So this is the rope you can get in a hardware store... it's fine, nylon generally, so a bit stretchy, and not appropriate...

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Red rope balltied in nylons [agoodsubishardtofind]

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Nylon rope and paracord flogger

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This is what happens when you dye rope made from a polyester/nylon blend. I was worried, but it turned out awesome.

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