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You can use a pair of flush cutters or a strong sharp pair of scissors to cut through your paracord. You will also need a cheap plastic lighter to complete this project. You'll want a plain one with no shrink wrap, and you'll want one you don't mind getting wrecked. These directions will make a 8" long bracelet, but 7" diameter when worn, due to the thickness of the paracord. Keep this in mind and add an inch to your desired length.
- To begin, you'll be making the Basic 2 Color Paracord Bracelet first. Watch the instructional video: How to Make a Basic Cobra Paracord Bracelet. As explained in the video, you'll need about a foot of each color of cord for each inch of knotting. Follow the instructions in the video to determine how much cord and knotting you'll need.
- Cut a length of of red and black paracord to the measurements you have established.
- Follow the instructions given in the video to attach your cords to a .60" black plastic buckle and complete your knotting.
- Finish the knotting as shown in the video.
- Now, you will add your embellishment. Take a 9 foot length of camo paracord, and fold it in half. Place your Basic Cobra bracelet in the center. you'll be knotting over it, as shown in this video. (insert video)
- Finish the knotting and clip and melt the ends as shown in the video.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- FCO-9820 - Paracord / Parachute Cord Black Plastic Buckles 15mm / 0.6 Inches (5 Sets)
Project uses 1 set. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-4360 - Paracord 550 / Nylon Parachute Cord 4mm - Black (16 Feet/4.8 Meters)
Project uses 8 feet. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-4353 - Paracord 550 / Nylon Parachute Cord 4mm - Red (16 Feet/4.8 Meters)
Project uses 8 feet. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-4364 - Paracord 550 / Nylon Parachute Cord 4mm - Army Camo (16 Feet/4.8 Meters)
Project uses 9 feet. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex