Discover how to tie the dragon egg paracord pouch in this instructional video presented by Tying It All Together (TIAT). The design of the dragon egg paracord pouch results in a sturdy and functional paracord pouch.
To tie the dragon egg paracord pouch you will need three 12’ lengths of SurvivorCord or WarriorCord, a pair of scissors, and a lighter. For this video tan, blue, and orange paracord is going to be used. This piece begins with the pouch base.
Begin by line the center of the cords horizontally with the blue on top, orange in the middle, tan on the bottom. Take the left side of the blue cord down so that it is running more or less vertical behind the center of the brown and orange cords. Take the right side of the tan cord and bring it down in the same fashion. This should basically create a cross with the tan and blue cords at the center of the orange cord.
Next, while holding all the cords at their center point take the left blue cord to the right over the tan cord. Take the bottom tan cord to the right over the blue cord that just passed over it and the orange cord. Turn the work clockwise and take the bottom orange cord to the right over the tan cord and top blue cord. Take the top blue cord over the orange cord and the top tan cord. Then take the top tan cord to the right over the blue cord and top orange cord.
Take the end of the too orange cord up through the blue loop that is the right in the counterclockwise direction. Pull on the ends of the cords until the pouch base is firm and symmetrical. The next step is to create the pouch ribs and build up the pouch.
Start by taking the top right tan cord and creating a small closed loop as close to the loop base as possible. Then create a small open loop with the same cord and insert the top of the open loop into the closed loop. Pull the open until it is about 2” long and then tighten the closed loop to secure it in place. Repeat the process in the clockwise direction using the blue cord.
Continue this process with each of the cords until you have made it all the way around to the top tan cord. Once you have made it all the way around, pull on each of the loops until they are about 3 ½” long.
Next, flip the piece over with the orange loops at the top and bottom. Take the end of the blue cord that is to the right of the top orange cord and create a small closed loop as close to the pouch base as possible. Create a small open loop using the same cord and then insert it into the closed loop as before. Tighten the closed loop. Then insert the top orange loop through the small blue loop that was just created. Pull the blue loop closed to secure the top orange loop. Repeat this process with each of the cords starting with the left side of the top orange loop and working the counterclockwise direction.
Once you have completed this process for all of the loops flip the piece over and repeat the same process in starting with the working end of the top red cord, and working in the counterclockwise direction. Repeat this entire process until there is only ½” loops left at the top of the pouch. The last step is to create the pouch top.
Begin by folding one of the loops down over the top of itself, creating two small openings on either side of the loop. Then take the working end that belongs to that loop and insert it through the left hole, going over the loop’s top that is folded over. Then bring the cord end around and through the other opening on the right side of the folded loop entering from the back. Repeat this procedure for each loop and its corresponding working cord.
Stretch the top of the pouch out to its widest point, and then tie a simple overhand loop on each of the working cords, close to top of the pouch. Snip and singe the remaining cordage for a neat finish and your dragon egg paracord pouch is complete.
]]>Learn how to make the jagged cacophony bar paracord bracelet in this how-to video presented by Tying It All Together. With its offset, three tiered, bilateral symmetry the jagged cacophony bar paracord bracelet makes a unique bracelet that will stand out.
To make the jagged cacophony bar paracord bracelet you will need three 5’ lengths of each white, blue, and maroon paracord. You will also need a pair of scissors and a lighter. This will make a bracelet that is about 7 ½”. This bracelet will begin with an overhand knot loop base.
Begin by arranging the cords so the center of the cords are together and the maroon cord is on bottom, the white cord in the middle, and the blue cord on the top. The cords should not be overlapping each other, but simply above one another. Take the left end of the blue cord and bring it down over the front of the white and maroon cords. Then take the right end of the blue cord and bring it over the backside of the white and maroon cords, crossing the right end of the blue cord over the left end of the blue cord.
Bring the ends of the white and maroon cords to the center over the top of the point where the blue cords cross each other, so they are flowing downwards with an equal amount coming out the front and back of the blue loop that was created around them. At this point you should have a blue loop on the top with a four cords, two each of the maroon and white cords, coming out of the center. There should be a blue working cord on each the left and right outermost sides of the work.
Take the right blue working cord over the top of the four center working cords, creating a small loop on the right side. Hold the work in place with your thumb. Then take the left blue working cord over the end of the right blue working cord, which should be on the left side, behind the four center cords, and then through the small blue loop on the right side entering from behind. Adjust the piece so that it is tight and firm while maintaining a small loop at the top.
The next step is to construct the jagged cacophony bar. Start by taking the front white center cord to the right over and around the right blue cord, then behind the rear white center cord, and over the left front maroon cord. Then bring the front center maroon cord to the right over the top of the work and through the white loop on the right side, entering through the front and going over the blue cord. Tighten and push the work towards the top.
Next, take the maroon cord that is on the right side, which would be the rear center maroon cord, and take it to the left over the left blue cord, behind the blue cord, and then behind white center cord that is free flowing towards the left side. Then take the white cord that is coming out of the rear towards the right, and work it to the left behind the left maroon cord, over the left blue and white cords, and then through the outer left maroon loop. Gently tighten the knot and push the work towards the top.
Repeat the jagged cacophony bar technique until you reach your desired length of bracelet. Tighten the last knot firmly and snip the excess cordage and melt the ends into the last knot. Do not snip the two cords that are coming out of the center of the work. The last step is to finish the bracelet off with a 2-strand diamond knot, which together with the ½” knot at the top will act as the clasp for the bracelet.
Take the left maroon cord and create a small loop as close to the last knot of the bracelet as possible. Then bring the white cord up into an open loop with the inside strand being vertical, behind the center of the maroon loop. Bring the end of the right white cord over the maroon cord coming out of the last knot, behind the maroon cords free end, and through the loop of the maroon cord.
Insert the white cord through the maroon cord starting on the left of the white cord that runs behind the center of the loop. Then work the cord to the right behind that center white cord and back through the maroon loop on the right of it. Then take the end of that white cord up, and through the loop of the maroon cord on the left side where the maroon cord crosses itself, entering from above. Gently and evenly tighten the knot. Snip the excess cordage to your desired length and singe the ends for a neat finish.
]]>In this tutorial presented by Tying It All Together (TIAT), you will discover how to make a Pupa Pull Tie from TITAN SurvivorCord or WarriorCord. The Pupa Pull Tie is a fundamental technique that can be used to make elaborate ties that expand cylindrically in 3 dimensions.
To make a pupa paracord pull tie you will need one 5’ section of paracord, scissors, and a lighter. To begin, find the center of the cord and create a loop that is the desired length of pull tie. With the working cords on top cross them at the bottom of the loop so that the left cord is now on the right and the right cord is now on the left.
Now take the working cord that is on the left and insert it through the loop, entering from the back side and working towards you, bringing the end of cord over to the right. Take the other working cord that is on the right and work it under the end of the other cord and holding it in place in the center of the loop.
This should have created a small loop on the right side. Take the first working cord (that was on the left, but is now on the right and insert it through this loop, going behind the right cord of the main loop and entering the small loop from behind. Tighten the knot while keeping the main loop in place and at its original length.
Next, flip the piece horizontally and take the working cord on the right side, which should be flowing through the center of the knot and behind the right cord of the main loop, and bring it around the front of the right cord of the main loop, creating a small loop. Bring the left working over the end of the right working cord (which should be flowing to the left), around it, behind the right cord of the main loop and through the small loop on the right side, entering from behind and below. Tighten the knot.
Flip the piece horizontally and repeat the process. Continue this process, flipping the piece with each completed knot, until you reached your desired length. Snip the excess cordage from the working ends, melt them into the last knot, and you're done!
]]>In this tutorial presented by Tying It All Together (TIAT), you will discover how to make a divided sine wave sinnet paracord key fob. The divided sine wave sinnet paracord key fob displays a subtle, springy, color segmented wave of colors that is interesting and eye-catching.
To make a divided sine wave sinnet paracord key fob you will need three 4’ lengths of paracord. For this particular piece we are going to use green, brown, and blue SurvivorCord or WarriorCord..
The divided sine wave sinnet paracord key fob begins with a doubled endless falls base. Beginning with the brown and blue cords, place them together evenly with the blue cord above the brown cord, and find the center point. Pinch the blue cord into a small loop over the top of the brown cord.
Take the right working end of the brown cord around the front bottom of the small blue loop. Next, bring the left end of the brown working cord around the front of the bottom of the small blue loop and over the top of the right brown working cord that is already there. The left working end of the brown cord should now be on the right, and the right working end of the brown cord should now be on the left.
While holding the small blue loop and brown cords that cross the base of the loop in place, bring the working ends of the blue cord up through the center of the loop created by the brown cords (not through the small blue loop). The small blue loop with be stationary and serve as an attachment point for your keys.
Pull the ends of the blue cord through and gently tighten the knot but not overly tight. The brown loop needs to be loose. Take the green section of paracord, fold it in half and insert the bend of the center point through the brown loop on the back side, entering from the bottom. Bring the loop of the green cord over the top of the small blue loop and pull the ends of the green cord to tighten it in place. Then pull on the ends of the brown cord to lock everything into place.
At this point there should be two blue working cords coming down the center with a green working cord on each side of the blue cords, and a brown cord on each side of the green cords. You are now ready to begin the divide sine wave sinnet.
Begin by flipping the piece over horizontally. Take the right brown working cord over the top of the green and blue working cords. Then bring the left side over the top of the green and blue working cords and the right brown working cords. The brown cords should be crossed over each other on top of the other cords.
Next, bring both green working cords together and insert the ends through the middle of the brown “circle that was created by the brown cords at the top of the work. At this point the blue cords should be behind everything and the green cords should be wrapped around the point where the brown cords cross each other. Tighten the work.
Flip the piece around horizontally and bring the brown working cords across the blue working cords in the same way as before. Then take blue working cords together and insert the ends through the center of the brown circle and between the two blue cords that are in the center of the circle. Pull the knot tight and push it up to the previous knot.
Flip the work back over horizontally and repeat the same process. Each time you complete a knot, flip the work horizontally. Continue until you have reached your desired length leaving a few inches to lock the work into place with a 6-strand diamond knot.
Once you get to the end, flip the work over so that the working cords are on top. The brown cords should be closest to you, with the green cords in the center and the blue cords in the back. To make the 6-strand diamond knot take the right brown working cord over the center right green cord. Then bring the end of the right green working cord around and over the brown cord and over the right blue working cord.
Bring the right blue working cord over the green cord and the left blue working cord. Then bring the left blue working cord over the right blue cord and the center left green working cord. Bring the center left green working cord over the left blue cord and left brown working cord.
Take the end of the left brown working cord over the green cord and through the loop of the right brown cord, entering between the green and brown cords of the right side. Pull the work snug but not tight. Then take the end of the left green working cord and work it through the same brown loop on the right side, entering from right to left.
Take the end of the left brown working cord and insert it through the next loop, which should be green, entering from the back. Then take the end of the right brown working cord and insert it through the next loop (working in the counter clockwise direct), which should be blue, entering from the backside. Take the right green working cord and insert it through the next loop in the same manner. Do the same with the right blue working cord. The next working cord in line should be the left blue working cord, which should be inserted in the same manner the last brown loop.
Evenly tighten the work by gently pulling on each of the strands until the knot is locked into place and you’re done!
]]>In this tutorial presented by Tying It All Together (TIAT), we discover how to make the Azulejo Endless Falls Paracord Key Fob. This 6” azulejo endless falls paracord key fob takes on the distinctive look of Portuguese and Spanish painted ceramic tile work, and can be made with either SurvivorCord or WarriorCord.
To make the azulejo endless falls paracord key fob you will need three 4’ lengths of paracord of three different colors. For this particular bracelet we will be using red, olive green, and bright green. You will also need a lighter.
Begin by taking the red and bright green cords together with the bright green cord above the red cord. Starting at the center of the cords, bring the red cord into a ½” loop over the top of the center of the bright green cord. Next, bring the left working side of the bright green cord over the top of the loop to the right. Then bring the right working side of the bright green cord over the loop and the other working end of the green cord, creating an “x” over the base of the loop.
Bring the two ends of the red cords together and through the center of the loop of the bright green cord that is around the red loop, not through the red loop. Pull the cord most of the way through but do not tight the work. Take the olive green cord and fold it in half and insert the folded part and the center of the cord through the bottom of the bright green loop.
Bring the loop of the olive green cord over the red loop and pull the work snug, while maintaining the ½” red loop at the top. The red loop should stay right where it is.
At this point all of the cords should be attached together with two red center cords, one olive green cord on each side of the red cords, and one bright green cord on each side of the olive green cord. The Azulejo endless falls design consists of a three step pattern.
Step 1. Start by flipping the piece over to the backside and twist the left red center cord over the left red center cord. The right red center cord should now be on the left and vice-versa. Then bring the right olive green working cord over the red working cord on the right. Now bring the left olive green working cord under the red working cord on the left, and over the right olive green working cord.
Step 2. While holding the work in place, flip the piece back over and take the left bright green working cord over the red and olive green cords that are currently on the left. Then bring the right bright green working cord over the left bright green working cord, creating an “x”. Next take the end of the red working cord on the right through the opening at the top right of the work created by the bright green and red cords, entering from the front.
Next, take the end of the olive green working cord that is on the right side and put it through the opening in the center of the work created by the red and olive greed cords on the right side. Without tightening the work and while holding everything securely in place, repeat the same process on the left side. Once complete pull the work tight and synch to the top.
Step 3. Now bring the left green working cord to the right over the red and olive green working cords. Then bring the right bright green working cords to the left over the left bright green and olive green working cords. Next bring the end of the right red working cord through the opening created by the bright green cord on the right, entering from the front. Repeat this process with the left red working cord.
Bring both ends of the olive green cords through the center opening of the bright green cords and the center of the two olive green cords, entering from the front. Pull the work tight and synch to the previous knot.
Repeat steps 1-3, adding more segments until you have reached your desired length. Be sure to leave a few inches to lock the work in place with a triangle tie off.
To make the triangle tie off, flip the work so that the bottom is now at the top. Take the right bright green working cord to the left, around the back of the four center cords. Then bring the right bright green working cord to the right over the top of the four center cords.
Next bring the bright green cord end that is on the right, around the front of the center cords, and over the bright green cord. Then put the end through the loop created by the bright green cord on the right entering from above. Bring the end of the other bright green cord that first crossed over the center cords, around the back of the center cords, and through the loop created by the bright green cord on the left, entering from above.
Without tightening the work , bring the end of the bright green cord that is on the left side around the front of the center cords and then through the green loop that first wrapped the center cords, entering from the below on the backside. Lastly, flip the work over and repeat the same process with the other green working cord.
And there your have it. After a little bit of time and possible frustration, your Azulejo endless falls paracord key fob is now complete!
]]>Discover how to make the bound tower paracord bracelet in this informative how-to video present by Tying It All together (TIAT). The bound tower paracord bar bracelet evokes the look of a splendor tower, bound by chains within, and can be made with either SurvivorCord or WarriorCord.
To make the bound tower paracord bar bracelet you will need one 4’ length of paracord and one 6’ length of paracord. The colors are your choice, but in this project we are going to use 4’ orange paracord and 6’ yellow paracord. These dimensions will yield a 7 ½” long bracelet.
Find the center of both cords and put them together. Beginning at the center mark with the short orange cord on top, bring the orange cord around the center point of the yellow cord, crossing the ends over each other.
Next bring the ends of the yellow cord together at the center, with the ends of the orange cords flowing to their respective right and left sides. The right orange working cord and bring it over the top of the two yellow center cords, creating a loop on the right side. Bring the left orange working cord over the end of the right working cord, behind the two center yellow cords, and through the loop on the right side. Tighten the knot down keep the loop at the top of the work on top. You want to keep the loop on top at about ½”.
To make the bound tower pattern, begin by taking the left yellow center cord to the right of the top of and around the right orange cord. Keeping the right center yellow cord behind everything, and centered in the loop created by the left working cord wrapping around the right orange cord.
Now bring the end of the center right yellow cord up to the front of the work, keeping it centered in the center of the loop with your thumb. Put the end of the center right yellow cord through the triangular space created above the previous loop.
Tighten the knot in the center of the work keeping the loop around the right orange cord somewhat loose at about 1”.Take the end of the yellow cord that is coming out of the back of the work through the center of the looped yellow cord around the right orange cord. Pull on the yellow cord coming out of the center to the left to tighten the knot. You may need to pull on the orange cord, to keep everything around the same tightness. You do not want to pull the orange cords to tight or it will distort the pattern.
Now repeat the same process, but on the left side. Continuing the process, alternating sides with each complete knot until you are almost to the end. Once you have reached the end, lock the work into place by creating two cobra weaves. Cut the remaining paracord and melt the ends into the last cobra weave. Tie the center orange cords into a knot, cut the excess, and melt the ends into the knot. That’s it, enjoy.
]]>Discover how to make a Paracord Deployment Lanyard in this instructional video presented by ITS Tactical. This fast deploy allows you to carry or store up to 25’ of TITAN SurvivorCord or WarriorCord in a single lanyard.
For this paracord fast deploy, you will need a 25’ section of paracord and a lighter. Start by taking about 8” of one of the paracord ends and bending it down. You want this part that is folded over to fit in your closed fist and a loop that is about 1” coming out of the top of your hand. This loop is where you can hang the lanyard from. It is also the point that will deploy the lanyard.
Next, take the lighter and melt the end of the paracord that is folded over into the long section. Make sure not to melt both sections to much, otherwise they will not hold. This part can be a little tricky the first couple of time you do it. Once you have the cord securely melted in place, take the cord just under where it is melted and continue to make loops in your fist until you have about 6’ of cord left. Making the loops is basically that same as if you were folding a rope for storage.
Once you have all of the cord looped in your fist, start wrapping the remaining cord around the loops, starting at the top. After you make the first wrap, take the second wrap across the top of the first to lock it off. This will help keep the wrap from moving and coming undone. Continue making wraps all the way down the length of the lanyard. Each wrap should be pulled tight and flush with the previous knot. They should not be overlapping, with the exception of the first two wraps.
Once you reach the end and have made the last wrap around the loops, insert the remaining cord through the last wrap and pull it tight. Then cut the excess cordage if there is any, and melt the remaining end into the work. To use the paracord deployment lanyard, simply pull on the loop that is coming out of the top of the lanyard and the cord should unravel as you pull it out.
]]>In this video tutorial presented by Intense Anglers, we learn how to make a paracord fishing and survival bracelet. Here's how to never be caught again without a resource to catch a meal.
The paracord fishing and survival bracelet is a great way to incorporate actual fishing tackle into the bracelet, without affecting the look, feel, or integrity of the survival bracelet itself.
To make the fishing and survival bracelet you will need:
To begin making the fishing and survival paracord bracelet, fold your length of paracord in half bringing the ends together. Separate your buckle, and attach the paracord to one of the buckle ends via a cow hitch. To make a cow hitch, feed the ends of the paracord together through the buckle end, entering from above. Then bring the ends through the loop created on the other side and pull the paracord tight down onto the buckle end.
Next take one of the working ends, and about two inches down from where it is attached to the buckle, cut the paracord off and set aside. Pull the inner strands out of the section that is still attached to the buckle about one inch and snip them off. Set them aside as you will be using them later. Using the lighter, very lightly melt the edges of the paracord without melting the end shut. Insert a ball point pen into the paracord to flare the end out.
Insert your split shots into the now hollow section of paracord, using the ball point pen to push them down if necessary. Take the piece of paracord that you cut off and using the lighter melt the end lightly and roll the end into a point. Then take the super glue and coat the end, but not the tip, and then slid it back it the section that is still attached to the buckle. Take the lighter and very carefully melt the overlapping end into the other section of paracord.
Next cut a length of electrical tape that is 1 - 1 ½” in length. Lay the piece of electrical tape down, sticky side up and place the two fishing hooks at one end of the tape. Take the bracelet and place the hooks against the backside of the two cords attached to the buckle, and wrap the tape around the cords.
Take the working ends of paracord and work them through the other buckle end entering from underneath. Pull the paracord through and adjust the buckles to your wrist size and hold in place with a binder or paper clip.
Take the fishing line, and tie a knot around the top of the bracelet over the section that has been wrapped in electrical tape. Snip the short end of the fishing line, and wrap the remaining cord around the inner strands of the bracelet. You want the fishing line to be wrapped snug but not too tight. The amount of fishing line you add is completely up to you. Once you are done wrapping your fishing line tie a knot and cut the excess away.
Now that all of your fishing tackle is added you can now create the design of your bracelet. This particular bracelet uses a basic cobra weave. Begin by taking the right working end of the top of the two center cords. Then bring the left working cord of the end of the right working cord, behind the center cords, and then through the loop created by the right working cord. Repeat the process, except for this time start on the left side.
Continue this pattern, alternating starting sides with each completed cobra weave until you reach the end of your bracelet. Once you reach the end, cut the remaining cord and melt the ends into the last cobra weave. That’s it, now you’re ready for adventures with your paracord fishing and survival bracelet.
]]>Learn how to make a paracord quick deploy bracelet with the blaze bar in this instructional how-to video. This unique paracord quick deploy bracelet is the ultimate survival bracelet that allows nearly instant access to the entire length of cordage contained within the bracelet.
To make a paracord quick deploy bracelet you will need a 3/16” bow anchor shackle, at least 14” of TITAN SurvivorCord and WarriorCord, and a lighter. To begin making the paracord quick deploy bracelet, start by attaching the paracord to the bow anchor shackle via a cow hitch. To attach the paracord through a cow hitch, fold the cord in half and taking the free ends together work them through the shackle, and then through the loop on the other side. Pull the ends all the way through and tighten to the shackle.
Take the ends and bring them to the top, keeping them behind the other cords. This should create two loops that are as long as your wrist length. These loops are going to be treated as if they are single strands, and will make up the core of the bracelet.
Next take the left working cord (not the loop) and wrap it one full pass around the top of both loops (aka center cords). Once you make one full pass around both center loop cords, take the left working cord over the left loop, and under the right loop. The left working cord should now be flowing to the right.
Now take the right working cord under the left working cord (that is now on the right), under the right center loop and over the left center loop. Then work the cord end through the loop that was created on the left side by the left working cord, entering from behind. Tighten the work and push it tight up against the shackle, but not overly tight.
Repeat the same process as just described, except for this time starting on the right side rather than the left. Continue the process, alternating starting sides with each completed knot, until you have about 1” of loop left at the end.
To finish the bracelet, take one of the working ends, create a loop, and feed the ends back through its loop. Do not tighten yet. Bring the loop over the top of the two center loops and then pull the working cord loop snug. Repeat the same process with the remaining working end. Cut the excess cordage and melt the ends into the end of the bracelet. Attach the remaining loop ends to the shackle to close the bracelet.
And that’s it! To deploy the bracelet simply hold the bracelet itself in one hand, and using your other hand pull on the shackle while pulling the bracelet in the opposite direction.
]]>Learn how to make a Kronos bar paracord bracelet in this tutorial presented by Paracord 101. The Kronos bar paracord bracelet is a simple technique that can be personalized through the use of many different colors of TITAN SurvivorCord and WarriorCord.
To make the kronos bar paracord bracelet you will need:
To begin take the orange and grey cords, fold them in half, and attach them to one of the buckle ends via a cow hitch. To make a cow hitch, take the ends of the paracord through the top of the buckle and then through its own loop on the other side. Then pull tight to the buckle to secure it in place.
Once you have both cords attached to the buckle, bring the working ends through the other buckle end, entering from behind. Adjust the center cords between the buckles to your wrist size. The working cords should now be coming out from behind the second buckle end. Now you are ready to start the kronos bar design.
Start by taking the grey working cord and bring it around the front of the grey center cord. Then work the end through the loop just created by the grey cord, entering from the front. Keep all work loose at this point. Do not tighten the knot down. Repeat the same process with the orange working cord, keeping all work loose.
Take one of the ends of the black section of paracord, and work it through both loops, horizontally keeping the two center cords behind the black cord. Pull the black cord through the loops until there is an even amount of working cord on both the left and right sides. Then pull the work tight, and synch it to the buckle.
Create the loops with the two working cords as previously described. Once the loops are made, bring the end of the right black working cord through the center of the cords and the loop on the orange working cord, entering from behind. Then take the end of the left working cord and work it through the center of the cords over the right black working cord that is already there and through the loop on the grey cord, also entering from behind.
Carefully tighten the work and push it up to the previous knot, making sure the cords do not twist at any point. Repeat the process of the second knot until you have reached the end of your bracelet. Then cut the excess cordage, melt the ends into the last knot, and there you have it. Your very own Kronos bar paracord bracelet.
]]>Learn how to build a Paracord Spring Snare Trap in this video. Both TITAN SurvivorCord or WarriorCord work great in this tutorial.
To build a spring snare trap with paracord you will need two sturdy sticks that have a “v”. You may need to cut a branch off to make the sticks somewhat symmetrical to each other. You will also need a plain stick a little longer than 1’, another stick that is 1’ and has a point carved on one end, a small stick that is about 3” long, and some paracord.
The first thing to do is find a spot to put your trap. Look for high traffic areas like game trails. You will also want your trap set up near a sapling which will be used as the coil for the trap. Once you have found a suitable location, pound the two sturdy sticks into the ground about 1’ apart until the short end of the “v” is touching the ground. Take the stick with the pointed end and pound it into the ground half way, about 1’ from the center of the first two “v” sticks.
Place the plain 1’ stick between the holes created by the “v” sticks. You want the stick to be long enough so there are a few inches on the outside of each “v” sticks. This will make it so the stick stays in place.
Take your paracord and tie it to the sapling that you should have positioned your trap by. Then tie the smallest stick about 3’ from the remaining end of paracord. Tie a loop in the remaining end of the paracord and put the cord through the loop. This will create a noose which will snare the animal.
Bring the paracord with the smallest stick tied to it down to the stick that is between the two “v” sticks. At the center of that stick, wrap the cord around the side that the pointed stick is on. Bring the small stick tied to the end of the paracord around to the other side. The stick between the two “v” sticks should be off the ground, but held in place by the “v” sticks.
Take the last stick and holding the paracord with the small stick in place gently put the last stick in between the pointed stick that is pounded in the ground and the end of the smallest stick tied to the paracord. There should be some tension between the two points. This is what will hold everything in place.
Take the remaining end of the paracord with the noose, and position it under the last stick in an open circle. You may want to hold the circle open with small sticks, but that is up to you. When an animal comes along and steps on the stick holding everything in place, the snare should release and the paracord should tighten down on the animal.
That’s all there is to building a spring snare trap with paracord. Give it a try and see if your can snare an animal. This may seem like fun and games, but there may be a time where this becomes a survival skill. Always carry paracord with you when out in the wilderness, you never know when you might need it.
]]>Discover how to make a rattlesnake knot key fob using paracord in this video presented by Tying It All Together (TIAT). You create your own unique rattlesnake knot key with our high-quality SurvivorCord or WarriorCord.
All you will need for this quick project is a 5’ section of paracord of any color. Fold the length of paracord in half.
Bring the cord running along the backside around the cord on the front side and through the loop created by the center point. The cord should be facing away from you towards the backside. Take the same cord around the end of the cord that runs along the front side and under the left cord of the loop, over the right cord of the loop, and then behind the loop towards the left side. Bring the cord around the left cord of the loop, through the loop towards the back and left side.
Repeat the same process working down the length of paracord. Once you make your last knot bring the working end through the remaining loop and tighten by pulling on the top loop. This creates a place to attach your key chain. All that is left is to create a diamond knot with the remaining ends.
To make a diamond knot, take the right cord and create a circle, with the tail end behind the circle. Take the left cord and make an upside down loop, taking the tail end up, over, and behind the right cord’s tail end. Then put the tail end of the left cord through the front of the hole created by the right cord, and then through the backside of the loop created by the left cord, and back through the circle made by the right cord.
Take the left cord’s end and working from front to back, put the end through the opening where the right cord crosses. Take the right cord and working from back to front put the end through the same opening. Pull the down knot tight and firm, and then cut and singe the remaining ends as close to the knot as possible. And that’s it! You just made your own rattlesnake knot key fob using paracord.
]]>Wrapping an Axe Handle with paracord is simple and an effective solution for protecting the handle. Learn the technique in this video by Spartan Johns.
Many people who use and axe will notice that when then miss a swing it hits the handle just below the axe head. To prevent your axe handle from getting damaged, simply wrap it in paracord. You do not need to wrap the entire handle, you can if you want to, but it is not necessary.
The process is very simple. To determine how much TITAN WarriorCord or TITAN SurvivorCord you are going to need, do a quick pre-wrap over the length you want the wrap to be. Add a couple of inches to it and cut the length off. Fold the end over so that it is as long as you want the wrap to be and lay it onto to the handle length wise.
Hold both the long and short cords in place on the axe with one of your hands. Take the long cord and begin to wrap it around the axe handle over the short cord just under your hand that is holding them in place. Continue making wraps working your way up towards the axe head. You want the wraps to be really tight to keep them from moving.
The wraps should not be overlapping but should be side-by-side, as close as possible to each other without overlapping. Once you get to the top of your axe handle, work your last wrap through the loop that was created at the beginning and tightly hold it in place. Tighten the loop by pulling on the short cord that is now underneath of the wraps until the last wrap you made is slightly underneath of the previous wraps. You will really have to pull because of how tight the wraps are.
All that you need to do now is cut the remaining ends and melt them to prevent fray. That’s really all there is to paracord wrapping of an axe handle.
]]>Learn how to make a basic cobra paracord bracelet in this video by Beadaholique. You can make many unique bracelets with this basic paracord bracelet design using different colors of TITAN SurvivorCord or WarriorCord.
You will need one .6” plastic buckle, a lighter, scissors, and 1’ foot of paracord for each inch of your wrist measurement minus 2”. The clasp will make up 2” of the wrist length when clasped together. This bracelet will be made to fit a 6” wrist. For a 6” wrist you will want a 7” bracelet.
Since the clasp makes up two inches you only need 5” of bracelet made with paracord. This would require two 6’ sections of paracord of different colors. This measurement allows for a little extra working cord. Better to have too much than not enough.
Attach the two sections of paracord together, by melting one of their ends and sticking them together. Roll it once it cools slightly to smooth it out. Fold the sections of paracord in half at the join and push them through one of the separated buckle ends. Pull the ends of the paracord through the loop, and pull the knot tight to attach the cords to the buckle end.
Put the ends of the cords through the other buckle end from underneath. You will want this end on top because you will be working with the ends of the cord from top to bottom. You should have one color on one side and another color on the other side, of equal lengths. Adjust the buckles to the desired length of the bracelet and begin the cobra weave.
To make a cobra weave, take the left side over the two cords that make up the core of the bracelet. You want a loop to be created on the left side. Take the right cord over the end of the left cord, under the two cords, and then up through the loop on the left side. Pull on the ends of both cords and push the weave up to the buckle to tighten it into place.
Make a second weave the same way, but starting on the right side this time. One way to remember what side to start on is the color. You will always start with the same color cord as you began the first weave with. It will alter from side to side with each weave.
Continue weaving until you reach the other end of the buckle. You want the weaves to be tight against both buckles. Once you are done weaving simply cut the remaining cords, melt the remaining ends into the last weave, and that’s all there is to making a basic cobra paracord bracelet.
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Learn how to make wind chimes with paracord in this video presented by Steve Ramsey. Make a unique, one-of- a-kind wind chime with paracord using these techniques.
There are a lot of different kinds of metal that you can use to make wind chimes. Copper and brass are great but expensive, so this tutorial is going to be working with a 10’ section of steel electrical conduit, which runs fairly cheap. This 10’ section of steel should be enough to create five notes resulting in an entire chord.
There are charts online that give you the exact length needed for specific tones for the different types of metals. A great website is An Approach to Wind Chime Design & Build. This website provides everything you need to know about how to build a wind chime, including design templates.
Once you have determined the notes you would like, and cut your metal to the proper lengths, the next step is to determine where each section needs to be hung from. The same website mentioned previously also has a guide on where the conduit should be hung from to give the best quality sound for each note and type of metal used.
Once you figure out the length down the chime the hanging holes need to be, drill a hole on both sides of the pipe so they are directly across from each other. Do this for all the pipes. You will need a dowel, about 4’ of TITAN WarriorCord or TITAN SurvivorCord, and five small length of steel wire for each chime.
Take one of the sections of paracord and create a slip knot on one of the ends. Put the loop created by the slip knot over the end of the dowel and put it inside of the chime down to the holes drilled for hanging. Take one of the small steel wires and work it through the holes. The goal is to get the wire through the loop of the slip knot. Be prepared, this may be frustrating.
Once you get the wire through the loop, tighten your slip knot. While holding the ends of the steel wire, pull up on the paracord slightly bending the wire up. This makes it so the paracord hangs straight and doesn’t slide back and forth.
You will need a round piece of wood with an eyelet for each chime to hang from and an extra eyelet in the middle. They should be evenly placed around the circle of wood. You will also need three eyelets on the top for hanging of the entire structure. You can use paracord or chain here. There are also many designs available to choose from on the previously mentioned website.
Start hanging the chimes with the longest one first, bringing it pretty close to the eyelet. Hang the rest so that all of the bottoms are hanging at the same length. Now the chime needs a striker on the middle eyelet.
Take a round piece of wood that is smaller than the circle created by the chimes and drill a hole through the center of it. Put a washer over the hole and put an eyelet through the wood. They eyelet needs to be long enough to go through the wood to the other side. Place a washer over the end of the eyelet, screw a coupling to the end of the eyelet, and then screw a second eyelet onto the coupling. This will keep the striker from wobbling when in motion.
All that is left to do is attach the striker to the center eyelet using paracord and hang the entire structure. Now that you made one wind chime, make another with a different type of metal and observe the differences in sound. It is quite amazing.
]]>In this video by BoardParacord! you will learn how to make the serpent river bar survival bracelet, with TITAN SurvivorCord or WarriorCord. The serpent river bar survival bracelet is a unique design that is guaranteed to be complimented.
To make the serpent river bar survival bracelet you will need one 6 ½’ length of red paracord one 6 ½’ of black paracord fused together at one end, and ½” plastic buckle.
To begin, fold the length of paracord in half at the point where the paracord is fused together. Take the free ends together side-by-side and put them through one end of the buckle, entering through the top of the buckle. Separate the two strands and pull the free ends towards you between the two cords all the way through until the paracord cinches down onto the buckle. You want to make sure the paracord is not twisted at any point.
Making sure that your paracord is nice and straight with no twists, work the free ends through the other end of the buckle, but this time entering from the back side of the buckle. This will give you your general bracelet shape. Now unclasp the buckle and measure out the length it needs to be for your wrist with the buckle ends being the endpoint. Any easy way to get the correct length is to put the bracelet on at this point.
Place the bracelet in front of you so that the buckle end with the cow hitch is below and the other end is above with the free ends coming out towards you. The black paracord should be on the right and the red on the left. The black section of paracord is always going to loop over the top of the two center cords that make up the spine, at no point will it go behind.
Taking the black working cord, loop it towards the left over the top of the two center cords, keeping a loop on the right sided and holding it in place with you thumb. Now take the red working cord over the top of the black cord that is on the left side, behind the red center cords, and through the middle of the two center cords and the loop created by the black working cord. Gently tighten the knot to the buckle end, keeping everything straight and in line.
Next take the black working cord that is now on the left and bring it to the right, creating a loop on the left. While holding the first loop in place, bring the black working cord back to the left side creating a second loop on the right side. Basically it should look like an S on top of the two center cords.
Holding the two loops in place with your thumb, take the red working cord over the center of the S and between the two center cords. Then around the back of the right center cord and up through the loop on the right side, entering from beneath. Gently tighten the work down, but not too tight. You will notice that the loop on the left will not be used directly.
Now you do the same two-step process except for in the reverse direction as before. You continue this pattern alternating directions with each set. Be sure to keep the black working cord above the two center cords. Once you get to the end, snip the ends of flush with the work and melt the ends into the last knot. And there you have it, your very own serpent river bar paracord survival bracelet.
]]>Learn how to make an old-fashioned tree swing using paracord through this instructional video provide by Lowes. Why buy a tree swing when you can make an old-fashioned tree swing using paracord within an hour?
You will need a 1x8 hardwood board at least 44” in length, SurvivorCord or WarriorCord (length will vary with the height of the tree branch), carpenters glue, masking tape, a lighter, sandpaper, and a variety of common hand tools.
Start by cutting the hardwood board into equal lengths of 22”. Apply the carpenters glue to one side of each of the boards. Spread the glue evenly with a putty knife and clamp the two boards together for at least 20 minutes. Overnight is best.
Unclamp the boards and using a small sander, round the corners of the board. Then, using a spade bit that matches the diameter of the paracord, drill a hole in each corner of the board. The holes should be inset from the edges by at least 1”. Sand the wholes so they are smooth.
Next, measure the height of the tree branch that you will be attaching the swing to. Add an additional 4-5’ for attaching the paracord to the seat. Use the masking tape to mark where you need to cut the paracord. Once the paracord is cut, melt the ends to prevent fraying.
Create a double bowline in the rope by making a “6” with the rope, then doubling by making a second “6” on top of the previous one. It should look like a double coil. Then pass the end of the rope through the center of the double coil, under the long cord, and back through the center of the coil. Pull the knot tight. You should have a loop on the end of your paracord.
Attach the rope to the tree by throwing the looped end over the branch and then putting the free und through the loop and tightening down to the branch. Almost like a slip knot. Repeat this process for the second paracord that will attach to the seat.
Feed the free end of one cord through one of the corners, and the other free end through the opposite corner. Pull each rope along the underside of the seat and work it up through the empty hole on the other side of the seat. Tie a single bowline knot about 8” above the seat to the cord attached to the tree on the same side of the seat.
Create a few half hitches above the bowline knot to get rid of the excess cordage. Your old-fashioned tree swing made with paracord is now ready for some fun.
]]>Learn how to wrap a paddle with paracord in this instructional video presented by ITS Tactical. Why have plain old paddles when you can wrap the handles with paracord? This video will teach you how to wrap a paddle handle with paracord using spiral hitching and two Turks heads.
You will need one 14’ section and two 4’ sections of SurvivorCord or WarriorCord, a small paddle, scissors, a lighter, and a marlins spike. The 14’ section of paracord will be used for the spiral hitching and the 4’ sections will be used to make the Turks head for each end of the handle. The marlins spike will help loosen the cord so you can pass under it when making the Turks head.
The first step is to start with a clove hitch. Placing one end of the paracord around the top of the handle, work the end across itself, around the handle again, and the under the line under itself where it crosses. Pull the ends to tighten the hitch.
Next is to create the spiral hitching along the length of the handle. Create a bite on the right side of the paddle. Bring the working end around the back of the paddle and then through the bite. Pull tight and push up towards the clove hitch. Continue this process making it as tight as you can until you reach the bottom of the handle. Once you reach the bottom of the handle, trim the excess cordage from both ends and melt the remaining ends into the wrap.
Now create the Turks head for each end of the handle. Taking the end of a 4’ section of paracord, place it on the top of the handle slightly overlapping the spiral hitching. Hold the cord in place with your thumb. Take the working end and wrap it around the handle crossing the standing line held by your thumb. Make sure the standing line is centered as you are crossing it with the working end.
Make another wrap around the handle, crossing under the standing line towards the right. Cross the left cord over the right cord just above where you crossed under the standing line. Take the working end and work it through the hole under the left cord (previously the right). Pull the paracord all the way through. It should be fairly tight on the handle in the position you want it.
Repeat the same process of crossing the left cord over the right, but putting the working end under the right cord, rather than the left. It should be obvious which direction the work is flowing in. Cross the lines between the starting and working end, left over right. Work the starting end (also the standing line) under the left line and through the hole created by crossing the lines. Take the working end through the hole and ender the left cord.
Continue the work by following the cord that flows in the same direction as your working cord. You will need your marlins spike to work the cord through, as it will be fairly tight on the handle. Alternatively you could use a paracord needle attached to the working end.
Make a third wrap around the work following the same path. At the end of the third wrap, cut the remaining cord on both the starting and working ends and melt them into the Turks head. To finish it up, repeat the same process on the other end of the handle.
]]>In this video we demonstrate how to make a bullwhip out of 550 cord, referencing this full tutorial by Nick’s Whip Shop. Try your hand at making paracord bullwhip using TITAN's trusted 550 WarriorCord or patented SurvivorCord.
You will need at least 300’ of SurvivorCord or WarriorCord, 5 ½’ of ¾” nylon cord such as sinker cord, a 10” steel rod with ¾” diameter, electrical tape, a lighter, a file or a sanding wheel, a tape measure, a few small bags of BBs, and a vice.
And...you're done!
]]>In this tutorial by Paracord 101, we discover how to make a Cascading Ladders Bar Paracord Bracelet. The Cascading Ladders Bar Paracord Bracelet is a unique design that can double as a survival bracelet.
To make a cascading ladders bar paracord bracelet you will need a lighter, a plastic buckle, two 7’ lengths of different colored SurvivorCord or WarriorCord joined together at one end, and one 4’ section of black paracord with an extra 2” for comfort. We will be using orange and green paracord for 7’ sections of paracord that are fused together.
To begin place the buckles the appropriate distance apart depending on your wrist size and secure them into place. Next, fold the two 7’ lengths of paracord in half at the point at which they are fused together. Insert the free ends together through the top of one of the buckle end that is on bottom, and through the loop that has been created at the fusion point. Pull the paracord all the way through until it is tight, but not too tight, on the buckle end. The knot that was just made is called a cow hitch. The orange cord should be on the right and the green cord on the left.
Next take the free ends and place them through the other buckle end, entering from above and pulling snug. You want to make sure that there is no twisting in your paracord, and keeping the cords in the appropriate sides. Now bring the ends back through the buckle end with the cow hitch, entering from above and pulling snug. Finally bring the ends back up to the second buckle end and work the through entering from above and pulling taught. You are now ready to begin making the cascading ladders bar design.
Take one end of the 4’ section of black paracord and work it under the left orange working cord, over the top of the four center cords, and then under the green working cord on the left. You only want about 2” of the end of the black cord on the left side. Bring the orange working cord over the top of the center cords, creating a loop on the right side. Next take the green working cord over the orange working cord that is now on the left, behind the center cords to the right, and through the loop of the orange cord, entering from below.
Gently tighten the knot keeping the black cord in place. You may need to pull on the ends of the black cord to get it tight and flush with the knot. Pull the work tight enough that the black cord is secured in place. Next, bring the green working cord that is now on the right over the center cords to the left side. Bring the orange working cord that is now on the left over the green cord and to the right over the center cords, creating a loop on the left side.
Take the working end of the black cord, which should be on the right, over the orange working cord, under the center cords to the right, and through the loop of the orange cord on the left. Pull the work tight. Like with knitting, you want to try and keep each knot to about the same tightness.
Next bring the black cord working cord, which should now be on the left, over the center cords to the right. Bring the orange working cord on the right over the black cord and then to the left over the center cords, creating a loop on the right side. Take the green working cord on the left over the orange working cord, under the center cords to the right, and then through the loop of the orange cord on the right entering from below. Pull the work tight.
Repeat the process, starting with the green working cord on the right. You will always make the loop with the orange cord, and will be alternating with the black and green cord. Continue until you have reached the end of the bracelet. Snip the excess cord and melt the ends into the last knot. There you have it, your very own cascading ladders bar paracord bracelet.
]]>Learn how to make an Emergency Tourniquet using paracord, in this educational video. If you get wounded in the wilderness and need to stop blood flow, make a quick and effective emergency tourniquet.
No matter how careful you are, accidents and animal attacks can, and do, happen in the wilderness. If you find yourself in a situation where bleeding does not stop on its own, your only hope is a tourniquet. Tourniquets should only be used in a situation where the person has the potential of bleeding to death. You do not want to unnecessarily cut circulation off to a limb. It could cause more damage than good.
It is a good idea to replace your boot laces with SurvivorCord or WarriorCord so that you have an ample supply of parachute cord on you at all times. Instead of making them the same length as the original shoelace, make it extra-long, and wrap it around the top of the boot a few times.
To make a tourniquet unravel the extra boot laces from your boot. Cut off one of the lengths of extra paracord from your boot, leaving enough so you can still tie your laces. One side of the boot lace should be enough for the average person’s arm or leg. Create a Canadian Jam Knot on one end of the paracord.
To make a Canadian jam knot, tie a simple overhand knot at the end of the paracord. Tie a second loose knot a foot or so from the end. Then wrap the paracord around your limb above the wound and work the free end of paracord through the center of the second knot and pull tight.
A pocket knife with a belt clip could also be used to tighten and loosen the tourniquet. Place the paracord in the belt clip and simply turn to tighten. Turn in the opposite direction to loosen.
Good luck and happy exploring!
]]>Discover how to build a survival trash bag raft with paracord in this educational video presented by Taro Movies Swiss Bushcraft and Survival. Need to get across water in a survival situation and have trash bags and paracord? Then build a survival trash bag raft with paracord.
If you’re like most people who spend time out in the wilderness, you probably have a few large black trash bags in your pack. These trash bags can be used to protect you and your gear from rain, make a sleeping bag, and as you will discover in this article, make a survival trash bag raft.
To make a raft you will need four large black plastic trash bags, five sticks that are longer than two of the trash bags side by side length wise, two sticks that are 6’-8’ in length, and SurvivorCord or WarriorCord. You want all of your sticks to have at least a 1 ½” diameter and 1’ extra on each side for the five sticks. Make sure they are trimmed of limbs and smooth.
Take your four trash bags, blow them up with air, and tie them closed. Place two of the trash bags side by side and place the two long sticks parallel on opposite sides of the trash bags. You want the trash bags to be near one end of the sticks.
Place your first short stick in front of the two trash bags a few inches from the end of the two long sticks, and your second short stick on the other side of the trash bags. Remove the trash bags, and move the second stick just a little towards the first stick. This will help hold the trash bag in place at the end. Tie the sticks together through shear lashing with paracord. If you are short on paracord you can use the inner strands.
Place the trash bags in the same fashion on the other end of the raft and set your sticks. Remove the trash bags and tie the sticks in place like before. Place the remaining short sticks equal lengths apart from the two ends and tie them into place using paracord.
Put the trash bags back into place and secure them with paracord, buy wrapping it around the trash bag and sticks a few times and tying it off. Be careful not to puncture any holes in the trash bags, otherwise the raft will not float.
Once all of your trash bags are in place and tightly secured, your raft is ready for use. If you have an extra small trash bag, you can create a paddle with a stick that has a y on the end. Just simple place the bag over the y and tie it into place.
]]>Discover how to tie a Turks head knot using a peg board and 550 cord for a hiking staff handle in this instruction video presented by Paracordist Creations. Add some character to your hiking staff handle by tying a Turks head knot using a jig and paracord.
For this project you will need 3’ of SurvivorCord or WarriorCord, a peg board, scissors, a paracord needle, and a lighter. Make your own peg board using sheet rock, nails, and a drill. Drill seven shallow holes on the parallel sides about ½” in. For this specific size of Turks head knot, you want to put nails in five of the holes leaving the holes on the ends empty.
To begin the Turks head knot, place one of the paracord ends under the first nail on the left side, and put the paracord needle on the other end. Hold the end under the first nail in place with your thumb. Take the working cord and wrap it around the outside of the first nail on the right and back towards the inside. Take the paracord up the center of the board, over the top, around the back of the board, and back towards the front where you started.
Work the paracord over the end you are holding down with your thumb and around the outside first nail on the left. Then work the paracord under the strand between the first and second nails on the right using the paracord needle. Pull all the cord through with each pass.
Next take the paracord around the outside of the second nail on the right and between the second and third nails towards the inside of the board. Work the paracord up and behind the board, and back around to the front.
Now work the paracord under the first line, over the second, and between the first and second nails on the left side. Wrap the paracord around the second nail on the left and the work to the right over the first line, under the second line, and then between the second and third nails.
Work the paracord around the third nail on the right towards the inside of the board, and then up and around the back of the board following the two previous lines. Once you come back around, work the paracord over the first line, under the second, over the third, and then between the second and third nails on the left.
Work the paracord around the third nail on the left, then towards the right. Work the paracord under the first line, over the second, under the third, and then between the third and fourth nails on the right. Work the paracord around the fourth nail and around the board following the previous lines.
Now work the cord under the first line, over the second, under the third, over the fourth, and then between the third and fourth nails on the left. Work the paracord around the fourth nail on the left and towards the right. Then work over the first line, under the second, over the third, under the fourth, and between the fourth and fifth nails on the right.
Wrap the cord around the last nail on the right and follow the previous cords around the board. For the final pass, work the paracord over the first line, under the second, over the third, under the fourth, over the fifth, and between the fourth and fifth nail on the right.
Pull out the nails on both sides of the board and gently slide the board out of the paracord. Put your hiking staff handle through the hole where the board was. Slowly work the slack from the Turks head knot, while holding the two free ends so they do not get tangled. You want to take care in this step so you do not distort the knot.
Keep working the slack out of the knot until it is tight on your handle. Once you are finished cut the remaining ends, melt them into the knot, and you’re ready to go.
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Learn how to make your own paracord rope in this video by Everyday Knife Guy. Make your own paracord rope for emergency use.
If you ever find yourself in a survival situation where you need a rope, as long as you have paracord you can make a pretty strong rope. This article will discuss how to make a paracord rope using the four strand round braid. You will need two separate sections of SurvivorCord or WarriorCord. The amount you need depends on you and how long of a rope you want to make. In a survival situation, you will use what you have access to at the time.
First fold the two sections of paracord in half in equal lengths. Create a simple overhand knot at loop ends treating the strands as one. You should have a knot with four cords of equal lengths. For explanation purposes we will have two orange cords and two black cords.
You want the cords to be in such a position that the black cords are coming out to the front and back and the orange cords are coming out through the middle of the black cords. Pull the black cords to the right and the orange cords to the left. To make things easier you can attach the loop above the knot to a hook or something that will hold it in place.
Start with the black cord that is coming out the back and work it to the left through the middle of the orange cords towards you, and pull it towards the right over the orange cord. You should have the two black cords coming out the front and the two orange cords coming out the back.
Take the top outermost left orange cord around back and up between the two black cords coming towards you, and back over to the left. Now take the top black cord around the back and through the middle of the orange cords and back over to the right. Pull the braid tight with each pass.
Continue this process until you reach the end of your rope. The most important thing is to try and keep constant tension on the braid as you are making it. Once you get to the end make a simple overhand knot or diamond knot. If possible cut the ends and melt them to the knot.
Your rope is now complete and ready for use. This technique will make a surprisingly strong rope for any general or emergency purpose.
]]>Discover how to tie a Ringbolt Hitch Viceroy in this instructional video presented by Tying It All together (TIAT). The Ringbolt Hitch Viceroy is a new type of Fusion Knot that looks like a historical knot, giving it a unique and intriguing look.
To tie a Ringbolt Hitch Viceroy you will need 6’ of SurvivorCord or WarriorCord, and a lighter. Begin by making the base by creating a loop that is about 4” long. Take the long working end of paracord and wrap it around the base of the loop. Insert the working end below the newly created loop, but above the base of the first loop and pull through. Tighten the knot down at the base of the first loop keep the loop at about 4”. You are now ready to begin the tie.
Take the left free working strand over the top of the right strand of the loop, around the loop, and back through the opening created by the right cord of the loop and the left working cord that was brought over the right loop cord. Pull the knot tight, but not too tight. You want all of the knots to be about the same tightness.
Next, bring the right free working strand over the top of the previous knots, around the left cord of the loop, and back through the opening created by the left cord of the loop and the right working cord that brought over the left loop cord. Pull the knit tight. Continue this process starting with the left working cord, alternating sides with each knot.
That’s all there is to tying a Ringbolt Hitch Viceroy. A quick and simple technique that is eye catching and unique.
]]>Discover how to make your own paracord survival bow in this instruction video. If you have some spare paracord lying around, you too can make your own paracord survival bow!
A DIY paracord survival bow is one of those things that could save your life in a survival situation. This article is going to discuss how to make a DIY paracord survival bow using the tillered stick technique.
First you want to find a small tree that is straight with few branches, has a diameter of about 2”, and is flexible. You want to be able to bend it without it snapping or cracking. The trimmed stick should be as tall as you are for maximum efficiency.
Once the tree is cut and all of the branches and stubs are cut off, it is time to tiller out the stick. A stick that is tillered has narrowed ends with a notch running in the upward slanting diagonal. For this purpose, just shave out some of the stick on both ends, making a flat area on the same side of the stick, with a slight taper. Make sure the flattened ends are on the same side of the stick and symmetrical. This shaved and flattened part will be facing towards you when you are drawing the string back.
Next, make a notch on the backside of the flattened part about 1” down from the end. Do this for both ends of the bow. Attach your SurvivorCord or WarriorCord to one end of the stick around the notch. The amount of paracord you will need depends on the size of your stick, but to be safe add a few extra inches.
Put the bow against a tree with the flattened part coming towards you. Using your foot, press the middle of the bow in as much as possible without cracking or breaking your stick, and tie the paracord to the end around the notch. You want to make sure the paracord is tight and on your notches, otherwise the paracord will move on the ends when you are drawing the arrow.
Once you have the paracord attached and it is sufficiently tight. Cut the remaining paracord from both ends and melt it to the knot holding it to the bow (this may not be reasonable in a survival situation). Your bow is now ready for use. In a survival situation this bow will easily take down a deer. You will have to be close to the animal, as with any bow hunting, but it will get the job done.
]]>Learn how to make a basic snare trap with parachute cord in this video presented by David with Ultimate Survival Tips. Know your basic survival skills and learn how to make a basic snare trap with paracord.
The first and most important thing to consider when setting a basic snare trap is location. The number one reason for failing to snare an animal is that people don’t take the time to scout out a proper location for the snare. If you fail to get this step right, your chances of catching something are pretty slim.
You should spend at least 10 to 15 minutes scouting out a good site. In many survival situations, especially in mountainous areas, your best option will be to try and catch a squirrel. Look for holes in trees and any trails that the squirrels may be traveling. Look for evidence of their presence at the base of trees, such as nut shells.
To make a basic snare trap with paracord you will need a stick that is about 1’ in length and 2” in diameter, some paracord, a knife, and an axe. Using the hatchet, make a point on the end of the stick so that it can be pounded into the ground. An alternate option to standard paracord is to use the built in snare-wire, found inside the core of our patented SurvivorCord.
Take one strand out of the inside of the paracord that is about 1’ long. Using your knife make a notch on the top of one of the sticks to catch the paracord innards and keep it from moving around. Tie one of the ends to the stake and create a looped slip knot for the snare end. Pound the stick into the ground with the back end of the hatchet until the stick is secure and does not move when you pull on the cord. You want the stick at an angle in the direction away from the snare loop.
You want the snare loop to be open to about a fists width, a hands length away from the stick, and a hands width above the ground. Since you are using the inner strands of your paracord rather than wire, you will need to support the snare loop in position with small sticks. Make sure the snare loop is positioned the middle of their trail.
Now all there is to do is wait and see. In a survival situation you will want to set up several snares to increase your chances of snaring a meal.
]]>In this video by 1stBurnmoorscouts, you'll learn how to make a quick and easy paracord pouch. The design possibilities are endless with this easy paracord technique.
For this project you will need a cylindrical item, such as a soda can or small plastic coffee container, a lighter, electrical tape, and a skewer (or if you have one, a paracord fid). The amount of paracord you will need will depend on the size of the cylinder, so it is recommended you work straight of the spool. For this pouch we will be using black SurvivorCord or WarriorCord for the base of the pouch and grey paracord as an accent.
To begin, tape the free end of the black paracord to the top of your cylinder and wrap the entire cylinder. Keep the paracord straight and flush with each previous pass. You do not want your paracord to overlap. Keep the wraps tight against the cylinder. Once you get to the bottom of the cylinder, ensure that you have an even number of wraps, cut the cord from the spool, and tape the end to the cylinder.
Next take the grey cord and cut an extra-long piece, more than 5’. It’s better to have too much than not enough, but if you run out you can just fuse a new piece on by melting the ends together. Melt one of the ends of the grey cord to the end of the black cord at the bottom of the cylinder. Tape the free end of the grey cord to a skewer, or attach it to a fid if you have one.
Starting at the bottom in line with the cord end taped to the top of the cylinder, begin to weave the grey cord through the wraps of the black cord. Go over the first two wraps, under the next two, and continue over and under. Once you get to the top of the cylinder, continue back in down going under the first two wraps, over the next to, and so on. Continue this process all the way around the cylinder, keeping them about the same distance apart.
Once you get all the way around, you want to make sure that you are finishing with the working end coming out of the bottom of the pouch. You are now ready to begin weaving the base of the paracord pouch. Bring the working end of the grey cord though under the last wrap at the bottom of the cylinder, over it, and back through the loop that has been created by the grey cord. Do the same thing around the closest weave loop, and again through the black cord that wraps around the cylinder. Continue this process all the way around the can.
Once you have made and pass around the bottom of the cylinder, work the grey cord through one of the previously made weaves, pull it most of the way through, and then work the end of the grey cord through the loop entering from above before pulling tight. Continue this process until the bottom of the cylinder is completely covered in paracord. Once you get to the closing point work the cord through the previous weaves towards the side of the cylinder. Come up the side of the cylinder a to the top finishing though a weave of the grey cord, cut the remaining working cord, and melt the end into place.
You can add a loop and a lid if you prefer, but there you have it, a quick and easy paracord pouch technique.
]]>Learn how to make a paracord cross in this video by Nonnie Vera. If you have paracord scraps lying around, why not learn how to make a paracord cross.
The size of your cross will depend on if you’re working with scraps of paracord or with lengths you cut specifically for this project. For explanation purposes we will work with 2’ lengths of SurvivorCord or WarriorCord. The colors are up to you, but we will be using pink and red.
Start by laying the color you want to be on the outside of the cross horizontally on a table. In this case ours will be the red paracord. Take the pink paracord and place it perpendicular over the center of the red cord. While holding the pink cord in place on the red cord, take the top section of the pink cord and loop it down over the red cord to the left. Then take the left side of the red cord and bring it over the top of the pink cords.
Take the bottom section of the pink cord and loop it over the top of the red cords on the right side. Then take the right section of the red cord and place the end through the first loop created by the pink cord on the left side. Take all four of the ends and pull to tighten the knot that was just created.
Repeat the same process except for working towards the opposite side as before. So instead of taking the top section of the pink cord to the left, you will take it to the right. Repeat this process three times so that you have four knots alternating sides with each knot. Create a second piece that is identical to the first. You will be putting these two pieces together and then creating the horizontal part of the cross.
Hold the two pieces of work together in your hand with the working ends of the cord coming out of the middle of the work. Continue creating the same knot as before on each side. The knots will pull and hold the two pieces together. Repeat the knots on both sides until the cross is to your desired size. Once you finish cut the remaining ends of paracord. You can either melt them into the work, or glue them in place with a little bit of super glue.
]]>In this instruction video by Iluvgtasan Tutorials, we show you how to tie a paracord lasso. Tying a paracord lasso is simple and the end result is a fun toy or a functional tool.
Tying a paracord lasso is very simple and the final product will give you hours of fun. The following will explain how to tie a paracord lasso.
Start by tying a simple knot at one of the ends of either SurvivorCord or WarriorCord, but to not tighten it all the way. You should have a loop with some left over cord at the end. Take the left over cord over the loop, around to the back of the first loop and then through the loop you have just made and tighten the knot. The cord should freely flow through the knot, similar to a slip knot.
Really, that’s all there is to tying a paracord lasso. Now give it a go and try to lasso your pets, a farm animal, or to make it real interesting your kid. Just make sure you don’t lasso your children around the neck.
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