Materials
5 or 6 beads
3m Nano Paracord
very find wire
wire cutters
Methord
take the 3m of nano cord fold into 2 at bend add a 5 to 8 cm of fine wire bend wire into two and twist
mark 27cm from bend in cord
thread beads on cord
create a slip knot at mark to create a loop
7 cm of cobra knots (http://www.instructables.com/id/Slide-n-Tie-Survival-Bracelet/)
thread one bead
3 more cobra knots
thread another bead
repeat for rest of beads
7 more cm corbra knots
braid to loose ends with centre section pass loose end through loop at end a button or 6th bead could be added here
knot and cut off loose ends
Folksy Shop
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Saturday, April 8, 2017
LOST AGLETS AND BOOT LACES
Lost aglets. Aglets are the stiff ends of laces to post through the boot holes.
For paracord whip the ends as shown here https://www.thoughtco.com/how-to-whip-a-line-end-2915351 either with the inards of the paracord or micro paracord. Add a few drops of super glue allow to dry for about 30 seconds - use
This would also work on shop bought laces as well
To make a pair of boot laces it takes about 3m of paracords 4 if you wan to use the innards for the whipping. Finish ends then cut 2 1.5m lengths. Whip at ends 148cm toward middle, 150cm turn round towards middle and 298cm
For paracord whip the ends as shown here https://www.thoughtco.com/how-to-whip-a-line-end-2915351 either with the inards of the paracord or micro paracord. Add a few drops of super glue allow to dry for about 30 seconds - use
This would also work on shop bought laces as well
To make a pair of boot laces it takes about 3m of paracords 4 if you wan to use the innards for the whipping. Finish ends then cut 2 1.5m lengths. Whip at ends 148cm toward middle, 150cm turn round towards middle and 298cm
Friday, April 7, 2017
Dog Leads from Paracord
These dog leads are made from 550 paracord. Each is braided with 4 strands of paracord.
The 1 metre extender has a split ring at each end and removable dog clasp attached to the other. this could be used to extend a lead or help attach a lead to static object £5
The 1.25 ->1.5 metre short lead has an integrated handle and the dog clasp is removable £7. 6 Stranded is £9
the 2 meter lead has a split ring in the handle and a moveable knot with a split ring. The dog clasp can be removed £10. 6 Stranded is £12
The 3 parts can be chained together
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