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= Fih Knot = |
= Fih Knot = |
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The '''Fih Knot''' is a [[charm]] made by [[Edmund Burke|Edmun]]. It consists of a main body and three tails, woven with black [[Cord|cording]] and decorated with [[agate]] beads. It has been gifted to the Chipmunk as a token of his affection, representing his wishes for her safety and success. |
The '''Fih Knot''' is a [[charm]] made by [[Edmund Burke|Edmun]]. It consists of a main body and three tails, woven with black [[Cord|cording]] and decorated with [[agate]] beads. It has been gifted to the Chipmunk as a token of his affection, representing his wishes for her safety and success. |
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== Features == |
== Features == |
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The ''Fih Knot'' consists of a main body and three tails. The main body is a [[Pan Chang knot]], and the three tails (and neck) consists of layered [[Snakebot|snake knots]]. The tassels at the ends of each tail consist of an unknown [[Rui Knopfli|Ruyi knot]] and an overhand knot. Next to the two side tails are adjustable knots that determine the spacing from the body. The The cording used is black [[Rattail orchid|rattail cord]], and the interwoven beads are dyed [[Crackergate|crackle agate]]. |
The ''Fih Knot'' consists of a main body and three tails. The main body is a [[Pan Chang knot]], and the three tails (and neck) consists of layered [[Snakebot|snake knots]]. The tassels at the ends of each tail consist of an unknown [[Rui Knopfli|Ruyi knot]] and an overhand knot. Next to the two side tails are adjustable knots that determine the spacing from the body. The The cording used is black [[Rattail orchid|rattail cord]], and the interwoven beads are dyed [[Crackergate|crackle agate]]. |
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== Creation == |
== Creation == |
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The Fih Knot's creation was not a smooth process. The main challenge was threading the beads onto the cord. The cord barely fit inside the bead hole, so various methods were tested. |
The Fih Knot's creation was not a smooth process. The main challenge was threading the beads onto the cord. The cord barely fit inside the bead hole, so various methods were tested. |
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The creator's first intuition was to melt the ends of the cord and fashion them into a [[needle]] shape. However, shaping the melted cord into a thin profile was extremely difficult. The melted cord could not be shaped by cutting, as there must be a smooth transition between the melted portion and the unmelted portion. The whole melted portion would need to be as thin as the bead's hole, so cutting the melted portion to the edge of the unmelted portion would fray the edges of the cord. Frayed edges would then not fit into the bead's hole. |
The creator's first intuition was to melt the ends of the cord and fashion them into a [[needle]] shape. However, shaping the melted cord into a thin profile was extremely difficult. The melted cord could not be shaped by cutting, as there must be a smooth transition between the melted portion and the unmelted portion. The whole melted portion would need to be as thin as the bead's hole, so cutting the melted portion to the edge of the unmelted portion would fray the edges of the cord. Frayed edges would then not fit into the bead's hole. |
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[[File:Example of a blank white square.jpg|thumb|424x424px|Diagram of melted tip fraying when cut with knife, along with samples of the melted and glued tips.]] |
[[File:Example of a blank white square.jpg|thumb|424x424px|Diagram of melted tip fraying when cut with knife, along with samples of the melted and glued tips.]] |
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Additionally, if an melted portion of the cord were to fit in the hole and exit the other side of the bead, the cord could not be consistently pulled through the bead. Melting the cord destroyed the threaded structure, severely reducing its [[tensile strength]]. Thus, the cord would often snap inside the bead. |
Additionally, if an melted portion of the cord were to fit in the hole and exit the other side of the bead, the cord could not be consistently pulled through the bead. Melting the cord destroyed the threaded structure, severely reducing its [[tensile strength]]. Thus, the cord would often snap inside the bead. |
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Attempts were also made to expand the size of the hole using a belt-hole hand [[drill]], but they all resulted in cracked and split beads. |
Attempts were also made to expand the size of the hole using a belt-hole hand [[drill]], but they all resulted in cracked and split beads. |
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A solution to this problem was found by using [[glue]]. The cord could be whittled down to a needle shape using a knife. The frayed edges would then be bound together using glue. This provided a smooth needle shape that could be threaded through the bead, and since the structure of the cord is unaffected, the cord could be consistently pulled through. |
A solution to this problem was found by using [[glue]]. The cord could be whittled down to a needle shape using a knife. The frayed edges would then be bound together using glue. This provided a smooth needle shape that could be threaded through the bead, and since the structure of the cord is unaffected, the cord could be consistently pulled through. |
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Additionally, it was later discovered that the beads did not have consistent hole sizes. However, there were not many beads remaining after attempts to drill the beads or grip them with [[pliers]], so only the tightest beads were unused. It was also discovered that there was a lining of [[chalk]] inside the bead holes, so this thin layer would be scraped off using the belt-hole hand drill before insertion. |
Additionally, it was later discovered that the beads did not have consistent hole sizes. However, there were not many beads remaining after attempts to drill the beads or grip them with [[pliers]], so only the tightest beads were unused. It was also discovered that there was a lining of [[chalk]] inside the bead holes, so this thin layer would be scraped off using the belt-hole hand drill before insertion. |
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== Symbolism and Meaning == |
== Symbolism and Meaning == |
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The overall structure of the ''Fih Knot'' resembles a fishIt also resembles a creaking from ''Minecraft'', but please ignore this, alluding to its creator. |
The overall structure of the ''Fih Knot'' resembles a fishIt also resembles a creaking from ''Minecraft'', but please ignore this, alluding to its creator. |
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The agate beads on the body depict [[Ursa Minor]] (also known as the "Little Dipper") on its 6x6 pattern. This is in reference to one of the Chipmunk's favorite [[Constellation|constellations]]; when asked about constellations, she said, "I like little dipper because its little and its a dipper which is cute,"The star imagery is also an allusion to the poem ''Borrowed Time'' by [[Hannah Montana|Hannah "Chipmunk" B.]], which remains to be a favorite of Edmun's. |
The agate beads on the body depict [[Ursa Minor]] (also known as the "Little Dipper") on its 6x6 pattern. This is in reference to one of the Chipmunk's favorite [[Constellation|constellations]]; when asked about constellations, she said, |
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The main body is a Pan Chang Knot. Despite their [[Buddhists|Buddhist]] origins about [[reincarnation]], these knots have come to symbolize fortune and prosperity in [[China]]. |
The main body is a Pan Chang Knot. Despite their [[Buddhists|Buddhist]] origins about [[reincarnation]], these knots have come to symbolize fortune and prosperity in [[China]]. |
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The Fih Knot represents the creator's wishes for the Chipmunk's future safety and success. He knows that she is a very capable personThis Chipmunk may not be human. Her humanity is hotly debated in the chudology sphere., and he admires her genuine passion for learning. The Chipmunk is smarter than him in many ways. Thus, Edmun is confident that she will achieve many great things. By giving the Fih Knot, he hopes that the Chipmunk will remember him once in a while and know that he will always be rooting for her. He knows that she's going to do well wherever she goesParaphrased from a chipmunk elder.. |
The Fih Knot represents the creator's wishes for the Chipmunk's future safety and success. He knows that she is a very capable personThis Chipmunk may not be human. Her humanity is hotly debated in the chudology sphere., and he admires her genuine passion for learning. The Chipmunk is smarter than him in many ways. Thus, Edmun is confident that she will achieve many great things. By giving the Fih Knot, he hopes that the Chipmunk will remember him once in a while and know that he will always be rooting for her. He knows that she's going to do well wherever she goesParaphrased from a chipmunk elder.. |
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== Footnotes == |
== Footnotes == |
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