Classic instructional books about knots?
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Classic instructional books about knots?
Hi,
New guy here. I am and always have been interested in using light bondage and knots on my sex partners, and only recently found out a girl I see is also interested in trying it
out, mostly as sub. I grew up reading adventure guides for boys (scouts, book for boys, etc.) and doing renovation jobs with my father where he would try to teach me various knots, but I've forgotten almost everything I learnt. I prefer an old-school approach to learning, books and practice over online guides and videos, it's a part of the charm for me.
tl;dr, I'd like to ask for advice on the best classical and in-depth instructional titles for knots, both for conventional (rigging, fishing) and for specific bondage uses.
P.S. The partner I mentioned before has a slight aversion to skin-on-skin contact, body fluids and dicks (although she is cis), they're not things she doesn't end up wanting eventually but light bondage is almost the only sexual interest I'm aware of, with the exception of kegels and heavy petting. Any tips?
Cheers!
New guy here. I am and always have been interested in using light bondage and knots on my sex partners, and only recently found out a girl I see is also interested in trying it
out, mostly as sub. I grew up reading adventure guides for boys (scouts, book for boys, etc.) and doing renovation jobs with my father where he would try to teach me various knots, but I've forgotten almost everything I learnt. I prefer an old-school approach to learning, books and practice over online guides and videos, it's a part of the charm for me.
tl;dr, I'd like to ask for advice on the best classical and in-depth instructional titles for knots, both for conventional (rigging, fishing) and for specific bondage uses.
P.S. The partner I mentioned before has a slight aversion to skin-on-skin contact, body fluids and dicks (although she is cis), they're not things she doesn't end up wanting eventually but light bondage is almost the only sexual interest I'm aware of, with the exception of kegels and heavy petting. Any tips?
Cheers!
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Re: Classic instructional books about knots?
This one is a classic, they say:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8166 ... k_of_Knots
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8166 ... k_of_Knots
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Re: Classic instructional books about knots?
Searching for it, made it show up at a couple of web pages.
It deserves the reputation as a knotty opera magna.
Due to respect for copyright, I have decided not to post the link.
Should anyone decide to risk a life of crime and despair and googles:
the ashley book of knots pdf
It is their own problem.
It deserves the reputation as a knotty opera magna.
Due to respect for copyright, I have decided not to post the link.
Should anyone decide to risk a life of crime and despair and googles:
the ashley book of knots pdf
It is their own problem.
~ Leatherworking, blacksmithing , woodworking and programming are the most pervertable skills you can learn! ~
Re: Classic instructional books about knots?
I think what I started with might have been an earlier edition of this:
http://www.amazon.com/Nautical-Knots-Il ... 0071387978
http://www.amazon.com/Nautical-Knots-Il ... 0071387978
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Re: Classic instructional books about knots?
'The Ashley Books of Knots' looks perfect, I'll get a copy as soon as possible.
Cheers mate!
Cheers mate!
Re: Classic instructional books about knots?
A good one... The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage, by: Midori
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Re: Classic instructional books about knots?
Oh, yes! I have that one...Claudia wrote:A good one... The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage, by: Midori
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If my corset isn't tight, it just isn't right!
Kink is the spice of life!
Come to the Dark Side - we have cookies!
Re: Classic instructional books about knots?
I also have Midori's book. Beautifully written and illustrated.
Re: Classic instructional books about knots?
a bit of topic, but "screw the roses, send me thorns" is allways worth the purchase, as it shows bdsm is about mutual fun, educates the new victam and takes a lighthearted & wellwritten approach to the theme.
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Re: Classic instructional books about knots?
I agree ponylady, while it's not specifically about knots it is another great book for one's personal kink library.
And for some reason that title makes me think of Claudia...
And for some reason that title makes me think of Claudia...
Re: Classic instructional books about knots?
There are several instructional tomes at Project Guttenburg such as
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30983
These are copyright free.
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30983
These are copyright free.
Re: Classic instructional books about knots?
They are not classics yet, but the Two Knotty Boys books "Showing You the Ropes" have knots, wraps and their applications in simple well illustrated form.