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T thomamas Tiki Centralite Joined: Apr 09, 2007 Posts: 55	T thomamas Posted posted on Wed, Jun 5, 2013 5:34 PM On 2013-06-05 12:54, TIKITOMMYS wrote: Can anyone send a link/idea about how to get the netting for a float light I am trying to create? Those LED lights look intriguing. Please post pictures when you're done. You should be able to tie a net yourself. Here's a fancy way that looks great and is probably beyond me: http://batjakltd.com/id82.html However, for small spheres, you can do something much simpler. Take four pieces of twine, tie them together at their middles, and lay the strands out like an eight-pointed star. Pair adjacent strands and tie a square knot about 1.5 inches from the center. Then, take strands from adjacent knots and tie them together. Depending on spacing, you might want a third row. Finally, stretch this knotwork around the globe, pull the strands together and finish it with an overhand knot. I'm not sure if this picture will help or confuse, but here goes:

On 2013-06-05 12:54, TIKITOMMYS wrote:
Can anyone send a link/idea about how to get the netting for a float light I am trying to create?

Those LED lights look intriguing. Please post pictures when you're done.

You should be able to tie a net yourself. Here's a fancy way that looks great and is probably beyond me: http://batjakltd.com/id82.html

However, for small spheres, you can do something much simpler.

Take four pieces of twine, tie them together at their middles, and lay the strands out like an eight-pointed star. Pair adjacent strands and tie a square knot about 1.5 inches from the center. Then, take strands from adjacent knots and tie them together. Depending on spacing, you might want a third row. Finally, stretch this knotwork around the globe, pull the strands together and finish it with an overhand knot.

I'm not sure if this picture will help or confuse, but here goes:

Post #680911 by thomamas on Wed, Jun 5, 2013 5:34 PM