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    Mexican/Mayan Hammock?

    I have been really considering weaving my own Mayan-style hammock for the GF and me to lounge around in. I was wondering if anyone else on here has tried this out? If so, any tips or things to keep in mind?

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    I saw a post not long after I joined where a guy was doing it. Looked tedious & time consuming.

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    Here's one thread were it's talked about.
    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ighlight=weave
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    Thanks for the link slowhike

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    I am still doing some research on this and will let you guys know what I find. If I end up undertaking this project I will catalog it with detailed pictures and steps of the entire process

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    They have a class in hammock making here on post. I plan on taking it this spring. I'll let you know how it goes. Yes, the framework to hold the hammock while weaving takes up some room. I've wandered into the building where they weave them and looked with awe. I'll try to get some pictures next time the door is open during the day.
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    Here's a post I made last week on weaving a Mayan hammock, from loom to clew. I know weaving isn't for everyone, but I've found it's been a fun project, maybe even therapeutic! Anyway, enjoy.

    > http://theultimatehang.com/2013/07/w...mayan-hammock/

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    wow, awesome link, thanks!

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    was thinking about making one of these and was wondering what the warp thread (the initial thread you wind around the loom) count was...looking at finished products i am think well over 100...anyone have a hard number they know of?

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    So much depends on the thickness of the string and the width you are going for. You could do some test weaves to see how many strings per inch. I think mine was about 12 to 15 woven strings for one inch of width. Then calculate how wide you want to go.

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