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Fieldcraft Ghilli question

gulfdiver

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Jul 3, 2010
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When making a ghilli suit using the fish net with one inch squares how many inches do you skip until the next row?

Thanks
 
Re: Ghilli question

Dont understand your question.

Are you talking about putting the netting onto the top and buttom? Or applying the jute to the netting?

Maybe I just didnt understand the post. Keep this in mind, the core elements of a ghilli need to be present. But the exact design and construction is open. Try some things and figure out what works for you. I have made and seen many ghillis, none exactly the same.

Check the search funstion as well, there are tons of posts on here on the same topic.
 
Re: Ghilli question

There's no definitive way to do it, but you don't want to tie at every point. Try to space your garnish points 2-3 inches from eachother.

This is one of the reasons I like the layout of our paracord grid system. It helps eliminate a lot of the guess work by providing ideal spacing for garnishment.
 
Re: Ghilli question

I am talking about applying the jute

I have pre cut the jute to about 23"
I have started installing the jute row by row, I am skipping about four inches between rows should I go more or less?
I left the gape for natural vegetation.
 
Re: Ghilli question

4 inches is fine with strands that long. That spacing will work really well with the addition of natural vegetation.
 
Re: Ghilli question

What is a good tie down fixture to use for the natural vegetation IE para cord rope?

Thanks
 
Re: Ghilli question

Use rubberband for veg attachment, they work great. Cut the jute in half, then tie it on, 23" is WAY too long, even cut it into 1/3s, shorter is better, too long get s caught on stuff.

DO not use too much burlap- 3-4 square yards is plenty.