WIU Scenic Studio Tools
WIU Scenic Studio Tools
Stopper Knots are tied into ropes to prevent them from sliding through other knots, adding security. Below are examples of Overhand, Double Overhand, and Figure 8 stopper knots.
Stopper Knots are tied into ropes to prevent them from sliding through other knots, adding security. Below are examples of Overhand, Double Overhand, and Figure 8 stopper knots.
Overhand Knot
Overhand Knot
Double Overhand Knot
Double Overhand Knot
Figure 8 Knot
Figure 8 Knot
Ropes that pick up items are extremely useful in theatre. Below are examples of the Bowline, Double Figure 8, and Slip Knot.
Ropes that pick up items are extremely useful in theatre. Below are examples of the Bowline, Double Figure 8, and Slip Knot.
Bowline Knot
Bowline Knot
Double Figure 8 Knot
Double Figure 8 Knot
Slip Knot
Slip Knot
There are many times that a rope needs to connect to a pipe or batten, usually suspending an item from that pipe. Below are examples of the Clove Hitch and Taut Line Hitch.
There are many times that a rope needs to connect to a pipe or batten, usually suspending an item from that pipe. Below are examples of the Clove Hitch and Taut Line Hitch.
Clove Hitch
Clove Hitch
Taut Line Hitch
Taut Line Hitch
If your rope is not long enough, you may need to attach it to another rope. Below are examples of a Sheet Bend and Square Knot.
If your rope is not long enough, you may need to attach it to another rope. Below are examples of a Sheet Bend and Square Knot.
Sheet Bend Knot
Sheet Bend Knot
Square Knot
Square Knot
If you need to throw your rope to another worker, ball knots are necessary. Below is an example of the most famous one, the Monkey's Fist.
If you need to throw your rope to another worker, ball knots are necessary. Below is an example of the most famous one, the Monkey's Fist.
Monkey's Fist
Monkey's Fist