Nylon cords are used for a variety of sewing and craft projects. Nylon is a popular choice because it has elasticity and is durable. You find nylon cords used for drawstrings on swim trunks, backpacks, hair ties and more. Nylon cords are actually made up of many smaller cords woven together. When you cut the cord to the desired length, you need to fuse the end of the cord to prevent the various pieces from fraying and unraveling the entire cord. more »

Stretchy nylon cord is ideal for making jewelry because you don't need clasps or closures. The cord is simply stretched to allow you to put on the bracelet or necklace. The elasticity of the stretch nylon cord frees you from specific sizing on your pieces. Making jewelry pieces with stretch nylon cord is useful for gift-giving when you do not have the measurements of the person for whom the gift is being made. Here are instructions for two popular knotting techniques. more »

Macrame is a craft that uses hemp or nylon cording and various knot tying techniques to make great ideas for the home and personal wear. Hemp or jute cord is the original medium for macrame bracelets, but you can use colored nylon cords if you prefer. Design options include beads, wide or skinny styles and special knots. more »

When choosing beads for a beaded ring, the person making the ring must consider both the design of the ring and the size of the beads. Sometimes the ring maker may even sketch out the design of the ring beforehand. Beads should generally be small or flat so that they are comfortable and the beads don't catch onto objects. Seed beads are popular for beaded ring making. Nylon bead cord is used to thread the ring. Nylon bead cord is stretchy and won't weaken if it gets wet, unlike some other materials. The person making the ring must also be sure when choosing beads that the bead holes aren't too small for the nylon cord. Sharp nosed cutting pliers are ideal for cutting the nylon cord, and crimps are used to connect the two ends of the nylon cord to form a ring. more »

One key chain that is popular to make is a cobra-stitch key chain. These key chains are simply made with nylon cording and a split ring, so they are very economical to make. You can make colorful and unique key chains for you and your friends. more »

Tying a knot to secure beads on a cord isn't as easy as it sounds. Even experienced jewelry makers can have trouble getting the knot to tighten close enough to the bead to hold it into place evenly. Using an awl to tie a knot in your silk or nylon cord can make the process easier. Here's how to tie an awl knot in jewelry making. more »

One of the most elegant weapons for hunting and sport is the archery bow. The archery bow is a true weapon of skill and takes a lot of practice to learn how to use one properly. Purchasing an archery bow from a manufacturer can put some serious financial strain on your wallet, but that does not have to stop you from taking up archery. Instead, you can make your own with some wood, a knife, some foam and a nylon cord. more »

A power antenna has a reversible reel motor in its base, and the antenna mast has a nylon cord attached to the bottom side of the antenna. This cord is wrapped around the reel and, as the reel reverses from one direction to another, it causes the antenna mast to either go up or extract back into its housing. On many of the power antennas on the market today, if the mast breaks, it can be replaced separately from the antenna housing. more »

Nylon thread and nylon cord are very popular items when it comes to making jewelry. However, it is extremely difficult to tie a secure knot with nylon thread. However, a simple and handy trick can make your nylon thread knot as secure as any other knot possible, and nearly impossible to undo later. more »