Abstract
In this workshop paper we give a brief introduction to the historical aspects of rope making, different types of
materials as well as techniques of construction. We look at mathematical and physical properties of rope and how
to adapt these properties when making rope using some basic techniques. During the workshop we present two
different techniques of making rope, vertical and horizontal, where both tools are hand operated. The tool we use
for making rope vertically is known as a “K¨ansespel“ [Cæns@spe:l]. For the horizontal rope making we compare
two machines and describe the advantage of having a gear ratio. We also show the impact of the mathematical and
physical properties in the laid rope. We then let the participants create their own piece of rope and elaborate with the
mentioned properties of the rope.
