A classy 'polysilk' mooring rope!
We sell a lot of boat rope - from rigging and mooring to crab pot lines! So we were delighted when customer Ann Louise kindly sent us some shots of...
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A classy 'polysilk' mooring rope!
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A new impressive art installation created using our rope
Here at RopesDirect, we’re always amazed by the diverse range of ways in which customers use our rope. From home DIY and craft projects to West End shows, kayaks, treehouses,...
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Cutting ropes – a step-by-step guide
Need a specific length of rope? Not a problem. Here at RopesDirect, all of the ropes for sale in our store – including both natural and synthetic varieties – can...
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How to season wood
Fact – it’s best to dry out logs for household fires by ‘seasoning’ them, otherwise, most of the energy is consumed by evaporating the moisture instead of keeping you warm....
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Classy boat fenders using our rope!
Our rope is used by craftspeople and businesses to create beautiful and really useful products - such as Victoria Rayner, at The Fender Boutique. Victoria creates fabulous rope fenders for...
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Keep your cat happy with rope scratching posts!
We love animals as well as rope ... so we thought this called for a line or two on how to keep your cat happy with rope scratching posts! This...
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Our sisal rope used as an enrichment toy for pigs
RopesDirect has quite a few pig farming customers who buy our sisal ropes as toys for their pigs. To the layman, this might sound quite cute - but it’s the...
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5 rope decoration ideas for the garden
Looking for an easy way to spruce up your garden? Rope may have many practical purposes, but it’s also great for decoration. Its rustic, nautical appearance works particularly well outdoors...
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How to splice a rope
Splicing is an effective way to make an eye or loop at the end of your rope. The eye splice created is very strong and durable. Unlike most knots, it...
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New video - Polypropylene Rope in 80 seconds!
Have a look at our new video - all about Polypropylene Rope in 80 seconds (it was meant to be 60 seconds, but we got carried away!) You're welcome to...
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How to make a teepee
Kids teepees. If you’ve spent more than 5 minutes on Pinterest or Instagram in the last 12 months, you’ll know – they’re all the rage right now. Little wigwam-style tents,...
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How to apply heat set end caps
Heat set end caps are a great way to stop natural ropes from fraying. It’s possible to apply a whip, or tape the end, instead. But end caps are much...
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Fence design ideas
The garden fence. From a design point of view, it’s something that’s often overlooked. But there are many ways in which the vertical wood panels can be used to add...
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Rope on a Roundhouse
Order a beautiful wooden-frame tent from Roundhouse Woodwork, and your garden (or venue) will be the envy of your neighbours! They are super-stylish. Roundhouse Woodwork uses a combination of home-grown...
