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	TSR : Web boards : Other Topics : "Just starting tying. " 1 2 Just starting tying. (12) This post is on the Other Topics web board. Sun 22 Mar 09, 7:05 PM Necrosed_rose US(WI), 3 yrs Y! I am interested in tying, does anyone have any beginner's tips and/or advice. I am a novice to tying so anything would be useful. Also I have a question as to which materials work better for it. 22 Mar 09, 9:57 PM masterfiremaam US(WV), 5 yrs I suggest Midori's book, "The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" as well as Jay Wiseman's book, "Erotic Bondage Handbook." Master Fire **The power of who we are can be intoxicating.** **The power of who we could be is humbling.** **Yet, we are assured we are exactly as we should be.** 23 Mar 09, 4:18 AM Necrosed_rose US(WI), 3 yrs Y! masterfiremaam wrote: I suggest Midori's book, "The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" as well as Jay Wiseman's book, "Erotic Bondage Handbook." Master Fire Thank you, I will try both of these. The reviews on each seemed to make both sound good. 23 Mar 09, 9:32 AM EvaMaria US(CA), 3 yrs Silken Sleeves ! Eva (The property formerly known as Camille ) 24 Mar 09, 5:38 AM HeavyD US(TN), 3 yrs Y! There are some very good video instructions for the basic ties online at www.twistedmonk.com. Just click on the video tab, select a video segment, and have fun! Remember though, rope tying is serious business, and you must pay attention to details, like cutting off blood flow, rope burns, unintended pain, etc. I would suggest you make the sessions relatively short at first, and inspect your partner closely after each one. Heavy D, Proud owner of a 1972 mint condition slavegirl. She packs a punch under the hood, goes where I steer her, and she rides like a dream. When the going gets tough, I just lock her in and let her go... 19 Apr 09, 12:34 AM slave_najah_of_VARR CA, 3 yrs try using cotton clothlines 23 Apr 09, 9:04 AM CloakedThought UK, 3 yrs Make sure you read up on safety first, there are some things that aren't obvious - and get a pair of EMT shears - these are special cutters that paramedics use to cut people out of cars. They aren't expensive and there's plenty on ebay. Don't tie over major blood routes that pass close to the skin, for example the one around the top of the leg or the elbows, tops of knees etc. Never tie the neck (obviously) Thick rope is less likely to to harm. 10mm is comfortable, but thick rope is difficult to tie neat knots in. 6mm is more "pro" but needs to be wrapped more to prevent discomfort and injury. Learn some knots first (google "animated knots") particularly the reef knot, but learn which don't slip and tighten. Carry a little bit of string with you to practice your knots when you're bored, so you can tie decorative knots fast. Start tieing for short lengths of time and work sub up gently. A great book is "Two knoty boys - showing you the ropes" and they have a website with lots of videos too. Hope that helps get you going. 23 Apr 09, 9:11 AM CloakedThought UK, 3 yrs oh, and in relation to your question on materials, there are lots depending on what you want. I suggest MFP (synthetic soft, cheap and easy to find) for starters. I've used lots of different stuff and settled on this. Rainbow rope sell it in the states. Don't buy normal polypro rope, its rubbish! Use anything to hand by all means but NEVER anything less than 6mm thick and preferably 8mm or over. All rope comes in "stranded or twisted" or "braided" check the difference and see which suits you best. Many companies will send you small lengths or samples. Jute/Hemp: rough, itchy, smells nice, some subs love it. doesn't stretch. Nylon: smooth as silk, stretches, easy to find. Cotton: easy to wash, doesn't stretch, bit common! MFP: smooth, easy care, easy to find, colours look good. Sissal: I wouldn't. Polypro (single fillament): nah. 27 Apr 09, 7:56 AM 721-832-383 US, 3 yrs Necrosed_rose wrote: Just starting tying. I am interested in tying, does anyone have any beginner's tips and/or advice. I am a novice to tying so anything would be useful. Also I have a question as to which materials work better for it. This site is full of instruction, hope it is a help to You.. http://www.twistedmonk.com/ smiles Edited 27 Apr 09, 9:30 AM by 721-832-383 9 May 09, 2:27 PM Oddball UK, 4 yrs Hi, Found this site very helpfull, there are download "how to's" :http://www.knottyboys.com/code/index.php Have a look 27 May 09, 5:38 PM Master_SL CA, 5 yrs slave_najah_of_VARR wrote: try using cotton clothlines Sorry but you are wrong here...too thin and restricts circulation. Next page