The Mathematics and Origin of String Figures
An advanced discussion of their history and theory with instructions for making new designs by the author, Martin Probert.
Kids Guide to Easy String Figures
Descriptions, illustrations and video clips showing how to make basic figures.
World Wide Webs: String Figures from Around the World
Graded instructions for making a wide variety of string figures popular with native cultures throughout the world. Includes photographs.
String Figures
Animated instructions for making Jacob's Ladder, Walking Sticks and Two Mountains and a Stream.
How to do Cat's Cradle
Step by step instructions with photographs.
International String Figure Association
Background information with instructions for making traditional Inuit figures.
String Figure: Honu (Turtle)
Simple instructions with photographs for making a traditional turtle figure. Includes an associated chant.
String Figures
Brian Cox, the Incredible Stringman, tells a story called "Going Fishing" illustrated with string figures. Photos and text of his performance.
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