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Muay Boran Muay Boran (Ancient Boxing) is an all-inclusive term for the ancient boxing arts of Thailand, from which modern Muay Thai was born. In the old days, fighters would wrap their hands with strips of twisted hemp cloth or hemp rope. Although it is commonly thought that fighters wou...
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Diapers made from natural fibers, such as cotton and hemp, take a bit more work to prep before they are ready to use on your baby. The natural oils need to be washed out of them as much as possible to ensure they are absorbent and won’t simply repel your baby’s urine. To prep ...
Wool is in a similar situation: While it’s possible to produce wool sustainably, some wool producers engage in improper land use and animal cruelty. Among all the fibers used to make brocade, polyester and other synthetic textiles are by far the worst for the environment. Silk, cotton, ...
Jute fabric is a type of textile fiber made from the jute plant. While there are a few different botanical varieties of jute, one of the main species used to make jute fabric is Corchorus olitorius (white jute). However, another species of jute, called C
Using a Wood Form to Cut Fabric Faster One thing that has made sewing cloth diapers faster for me is to make a wood form of my pattern. This allows me to cut the exterior and interior fabrics quickly, without worrying about cutting into a paper pattern. I use arotary cutterinstead ofsci...
Cloth is anotherimportant crafting materialthat can be harvested from animals. It can also be collected fromHemp Fiber Plants. You only need one for each Low-Grade Fuel, so you should be able to get most of the Animal Fat and Cloth you need for a big stockpile of Fuel from a few short...
In the old days, fighters would wrap their hands with strips of twisted hemp cloth or hemp rope. Although it is commonly thought that fighters would dip their wrapped hands in broken glass, this is largely a myth. They did, however, dip their hands in water in order to harden the rope...
Wipe Down: After the event, clean the pegboard and dowels with a damp cloth to remove any icing or sugar residue. Mild Detergent: For tougher stains, use a mild detergent mixed with water and gently scrub the affected areas. Dry Thoroughly: Make sure all parts are completely dry before sto...