Ha! This looks like the type of project where you gather all the grass you figure you need; and then go ahead and gather another bunch of the same amount. I think I'll try this sometime with cattail or other reeds. Cheers!
This was an amazing video. Your son was so helpful, humble and very patient. I am wondering if this could be made on a smaller scale for small pets like for cats and rabbits? New Subbie here.
That's one great son you have helping you. My hearing is bad and can't catch his name but you two make a good team. Absolutely love the mat and hope to make it this fall after the grass dries. We don't have tall grass like that in B.C. but could make a sitting mat with the length we do have of the grasses in our area. All the best to you and yours!
NEED ADVICE (RSVP): I'm hoping to crowdsource my troubleshooting here. The ground where I live is very hard and dry (a dense clay soil, and we're in the dry season), it's almost impenetrable, so I can't drive the stakes in to create the loom. Does anyone have ideas of how I can build the loom without putting stakes into the ground? Maybe you have thoughts about how to build a fairly simple standing loom instead? Thanks in advance for the input.
Omg! Thank you for this video! This answers all my questions to making mats! I have tree bark, but it is hard to get at. But we have fields and fields of wild grass taller than I am! Thank you so much!
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Great vid Josh, i'm stoked to try this. Live out on the corn fields now have grasses in huge abundance. I've learned so much from you guys, much thanks and respect.
Your helper shows great patience, that will serve him well throughout life. Great job boys and good camera person.
If you're doing this, starting from all natural materials, you'd be having a blast making that cordage for the loom!
Very informative..... I am of Cherokee Shawnee ancestry out of Kentucky but I never quite understood how they did this.... Thank you and you friend for showing this.... Pl;ease make more videos I always look for them....
Awesome ;) Great job! Nice helper. Thanks for sharing!
I was wondering if you thought you could use the grass mats as a shelter's roof or similar roofing for a lean to. Thanks for sharing love this kind of stuff
Yes, you can. He said in the video, though, that when making a roofing mat to leave all the grasses pointed in one direction. That will help direct the rain downwards.
your a good dad to teach your kids these customs.
thank you for sharing. I always wanted to learn how to do this!
That was awesome thank you for sharing. I see this could be used as a hammock.
Very good instructional. Thumbs up
Love the mat. Just recently subscribed to your channel.
Great video!
I watched Derek Faria do this in a video. He used a couple of Y sticks to hold up the stick your son was raising up and down. This way he could operate the loom by himself.
Ha! This looks like the type of project where you gather all the grass you figure you need; and then go ahead and gather another bunch of the same amount.
I think I'll try this sometime with cattail or other reeds.
Cheers!
Great video man thank you!!!
all ways love your videos your son is a lucky guy having you as a dad
richard carey What a nice comment, me too would love to learn all this.
This was an amazing video. Your son was so helpful, humble and very patient. I am wondering if this could be made on a smaller scale for small pets like for cats and rabbits? New Subbie here.
seus projetos são muito interessantes! gosto da sua maneira de ensinar sobre esta sabedoria! obrigado from Brasil
I have been wanting to learn how to do this. Thank you very much for this excellent video. Much Respect. Great to see you back.
That's one great son you have helping you. My hearing is bad and can't catch his name but you two make a good team. Absolutely love the mat and hope to make it this fall after the grass dries. We don't have tall grass like that in B.C. but could make a sitting mat with the length we do have of the grasses in our area. All the best to you and yours!
Silas
That was really Fantastic! I know what me & the GrandKids will be doing this fall!
Thanks Much to you and your Helper!
Muito muito obrigado amigo ... . Grande video, muito bem explicado e de aplicação imediata ... .
nice you really dont see much on the subject online thats worth mentioning glad theirs a good refrence guide for every one now
NEED ADVICE (RSVP): I'm hoping to crowdsource my troubleshooting here. The ground where I live is very hard and dry (a dense clay soil, and we're in the dry season), it's almost impenetrable, so I can't drive the stakes in to create the loom. Does anyone have ideas of how I can build the loom without putting stakes into the ground? Maybe you have thoughts about how to build a fairly simple standing loom instead?
Thanks in advance for the input.
Can't wait to see the wigwam
Omg! Thank you for this video! This answers all my questions to making mats! I have tree bark, but it is hard to get at. But we have fields and fields of wild grass taller than I am! Thank you so much!
Using tree bark for mat making at the moment!
How did you tied the string? Not all audience knows how to make a loom. My daughter would like to know how to do this?
Nice.! I can't see how your boy is alternating the string.
Great great video. Thank you Father & Son team💓🙏
this a coincidence i named my account before i watched this
Wondering if this is the method for making traditional tatami mats...
One of my favorite channels. Great tutorial!
Thanks for showing and explaining!👍
Great video, Thanks!
How to do decoration grass at home with waste materials
Your hair looks better pong
thanks tor your videos.
Cool
cool. good job, man.
Great job !
Thumbs up.
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Great video
that was awesome! ty
Cool vid. Nice job.
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Nice to see my Primitive Skills teacher back in action . Great video , Ahhhhh Sylasss !!! Nice
Awesome job/video, my only opinion is I would leave the ends on one side to have it look more natural. I appreciate you guys sharing this!
Excellent.. I used to watch your stuff years ago.. but somehow lost you :)
Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy your videos and learn things.
Glad to see another video from you. Very nice project, too!
neat
What are the pros and cons of thatching with mats vs. thatching with bundles of grass?
Great vid. I always look forward to your teachings!
Great video, very informative. I enjoy all your videos.
always enjoy your videos. keep em coming
Dude where is your hair ? I like the mats for a duck blind.
Learn something new every day, thanks.
Very informative. Thank you.
I am going to try this...really nice work!
great son
it's ashur!!! I haven't talked to you I forever!
how are you bud
Good how are you!!?
Thanks for sharing, I can think of a lot of things to use with this loom.
Very cool. Great video as per usual!
That was cool thanks. I'm going to try that
Really awesome . Thank you
Love it! Absolutely love it!
Very clever. I like it.
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hes good. but the only thing that kind of bithered me was his heavy breathing. over all hes a great guy. xoxo