PARACORD 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Paracord Bracelets and Projects (4 page)

Make a loop with the right loose cord. The loose cord on the
left is placed over the looped cord.

Take the cord on the left and loop it under the core, pull
through the loop on the right, and tighten.

Repeat these steps until the end of the paracord bracelet.

The last few steps are to ensure the quality, durability,
and comfort of the bracelet. Unbuckle the bracelet from the jig. Take forceps
or needle nose pliers and pull each end of paracord through the loop.  A
fid can also be used for this process. Simply cut the ends and attach the fid.

Try on the bracelet before this cut is made! Estimate 3/4 of
an inch from the loop and cut.

Melt and smash the ends of the paracord. If the melted
paracord is not smashed, it will leave a rounded edge; a rounded edge is
difficult to thread through a buckle. While wearing the bracelet, the rounded
edge will itch and be uncomfortable. Some popular paracord bracelet
manufacturers skip the “smash” step to save time, and money, and leaving you with
a $30 itchy paracord bracelet. A smashed edge is comfortable and does not itch
if done properly.