Recipe for a "rope butter" for conditioning jute ropes for bondage
and instructions on how to make it
How to make your own "rope butter" to be used during the rope conditioning process
Preparing the "rope butter"
- 75g – 100% pure beeswax (cosmetic grade)
- 175g – cold-pressed jojoba oil (base oil for natural cosmetics)
- Melt the beeswax and jojoba oil in a heatproof bowl over a water bath at the lowest possible temperature. Stir occasionally.
- When the beeswax has melted, remove the bowl from the heat and stir for about 2 more minutes until the mixture has cooled slightly and is well combined.
- Pour the warm butter into a tightly sealable screw-top jar and leave to cool at room temperature.
- When the mass has cooled, you should have a light yellow, firm, supple butter to condition your ropes.
We have heard of the following alternatives to jojoba oil, but have NOT tested them ourselves, so we cannot make any statements about the end result.
- Almond oil
- Tsubaki oil
- Bayu (horse oil)
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We are proud to introduce to you our traditional rope butter for the ongoing care and conditioning of jute ropes for bondage, Shibari and Kinbaku. Our rope butter is handmade by us. This recipe has been used by us for many years and is a balanced mixture of Jojoba oil and beeswax. It comes in a solid plastic pot that contains a generous 100 g / 3.5 oz of rope butter. You will also receive a booklet with tested instructions on how to apply this butter during the conditioning process to your ropes. So, you have easy-to-follow step by step instructions to achieve the best possible results and end up with amazing ropes. The feel of a rope is crucial. Conditioning also improves the handling of the rope, reduces wear, and tends to reduce fibre loss. It also gives a lovely patina to the rope. The rope butter can be worked into a rope whenever needed e.g. after extensive use, or if it becomes dry. Dosage: For conditioning an 8m rope, we recommend using approximately 3g of butter (about a hazelnut-sized amount). 100 g of rope butter is therefore sufficient to condition at least 30 pieces of 8m jute rope. Care well for your ropes and enjoy them for longer! Further detailed product safety and usage guidelines for our products can be found here.
We are proud to offer to you our vegan rope butter for the ongoing care and conditioning of jute ropes for bondage, Shibari and Kinbaku. This rope butter is handmade by us following a self-developed and widely tested recipe and is a balanced mixture of Jojoba oil and Mokurō wax. Compared to the traditional rope butter with beeswax, the vegan rope butter gives your rope significantly more shine than the rope butter with beeswax, whose finish is fairly matte. It comes in a solid plastic pot that contains a generous 100 g / 3.5 oz of rope butter. You will also receive a booklet with tested instructions on how to apply this butter during the conditioning process to your ropes. So, you have easy-to-follow step by step instructions to achieve the best possible results and end up with amazing ropes. The feel of a rope is crucial. Conditioning also improves the handling of the rope, reduces wear, and tends to reduce fibre loss. It also gives a lovely patina to the rope. The rope butter can be worked into a rope whenever needed e.g. after extensive use, or if it becomes dry. Dosage: For conditioning an 8m rope, we recommend using approximately 3g of butter (about a hazelnut-sized amount). 100 g of rope butter is therefore sufficient to condition at least 30 pieces of 8m jute rope. Care well for your ropes and enjoy them for longer! Further detailed product safety and usage guidelines for our products can be found here.
This cloth should not be missing from any bondage set! A soft and handy microfiber cloth ideal for:oiling your ropes with jojoba oil, wiping your ropes after flaming for cleaning your ropes after use. A cloth like this belongs in every complete bondage set. At 28 x 28cm, it is the perfect size. Available individually or in a set of 3. Dimensions L/W: approx. 28cm x 28cmMaterial: 100% microfiber, lint-freeCare: 60°C machine wash, keeps its shape Further detailed product safety and usage guidelines for our products can be found here.