How Do You Make A 550 Cord Bracelet?
550 cord is also called paracord or parachute cord. This nylon cord is lightweight but can hold up to 550 pounds. A bracelet made out of this cord can be decorative or used as a survival tool, as you can unravel the bracelet if you need a piece of cord to repair a piece of equipment, make a tourniquet or secure an item to your vehicle. Paracord comes in numerous colors so you can customize your bracelet to show your support for a military unit or sports team. Tie a knot two inches from the end of the short piece of paracord. You can tie an overhand knot or a lanyard knot. Lay the long piece of paracord horizontally on your work surface. Lay the short piece of paracord vertically on top of the long piece of paracord, so the two pieces resemble a lower-case letter t. The loop of the short piece of paracord should be about one inch above the longer piece. Make your first knot by taking the right arm of the t from the longer length of paracord and folding it over the short length of paraco