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Crafting with Paracord

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CREATIVE PROJECTS USING PARACORD Since paracord is so versatile, anyone can have the chance to try and make something for their loved ones. Just a few items I have done with paracord.   Heart Key Fob Materials: 6 feet of 425 paracord Heart shaped split ring Round split ring Beads optional {Cost for this project starts at $3.50} Step 1: Fold your paracord in half. Insert the center of the cord down through the heart split ring. If you are using beads, thread one on the right cord now. Step 2: Insert both sides of the cord down through the loop in the center of the cord and pull tight. Position at the bottom left side of the heart ring. Step 3: With the right cord, insert the end down through the heart and bring it up through the loop it created. Pull tight. Repeat the process until both ends return to top of ring, locking it in. Step 4: Bring the same end up through the heart and down through the loop it created. Pull tight. Bring the working ends down through the center of the cor

DIY Paracord Bracelets

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DIY Paracord Bracelets Quick and Easy DIY Survival Paracord Bracelets When it comes to paracord survival bracelets, I think DIY is the best way to go when you want something unique but cool. Learning how to make a paracord bracelet is fun and rewarding, too. Plus, a handmade paracord bracelet can make a nice DIY gift idea. Learn how to tie and wrap the cord to make different styles of paracord bracelet projects, all complete with instructions and step by step tutorial. For DIY survival gear, start with one of more of these colorful and practical wearables. A cool teen or kids craft, but plenty of fun fo adults to make, too. Learning how to tie all sorts of new bracelet knots is useful, too. Check out some ideas on YouTube and find one or more to make this weekend. Parachute cord also called paracord was invented by the military during World War 2. It’s breaking strength is over 550 lbs. Paracord is made with nylon which won’t mold or rot, and it’s durable, virtually indestructable and

Knots and Lashings

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Easy Knot Reference

The Best Paracord Braids & Weaves Every Prepper Should Know

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Basic Cobra Style If you’re in a survival situation, you can use paracords to make bows, set snare nooses and triggers, go fishing and help set up a campsite. If you’re a prepper, you can keep a paracord pouch and paracord survival straps with you for any emergency situations that may require pressure or holding something in place. Why should you have a paracord bracelet and know how to tie a paracord knot? They’re lightweight, easy to carry, simple yet incredibly diverse and way more useful than your average necklace or bracelet. You can craft a custom paracord bracelet or keychain using a variety of paracord knots, paracord braids and paracord weaves with just a few inexpensive materials. Whether you’re a prepper, an outdoor enthusiast or a crafter, there are hundreds of beneficial paracord uses to choose from. What is Paracord?   Paracord is short for “parachute cord”. As the name suggests, paracords were originally created to be used for the suspension lines of parachutes, notably

How to Make Your Own Paracord Jig

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Are you a lover of paracord bracelets? And you are always not satisfied with the style and price of the paracord bracelets you see in stores? Well, with the help of a paracord jig, you can make your own just how you want it. In this article, we have put together this tutorial for a paracord jig project that you can DIY easily. The making process is pretty much basic and easy to follow. With that said, let’s start with the first step: planning a paracord bracelet jig. Planning our jig There are a few aspects worth considering when making a jig. Since it is made by you, you can customize just about everything, from the wood used, to the very functionality of the jig. If we focus on making a basic design, there are two aspects of the jig that we should consider: the width the length Width The wider the jig, the more different buckle sizes you can mount on it. This means that generally, a wider jig will have more buckle types you can use. A smart way to get around the width res

Brainstorming Ideas for Bracelet Designs

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Brainstorming is a great way to come up with creative ideas for any poster or project especially when you are in a pinch. Follow some of these fun brainstorming tips and let the creative poster ideas come pouring out of you! Write it down! Just the simple act of writing down all your thoughts and ideas about a topic can be inspiring when you see one idea, it can make you think of many more! Wear Different Hats! Think of your project topic from various perspectives that of a child, an adult, a scientist, a politician, etc., whatever new perspective brings fresh ideas to your topic. Make a Web! Draw a huge spider web on a large piece of paper with your bracelet topic in the middle. Then write all the ways you can think of associated with your weave topic all through the web. Later you can arrange these words into related themes and use them to come up with a great idea or a focus area for your design. Ask Questions! Think about your bracelet topic using the tr

Universal Paracord Braiding Technique

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Braiding Paracord the Easy Way I primarily made this tutorial because there are a lot of different braiding techniques out there and keeping track of them is tiresome, while having one technique for any number of cords is, at least for me, a lot more manageable. Below you will find the universal braiding technique you can use for braiding paracord. Today I will show you an universal way you can use to braid paracord. It is easy to learn and remember and is now my go-to method for all the various ways of braiding. It works well with 4, 6 and 8 strands/cords. Naturally you can use more, depending on what you are making. Braiding paracord has a lot of applications. Some like to braid necklaces (4 cords seem to be the most popular), while others enjoy making leashes, bracelets, even belts. Paracord Guild has posted tutorials on the round braid paracord bracelet and the diamond braid bracelet , which might be interesting to you. I primarily made this tutorial

Tying a Round Paracord Braid

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Paracordist in this blog tutorial I show you how to braid the most basic round braid used in the paracord crafts. Here it is tied with the standard 550 paracord. A round braid is a type of braid used for making jewelry, slings, straps, etc. out of string, yarn, twine, cord, leather, and more. This braid requires an even number of strands, but four or eight are most common. Choose the number of strands and the colors you want to use, then get started on your own 4- or 8-strand round braid. 1 Choose the colors for your braid. Decide on the colors that will appear in your round braid. Select just one or two, or up to as many as four or eight different colors, depending on which type of braid you do. For a 4-strand round braid, one or two colors are typically used in different configurations, but you can use up to four different colors for each strand if you wish. For an 8-strand braid, typically one or two colors are used to create patterns, but you can use as many as eight differ

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