How to Make a Paracord Single Tail
Making a paracord single-tail bullwhip is a creative way to express your sense adventure. Traditional single tails are made from leather and extend over 6 feet long. The 1981 film, "Raiders of the Lost Ark," featured a single tail whip as the main tool used by the movie's lead character, Indiana Jones. Although a real single tail whip would put kids in danger, making a basic faux model with paracord string will provide an enjoyable toy.
Things You'll Need
- 48-inch thin paracord 550 cord, 3
- Ruler
- Masking tape
- Needle
- Polyester thread
- 6-by-6-inch canvas
Instructions
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Place three 48-inch paracord 550 cord side-by-side on a flat surface. Adjust the cord so the short ends are facing you. Place a piece of masking tape 3 inches below the far short ends of the cords. Cord A is the cord to the left, cord B is the cord at center and cord C is the cord to the right.
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Braid the three cords. Cross cord A over cord B. Cord A is now at center. Cross cord C over the center cord. Cord C is now at center. Cross cord B over the center cord. Cord B is now at center. Continue braiding, crossing the right and left cords over the center cord until the entire set of cords is braided.
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Sew the 3 inches at the end of the braided cord together with polyester thread.
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Remove the masking tape. Braid and sew the 3 inches of remaining cord at the far end of the whip.
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Fold the left half of 6-by-6-inch canvas over the right half. Stitch the folded flaps together on the right side of the canvas 1/4 inch removed from the edge. The canvas creates a slide-on handle for the whip. Turn the handle inside out.
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Fold one end of the whip 6-inches over its body. Fit and slide on the handle until the short end of the handle is flush with the folded end of the whip.
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