So I finally got around to trying to make my own needle. Inspired by Anna's chopstick needle (see video), I too grabbed a chopstick and started carving.
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| In the middle is my chopstick needle. For comparison, to the left of it is my tapestry needle. |
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| My first try with my new needle. It works WAY better than the tapestry needle. It is thinner than what an actual nalbinding needle should be, but the flatness of it makes the stitches easier to produce. |
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| My first round!!! I'm happy with the way this turned out. |
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| Another round. |
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Nalbinding is very unforgiving. I pulled the wrong sting on this piece and ended up knotting the end to the point where I couldn't pull it out. I had to start again.
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This is a large round piece I have been working on. I am hoping it will turn out something like a head warmer (headband style...). Sadly, it is twisted, but I am still going to keep working on it, maybe I can salvage it somehow. This took me about 3 hours to make, showing how time consuming nalbinding can be...especially for beginners!
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Currently, I am boiling some beef bone so I can attempt a bone needle. I have cut it to size and now and trying to get the marrow out. Pictures and results to come tomorrow....wish me luck!
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