How is hemp made into rope?
Hemp rope has a variety of uses. Historically, it was used on ships, and today it is most frequently used as part of numerous beading and jewelry projects.HistoryHistorical evidence suggests the Chinese were among the first people to make hemp into rope, which was used for rigging on ships.SourceThe hemp used in hemp ropes comes from the marijuana family of plants, known as Cannabis. The stalks of Cannabis plants are much thicker and more fibrous than most other plants, making them ideal for use as rope.HacklingThe first step in making hemp is hackling the fibers, which involves smoothing and straightening the hemp strands on a board called a hackle. Hackling makes it so the strands can be twisted.TwistingOnce the fibers are straight, the strands are twisted together into thin strings and passed through a heated chamber to create a sticky tar-like substance that is released from the strands of the hemp. This substance holds the rope together and prevents fraying.RopeOnce the strings ar
