Hi everybody. Sorry for posting so rarely here lately.
It's really dificult to find time for tutorials right now. I wish it would change soon. For now check this tutorial out, hope you'll enjoy it.

After Effects Template for tutotrial: http://easyaftereffects.net/rubber-kn...

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0:00 - Preview
0:09 - Create and animate the first rope
2:14 - Duplicate the rope
2:39 - Adjust the paths of the ropes to make a knot
3:33 - Make an animation of tightening
6:47 - Duplicate the first rope again and add masks
8:58 - Make it looks like 3D
11:28 - Add a wiggle effect
14:15 - Result

Music:
Aviated - Nana Kwabena
Hanging Out - Bruno E.
Schizo - Anno Domini Beats