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Tie a JUG KNOT around a water bottle, soda bottle, or aluminum bottle to make a secure carrying strap.
Re-purpose any container into a reusable water bottle by adding a convenient carrying strap. This Instructable will demonstrate how to tie a JUG knot which like its name suggests, is meant to properly secure around the neck of a container.
With some cord and the knowledge of this knot, you will be able add a handle, lanyard, or carabiner loop to any of your favorite beverages to carry them on the go.
It works perfectly for those disposable water bottles, and who knows, once you add some colorful cord to the plain old clear water bottle you just might be inclined to refill it and use it again.
(Check out pictures 4&5 below)
In addition to plastic beverage bottles like pop, water and sports drinks, you can turn those rugged aluminum beer bottles into a backpacking canteen.
Those of you familiar with my previous aluminum bottle Instructables:
ROLLED RIM METAL TUMBLER
http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminum-Bottle-Tumbler-Cup-Cook-Pot/
ALUMINUM BOTTLE LIGHTWEIGHT ALCOHOL STOVE
http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminum-Bottle-Alcohol-Stove/
will recognize the water canteen shown below as a re-purposed aluminum beer bottle. Here, I have added a painted surface treatment to turn it into a proper looking water bottle. More on that in steps 13, 14, 15.
Re-purpose any container into a reusable water bottle by adding a convenient carrying strap. This Instructable will demonstrate how to tie a JUG knot which like its name suggests, is meant to properly secure around the neck of a container.
With some cord and the knowledge of this knot, you will be able add a handle, lanyard, or carabiner loop to any of your favorite beverages to carry them on the go.
It works perfectly for those disposable water bottles, and who knows, once you add some colorful cord to the plain old clear water bottle you just might be inclined to refill it and use it again.
(Check out pictures 4&5 below)
In addition to plastic beverage bottles like pop, water and sports drinks, you can turn those rugged aluminum beer bottles into a backpacking canteen.
Those of you familiar with my previous aluminum bottle Instructables:
ROLLED RIM METAL TUMBLER
http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminum-Bottle-Tumbler-Cup-Cook-Pot/
ALUMINUM BOTTLE LIGHTWEIGHT ALCOHOL STOVE
http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminum-Bottle-Alcohol-Stove/
will recognize the water canteen shown below as a re-purposed aluminum beer bottle. Here, I have added a painted surface treatment to turn it into a proper looking water bottle. More on that in steps 13, 14, 15.
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Cord size is important. Select a small medium weight cord like the one shown here. It is a general purpose camp cord sold at most sporting goods stores. (shoelaces might also work)
Do not use a heavy cord or rope because the larger diameter will not tuck under the relatively small lip at the top of the bottleneck and the bottle will fall out.
Also, the smaller cord cinches tight on itself and will not loosen accidentally.
Do not use a heavy cord or rope because the larger diameter will not tuck under the relatively small lip at the top of the bottleneck and the bottle will fall out.
Also, the smaller cord cinches tight on itself and will not loosen accidentally.
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As far as the hole in the cork, a drill works nicely. The cork has a tendency to close-up when the bit is removed so use one larger than you would think.
There is a REALLY neat way of tying a jug knot. Take a look at the link below. Don't worry about the dialoge - actions speak louder than words.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqdKyhY9X30&feature=related
If you look closely in step 9 you can see my assistant helping with cord he may help with the scale...or k not.
I've taught kids and adults to tie knots for various reasons in various groups. Your visuals beat any book or pamphlet or flashcards I have ever used hands down. Thanks for your work.