Linda Hendrickson
Tablet Weaving and Ply-Splitting Books, Tools & Kits

Artist-Made Cords for Ply-Splitting


Cotton Cords
Metallic/Cotton Cords
Paper Cords
Cord Kits

Color Chart for Cotton Cords


I make all of the cords in my studio using a Bradshaw cordmaker attached to an electric drill. When you order, please specify exactly what you want me to make for you, as described below.

You can order kits with cords for ply-split braids and ornaments, and for ply-split baskets. See my Ply-Splitting Tools page for gripfids (ply-splitting needles).



When ordering cords, please be sure to specify the following on the order form:
Individual Cotton Cords
One-Color Cotton Cords
110" cords ..... $2.50 each
Read about how to tape and cut cords into shorter lengths.

Choose colors from the color chart for cotton cords.

When ordering, please write "one-color cotton cords", number of plies (4-ply or 2-ply), diameter (3/32" or 5/32"), and color name(s).

I recommend a size 6 gripfid for the 3/32" cords, and a size 8 gripfid for the 5/32" cords. Order a gripfid.

4-Ply Two-Color Cotton Cords Plied ABAB
Available in 4-ply or 2-ply, with diameters of 3/32" or 5/32"
Choose any combination of two colors from the cotton color chart.

110" cords...... $2.50 each
Read about how to tape and cut cords into shorter lengths.

When ordering, please write "two-color cotton cords plied ABAB", number of plies (4-ply or 2-ply), diameter (3/32" or 5/32"), and color names.

I recommend a size 6 gripfid for the 3/32" cords, and a size 8 gripfid for the 5/32" cords. Order a gripfid.

4-Ply Two-Color Cotton Cords Plied AABB
Available with diameters of 3/32" or 5/32"
Choose any combination of two colors from the cotton color chart.

110" cords...... $2.50 each
Read about how to tape and cut cords into shorter lengths.

When ordering, please write "4-ply, two-color cotton cords plied AABB", diameter (3/32" or 5/32"), and color names.

I recommend a size 6 gripfid for the 3/32" cords, and a size 8 gripfid for the 5/32" cords. Order a gripfid.

Color-Changing Cord for the Fire & Ice Ply-Split Bangle Bracelet
110" cord...... $15.00 each

This is a color-changing 4-ply cord which I make using 8 colors of 5/2 perle cotton and the clasped yarn technique. The diameter is about 5/32". These are the colors I have used in my Fire & Ice Ply-Split Bangle Bracelet. The colors are Navy, Yale Blue, Deep Turquoise, Light Orange, Tangerine, Burnt Orange, and Wine.

When ordering, please write "Color-Changing Cord for the Fire & Ice Ply-Split Bangle Bracelet"

I recommend a size 8 gripfid for 5/32" cords. Order a gripfid.

Individual Metallic/Cotton Cords
One-Color Metallic/Cotton Cords
Available in 4-ply or 2-ply, with diameters of 3/32" or 5/32"
Gold metallic yarn plied with one of these cotton colors as shown in the photo:
Gold, California Gold, or Beige.

110" cords...... $3.50 each
Read about how to tape and cut cords into shorter lengths.

When ordering, please write "one-color metallic/cotton cords", number of plies (4-ply or 2-ply), diameter (3/32" or 5/32"), and color name of the cotton (Gold, California Gold, or Beige).

I recommend a size 6 gripfid for the 3/32" cords, and a size 8 gripfid for the 5/32" cords. Order a gripfid.

Cotton Cord Kits
Cotton Cord Kit -- Fire & Ice Colors
Kit with 8 cords, 110" long ..... $ 20.00
Each color is also available separately, $2.50 per cord. Click on the image of the cords to see a larger view and color names.

This kit contains 8 cords which I can make from either 5/2 perle cotton (about 5/32" diameter) or 10/2 perle cotton (about 3/32" diameter). The colors are inspired by climate scientist Ed Hawkins' Warming Stripes, and these are the colors I have used in my Fire & Ice Ply-Split Bangle Bracelet.

Learn more about Warming Stripes. My hope is that you will use the Fire & Ice colors to create something to encourage conversation about climate change.

Read about how to tape and cut cords into shorter lengths.

When ordering, please write "Cord Kit - Fire & Ice Colors", the diameter (5/32" or 3/32") and number of plies (4-ply or 2-ply). If you are planning to make Fire & Ice Ply-Split Bangle Bracelets, order 4-ply cords, 5/32" diameter, made with 5/2 perle cotton.

I recommend a size 8 gripfid for the 5/32" cords, and a size 6 gripfid for the 3/32" cords. Order a gripfid.


Cotton Cord Kit -- Warming Stripes Colors
Kit with 12 cords, 110" long ..... $ 30.00
Each color is also available separately, $2.50 per cord. Click on the image of the cords to see a larger view and color names.

Available in 4-ply or 2-ply, with diameter of 5/32".
This kit contains 12 cords made from 5/2 perle cotton. The colors are inspired by climate scientist Ed Hawkins' Warming Stripes. Learn more about Warming Stripes. My hope is that you will use the warming stripes to create something to encourage conversation about climate change.

Read about how to tape and cut cords into shorter lengths.

When ordering, please write "cord kit - Warming Stripes", and number of plies (4-ply or 2-ply).

I recommend a size 8 gripfid for the 5/32" cords. Order a gripfid.


Cotton Cord Kit -- 16 Colors
Available in 4-ply or 2-ply, with diameters of 3/32" or 5/32"
If you can't decide what colors to order -- how about a whole rainbow of colors? This kit contains one cord of each of the colors on my cotton color chart (except for the neutrals -- sold separately below).

110" cords ..... $ 40.00
Read about how to tape and cut cords into shorter lengths.

When ordering, please write "cord kit - 16 colors", number of plies (4-ply or 2-ply), and diameter (3/32" or 5/32").

I recommend a size 6 gripfid for the 3/32" cords, and a size 8 gripfid for the 5/32" cords. Order a gripfid.

Cotton Cord Kit -- 7 Neutrals
Available in 4-ply or 2-ply, with diameters of 3/32" or 5/32"
This kit contains one cord of each neutral on my cotton color chart.


110" cords ..... $ 17.50
Read about how to tape and cut cords into shorter lengths.

When ordering, please write "cord kit - 7 neutrals", number of plies (4-ply or 2-ply), and diameter (3/32" or 5/32").

I recommend a size 6 gripfid for the 3/32" cords, and a size 8 gripfid for the 5/32" cords. Order a gripfid.

Individual Paper Cords
Color Chart for Paper Cords
This color chart shows 4-ply and 2-ply paper cords, about 1/8" diameter. I use Wraphia II paper ribbon by Berwick to make these cords. These are the cords I used for all of the baskets in my book How to Make Ply-Split Baskets.

Black
Imperial Red
Burgundy
Terra Cotta
Kraft
Oatmeal
Gold
Sage
Olive Green
Teal
One-Color Paper Cords
Available in 4-ply or 2-ply, with diameter of 1/8".
Choose colors from the color chart for paper cords.

120" cords ..... $3.25 each
Read about how to tape and cut cords into shorter lengths.

When ordering, please write "one-color paper cords", number of plies (4-ply or 2-ply), and color name(s).

I recommend a size 9 gripfid for the paper cords. Order a gripfid.

Two-Color Paper Cords
Available in 4-ply or 2-ply, with diameter of 1/8".
Choose any two colors from the color chart for paper cords.


120" cords ..... $3.25 each
Read about how to tape and cut cords into shorter lengths.

When ordering, please write "two-color paper cords", number of plies (4-ply or 2-ply), and color names. If ordering 4-ply, indicate ply order, AABB or ABAB.

I recommend a size 9 gripfid for the paper cords. Order a gripfid.


How to tape and cut cords into shorter lengths

I have used box sealing tape, mailing and storage tape, and duct tape, which adheres better to hairy yarns such as wool and even yak hair. These tapes are approximately 2" wide. I cut 1"-2" long sections, and then cut those lengthwise into thirds for the 5/32" cords, and into quarters for the 3/32" cords. Aim for lots of contact between tape and yarn, and not very much contact of tape-to-tape. The tape is made so that it doesn't stick very well to itself, and if you overlap a lot, it will just come loose. Press a piece of tape onto the cord, and then lightly pinch and roll so it is tight and smooth, like the end of a shoelace. Don't pinch too hard, as repeated pinching will eventually cause repetitive stress injury to your hand and arm. Instead, after lightly rolling the tape onto the cord, burnish the taped area against a table edge. This will help the tape adhere to the yarn. Then cut in the middle of the taped area.
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This page updated October 6, 2023.