The jungle vines are made with twine. I cut six foot lengths of twine. Then I knotted three of the lengths together at one end. I twisted the twine together and tied it off at the other end. I used green raffia to make the leaves and bought fake flowers for an added touch. These vines have lasted over 10 yrs. They have been borrowed and used by a lot of people and they are still in awesome shape! I also play rainforest sounds. The kids love it when it "rains" in the jungle!