Fashion On Glamour

Parachute chord or paracord was used first in parachute suspension lines during the second world war. The armed forces have been using it in parachutes ever since. The cord's elasticity and ability to withstand immense weight makes it a very useful tool during any emergency situations. Paracord is a must-have in every survival kit. Those who love adventure sports and spend a lot of time outdoors also have the option of wearing a woven paracord bracelet. This way you can carry a useful tool with you that might come in handy in any emergency situation.

Apart from that a paracord bracelet is a great fashion accessory. Nowadays people are using different types of designs to add a creative touch to this outdoor tool. Along with paracord bracelets, paracord can also be used as bootlaces, clothesline, pet collars, emergency tourniquets, knife handle sheaths, belts and gun straps. Do you want to wear a stylish or two color paracord bracelet around your wrist and make a fashion statement? It's a one of the coolest fashion accessories for teens. Read more on how to make handmade beaded bracelets.

How to Make a Paracord Bracelet

Things You Will Need

• Paracord
• Side release buckle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Lighter

Paracord Bracelet Instructions

• Since you are making a paracord bracelet, you must start by measuring the wrist size. So, take the paracord and wrap it around your wrist. Mark the place where the two ends of the paracord meet. Use the tape measure and make a note of your wrist size.
• Now you need to hold the ends of the paracord together. Once you find the center of the loop, pull the center of the loop through the end of the buckle.
• Proceed further by tightening up the cords by pulling at the cord ends through the loop. Make sure that they are tight and the cord ends are properly attached to the buckle.
• The free ends of the paracord need to be pulled through the other part of the buckle and then slide them towards the attached part.
• Now get your hands on the tape measure or a ruler and place the tape on the paracord to measure the distance between the two parts of the buckle.
• Remember you had measured your wrist size earlier. You need to keep the length of the cord at least an inch longer than your wrist size. This is to ensure that the finished bracelet is not too tight on your wrist.
• Now you need to start making knots. Start by taking the cord on the left side and place it beneath the center strands. Now take the cord from the right side under the left side cord and run it over the center strands. Pull it through the left side cord loop and pull to tighten the knot.
• Proceed further by sliding the right side cord under the strands in the center. Now place the left side cord under the right side cord, slide it over the center strands and pull through the loop of the right side cord. Tighten up the cords to complete your first knot.
• Just as you tied the first knot, continue knotting in a similar fashion till the entire length between the two paracord bracelet buckle ends has been knotted. You need to make sure that the knots are tight and uniform.
• Now get hold of scissors and get rid of the extra cord. Melt the paracord ends on each side of the loop using the lighter. Another option is using soldering iron to attach the ends.
• Your paracord bracelet is ready! You could try out several types of knots to make your bracelet look amazing. If you don't wish to use a buckle, you could also make a paracord bracelet with button on one end and keep a loop in the other end. Use of colored cords and different types of knots such as cobra stitch, Solomon bar and Portuguese sinnet can make your paracord bracelet look amazing.

Hope you found the information on paracord bracelet interesting. Now you can make this fashion accessory on your own. So, what are you waiting for? Unleash your creativity and use these paracord bracelet instructions to make a cool bracelet. Flaunt your funky paracord bracelet. Stay in style!