Wool String Silencers

By Russ Barber

Original video by Jim Parsons

In these tough economic times we all like to save money where we can.

Here is a simple, cheap and quick way to make some wool string silencers.

First off we have to make a jig. This idea came from the video by Jim Parsons. Using a coat hanger, the one that has the cut out piece for spaghetti straps, cut it out so it looks like this.

So much for the hard part of this build.

Now get some wool yarn from the craft store. The best thing about this is you can make them in any color you want. I've even seen some camo yarn. The yarn cost me a whopping $2.99 for 170 yards.

Now using the jig wrap about 25 to 30 loops.

Once the loops have been done, tie them in the middle while still on the jig. Trim up the tie ends but do not cut them just yet.

After you have made the second one, separate the string.

Place the bundles at either end of the string about 10 inches from your loops.

String the bow. This will secure them into place.

Now, being very careful not to cut the bow string, cut the bundles so you have a lot of single strands.

Note: For photo purposes the bow is not strung but before you cut them have the bow strung.

To get them to puff up it is just a matter of shooting the bow. There you have it, nice homemade wool silencers.

The estimated cost per set is just mere pennies and five minutes of your time. It took me longer to do this write up than to make the silencers.