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Hubert's latest sling makes me a little embarrassed to show my much poorer work, but to encourage others here it is. Ancient Egyptian Style Sling Mk1 After seeing the ‘King Tut slings’ projects by contributors to this forum, I was inspired to have a go. So thanks to David Morningstar, T. J. Potter, TEG, Hubert, Lakeslinger & others for your guidance. My first ancient Egyptian style sling, based on the Kahun (El Lahun) sling in the Petrie Museum. I used a Hubert style diamond or lozenge shape nail loom to weave the pouch in one piece, with a ‘shuttle needle’ made of folded 0.5mm wire. The pouch is 150 x 50mm (6 x 2in) woven with green jute warp & weft. The slightly thicker natural hemp outer wefts (3 each side) started about 2m (6ft) long then these, along with the excess warp & weft threads, are braided into the release & retention cords. The length mid pouch to loop tip is 760mm (30in).
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