Q&A for How to Make a 4 or 8 Part Round Braid

The instructions are somewhat complex and the video does not demonstrate it with 4 different colored cords. Use some different colored yarn/cord to get a feel for this particular method. Go to a manufacturer's website to find free instructions on how to use the product.

Decide on the number of stands you want to use to wrap your core. To form a basic braid around the core: Start with an even number of cords and secure them around your core base. Place a marker on alternate cords. Place plain cord over marked cord and repeat around the core, snug up to the base. For the next round, put plain cord under marked cord, again, snug up to the base. Repeat until it's your desired length. Secure the end. This is a simplified version, there are plenty of tutorials about how to make a whip on the web.

End caps can be used to finish off the cord. Depending on the desired effect, the secured end (wrap with finer cord) with added glue is inserted into the end cap or a coiled wire crimp. The clasp can then be added. This can add extra length, so be aware of this when choosing your finding. Super glue can also be used to secure the cord ends. Apply the glue on uncut cord first and allow to dry before cutting. This will give a clean and neat end for an end cap finding. Review online videos on the topic for details.

When making a 4-strand round braid with a finished length of 15 feet, you'll need more than 15 feet of each strand. The exact amount depends on the tightness of the braid and the thickness of the material used.