Parachute cord bracelet tutorial. How to make a paracord bracelet with 2 colors. Diy paracord bracelet instructions. Advanced Solomon weave paracord tutorial.
Experienced hikers take a minimum number of vital items to the hike. One such attribute is a parachute cord bracelet.
Paracord bracelets are worn not only when people go to the wilderness, but are also useful in urban environments. Thus, my today’s parachute cord bracelet tutorial will come in handy. The variety of colors and methods of weaving allows you to create a fashion accessory to your liking. But it is not just another tribute to fashion, but an important element in preserving life in a difficult situation.
Parachute cord characteristics
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Paracord is a cord made of nylon threads of different diameters. Originally it was used in the manufacture of parachute slings. This material does not absorb moisture, it is resistant to the formation of mold and does not rot.
The cord itself consists of several parts: the base and the outer layer. The base consists of a few thin nylon threads, which are hidden under the outer layer. If it becomes necessary to reach the base, the outer layer is being removed. Thus, it is possible to get access to thin and strong threads.
When purchasing the materials to create a paracord bracelet, pay attention to the carrying capacity stated by the manufacturer. The products on the market have the following characteristics:
Type 100. A cord with a diameter of 1.6 millimeters and carrying capacity is up to 45 kilograms.
Type 425. Products with a diameter of 3 millimeters and carrying capacity is up to 181 kilograms.
Type 550. Diameter is 4 millimeters, the carrying capacity is up to 249 kilograms.
Besides ordinary products, there is also a professional series. For those who like to be outdoors frequently, companies produce 750 type paracord with a carrying capacity of 340 kilograms and 1255 type with 566 kilograms of total carrying capacity. It is recommended to buy American-made cords. I today’s parachute cord bracelet tutorial I used cords I bought in the USA.
Scope of application of parachute cord.
The products are often used for various purposes in camping trips. They are often called survival bracelets, which is explained by their ability to quickly turn into a normal rope and help a person in a difficult situation.
Visually, it looks like an everyday piece of jewelry, which at any time can be used for the following purposes:
Providing medical assistance. In this regard, paracord is used to secure a broken limb to a splint, used as a hemostatic tourniquet or to construct a stretcher.
Food production. Some threads are used as an analogue to fishing lines and bowstrings. They can help in creating traps or fixing bait for catching and hunting prey.
Repairing clothes. Threads can be used for sewing up a torn jacket or a boot. You can even use paracord instead of laces, etc.
Preservation of life. Threads can also serve to secure raft logs, make snowshoes, or produce fire through friction.
To make your own paracord bracelet, you need to buy quality materials and the right components. The bracelets can be made with or without plastic or metal buckles. You can use my parachute cord bracelet tutorial as a base but change some elements to your liking.
Parachute cord bracelet tutorial. Two Strand Double Cow’s Hitch
In this tutorial, I will explain and show you how to make two cow’s hitch knots on each end of your buckle with two strands as your core. It is an essential technique in our today’s parachute cord bracelet tutorial. I advise you to use 5/8 inch or larger buckles.
Take one end of the cord and insert it through the left or right side of the buckle.
Then you need to pull the strands through the loop. And don’t forget to pull them tight. Maybe you will find it comfortable if you make the right side a little longer (few inches) than the left one. However, adjust the lengths as you wish.
This is how it should be done: there should be two cow’s hitch knots on each end of the buckles. And you also should have two strands in the middle. If the working ends you made are not even – don’t worry, you can simply adjust the knots. Now, it’s the right time to begin weaving the bracelet.
Parachute cord bracelet tutorial. Paracord bracelet Advanced Solomon.
Choose the color of the paracord yourself.
You will need:
Paracord 550 (blue) – approximately 2.60 m
Paracord 550 (yellow) – approximately 1 m
Plastic buckle 22 x 42 mm
If necessary, place the ends of the paracord inside the bracelet. Cut off the ends leaving about 5 mm. Melt the ends with a lighter and press down firmly with something metal (like scissors). Then the cord will not get unraveled and save its shape.
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