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Bracelet sizing- how long should a bracelet be to fit?
In this article we learn how to size bracelets. Making a bracelet for yourself is easy, you can adjust it as you are tying it. The problem of sizing bracelets becomes apparent when you are making...
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Long 2 bight turk’s head knot
In this tutorial I will show you how to tie the long 2 bight turk’s head. The interesting thing about this style of turk’s head is that the length can be controlled by you. Hence the name “long”. The...
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How to tie the herringbone knot
In this tutorial we will take a look at how to tie the herringbone knot. The herringbone knot is a decorative, fancy knot that is used to decorate handles and other objects. It is particularly...
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Spanish hitching
In this tutorial I demonstrate Spanish hitching. Spanish hitching is a spiral like wrapping technique. I have seen it used on walking sticks and rowing paddles, but it has many applications besides...
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Splicing in more paracord when you run out
In this tutorial we will take a look at how to splice in more paracord. Splicing has multiple meanings in braiding. In this article I am referring to splicing as the method we use to join two ends of...
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Re-handling a knife
In this article I show you how I re-handled a knife with the use of paracord. I have featured a bunch of knife handle wraps in the paracord projects section. But this time I used paracord to make an...
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How to make a paracord bottle wrap- half hitches
In this short tutorial I demonstrate how to make a half hitched paracord bottle wrap. This was one of the first if not the first bottle wrap I ever did. It is very easy to do and has a nice looking,...
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Starting Australian flat braids
In this tutorial we will learn how to start an Australian style flat braid. Australian flat braids, as pointed out by Bruce Grant in his Encyclopedia are very appropriate for making belts. Unlike the...
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6 strand crocodile ridge braid
In this tutorial we will take a look at the 6 strand crocodile ridge braid. The name of the braid implies that the braid looks like the back of a crocodile. The braid has quite a specific look, with...
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8 strand crocodile ridge braid
In this tutorial, we take on the 8 strand version of the crocodile ridge braid. I already did a tutorial on the 6 strand version of the crocodile ridge braid. This is a tutorial on using 8 strands....
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11 strand flat braid- gaucho style
In this tutorial I demonstrate the 11 strand flat braid with a gaucho-like pattern. The braid can be made with various, different colored strands, but as far as I have used it, I consider a two tone...
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Ringbolt hitching using cow hitches
In this tutorial I will show you how to decorate rings and buckles using the cow hitch. I have covered various ringbolt hitching styles in the paracord knots section. But those we usually done as wraps...
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Ringbolt hitching using the half hitch
In this brief tutorial I demonstrate the half hitch and how to apply it to rings. As with the previous tutorial on ringbolt hitching, the purpose of this tutorial is to show you how to cover rings...
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How to make a paracord bracelet jig
In this tutorial I show you how to make a paracord jig, used for making bracelets, dog collars and even belts. Many people consider the bracelet jig an essential tool. It is indeed very useful for...
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A quick look at rib cage hitching. I already used rib cage hitching in a tutorial on the paracord can coozie. Still, I think that also having a video tutorial on the technique would be helpful. I have...
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Slip on paracord bracelet
In this tutorial I demonstrate how to make a slip on paracord bracelet. Some may enjoy the ease with which you can put these bracelets on and off, while others just like the look. This is a paracord...
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XOXO paracord bracelet
Let’s tie the XOXO paracord bracelet! This bracelet is dear to me due to the exotic look as well as the message it brings. The XOXO part means hugs and kisses, which could be a nice present to a friend...
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2 color conquistador braid
In this tutorial I demonstrate how to braid the 2 color conquistador braid. The conquistador braid is a well known braid that has traditionally been used on belts. In the paracord community, the braid...
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2 color conquistador braid- “the Gemini”
In this tutorial we will take a look at a special variation of the 2 color conquistador braid. Dubbed “the Gemini” and as far as I know, introduced by Nick Toong, this is a beautiful braid. Back side...
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Double core paracord bracelet
In this tutorial I will demonstrate how to set up a clean looking double core bracelet. Using a double core is usually made to make a wider or flatter braid or weave. One problem you may encounter is...
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