How to Build a Paracord Bracelet
Paracord, also called parachute cord, is a strong rope made from multiple strands of nylon. Paracord comes is a variety of colors, so you can use it to create a bracelet that matches an outfit or displays your affiliation with a group or regiment. A paracord bracelet also serves a practical use for campers and adventure sports enthusiasts, as it can be easily unraveled to produce a single length of cord. There are several different styles of paracord bracelet; this tutorial uses the simple one-strand braiding technique to make a woven bracelet.
Instructions
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Lay the 2-foot long piece of paracord horizontally on your table.
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Measure around your wrist with the tape measure, and record this measurement for use in Step 3.
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Create a loop, about 2 inches away from the left-hand side of the rope, that is the same length as the circumference of your wrist.
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Take the right end of the paracord (the working end) and insert it through the far left-hand side of the loop. Pull all of the working end through the loop.
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Lift the top of the loop over the bottom of the loop to form another small loop.
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Insert the working end through the new small loop, and pull it all the way through.
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Repeat Steps 4, 5 and 6 until you have completed braiding all of the large loop. Pull both ends of the paracord firmly to create a tight, neat braid.
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Hold each end of the paracord under the lighter for 2 seconds to melt it and prevent the ends from fraying. Allow the paracord to cool fully before tying it around your wrist.
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Tips & Warnings
For the best results use a thin, unwaxed piece of paracord.
Only use the scissors under the supervision of an adult.
Lighters should only be used by responsible adults.
References
- Animated Knots: How to Braid a Single Rope
- Jane Easton: Crafts Expert: London; England
Resources
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