Resources

This is an incomplete list of local, distant, and online rope resources.

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General Rope

Brief answers to common rope questions
Learn to identify common mistakes by looking at rope patterns
Tips and Strategies for executing events
A writing by goodmosttimes
A writing by goodmosttimes
A well-curated catalog of writings divided by topics (such as topping, bottoming, switching, safety, negotiation, equipment, etc.)
Faviola_Llervu hosts an informational podcast about the historical traditions and foundations of kinbaku. Join the conversation on Twitter.
Queer-owned and operated dedicated shibari studio in the heart of historic Downtown Los Angeles.
Local Los Angeles non-profit Members-only kink organization offering classes on all topics including rope.
Local Los Angeles kink organization space offering classes on all topics including rope. Open to all - no membership required.
paid BDSM tutorials covering a variety of topics including rope

Being in Rope (Bottoming)

The first guide to being in rope - free download
Discord server for bottoms, switches, and self tiers. Build your network | share resources | peer support & discussion. Request access from Clover on Fetlife.
Google group for vetting rope tops and sharing resources. It includes several years of archived reports - read more on FetLife
Request access by emailing ropebottomgroup-at-gmail.com
A comprehensive collection of topics for being in rope - ebook or paperback
Tips for being in bondage - ebook or paperback

Self Tying & Self-Suspension

goodmosttimes - a white woman - in a self-suspension backbend
free online archive of resources for all things self suspension​
Fetlife logo
very active peer-led group for enthusiasts of self tying​
Tying and Flying cover
book all about tying for self-suspension​

book for experieced self-tiers interested in suspension

Tying

UK Studio space of Wykd Dave & Clover | online / physical classes, other rope resources
Topologist's free online rope instructionals
free rope tutorials from Fred Hatt & Miss Bones of Anatomie Studio, London
paid online rope tutorials with a variety of world-renowned instructors
Dedicated studio in Oakland, CA | online and in-person
San Diego rope space offering online and in-person events
Free and paid rope tutorials especially great for self-suspension
Richmond, VA rope education | online and in-person events | comprehensive list of rope resources
New York City rope studio

Studio Friction

A progressive Denver rope studio
London studio of Fred Hatt & Miss Bones | online / physical classes, other rope resources
Berlin-based studio | online and in-person events
free step-by-step knot tutorials
Alternative community space in Toronto, Ontario

Rope Vendors

The official store of Arisue Go.
$5 per hank of untreated jute. Custom colors, and other materials available.
An exhaustive list of rope sellers (Fetlife; started in 2013, last updated in 2023)

Additional Supplies