Paracord Bracelet

Parachute chord, which is also known as paracord, was used first in parachute suspension lines during the second world war. The armed forces have been using it in parachutes ever since. Its elasticity and ability to withstand immense weight makes it a very useful tool during any emergency situations. It is a must-have in every survival kit. It can also be used as bootlaces, clothesline, pet collars, emergency tourniquets, knife handle sheaths, belts and gun straps. Apart from that, parachute cord can be used for making stylish woven wristbands. A paracord bracelet is now viewed as one of the coolest fashion accessories for teens. What's even better is that you could make such wristbands on your own. So here is a list of things you would need along with instructions for making a bracelet with parachute cord.

Things You Will Need

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

Instructions

• First of all, measure your wrist size. So, take the cord and wrap it around your wrist. Mark the place where the two ends of the cord meet. Use the tape measure and make a note of your wrist size.
• Now you need to hold the ends of the cord 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 cord 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 cord 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 wristband 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 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 ends of the cord on each side of the loop using the lighter. Another option is using soldering iron to attach the ends.
• If you don't wish to use a buckle, you could also make a wristband with a button on one end and keep a loop in the other end. You can also use colorful cords and different types of knots such as cobra stitch, Solomon bar and Portuguese sinnet.

These were simple instructions for making a wristband from paracord. If you have already made bracelets before, you can definitely make this fashion accessory on your own. You could either wear them or gift them to your friends.