Square Knot vs. Granny Knot
differences: When we first learn the Square Knot and the Granny Knot, we use a single strand. In this case, our left strand of rope is blue, and the right strand is red. We’re going to put the red rope over the blue rope. In this step, we say that’s “right over left” because the […]
Extending Rope using a Lark’s Head Connector
Lark’s Head Connector Take another rope, fold it over, forming a new running and bight end, and connect it to the running end of the rope already on the sub’s body. This way, you always have rope. We’ll call the rope on the sub’s body the old rope and the extension you’re adding the new […]
How to Whip Your Rope with Needle and Thread
Double Column Leg Ladder
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Running End and Bight End (Double Strand Tying)
So far we talked about making two knots: A granny knot and a square knot. We demonstrated this using a single strand of two separate ropes. For now, that will be the last time we will be using a single strand. Because in rope bondage, we’re going to fold our rope over, pulling the two […]
About King Dash
Hello, my name is Dash. I’ve been doing kink & BDSM for over 25 years. I got my start in flogging, and in the last 5 years, I moved into bondage. I’m a fisting top and a skilled hypnotist as well. As one of the early sex-radical activist in the 1990s, I was part of […]
Titles Earned: Why You Shouldn’t Introduce Yourself as “Sir” or “Master” in Kink
There’s something we need to talk about. It’s something I learned from the Old Guard (when I first came into the scene as leatherboy). It’s a language change that subtle and distinct, and it’s a pattern I’ve seen more and more with increasing frequency. The thing I want to talk about is what it’s like […]
Where & How to Buy Rope
How to Choose Rope Type of Rope Jute is a naturally strong and compact rope, but it can sometimes bristle. When it is well conditioned, Jute can feel amazing to be tied up in. This is the recommended rope for beginners. Hemp is naturally smoother (and often has a little smell to it), and when […]
Shibari Styles Glossary
Generally speaking, shibari translates from Japanese to English as “tying up” and kinbaku as “tightening.” Within some communities, these definitions may fall short of the nuanced difference, as there are several nuances which have significance in the specific lineage you are learning within. They are presented here in a simplified form for beginners. Kinbaku Often […]