How to Make a Paracord 550 Bracelet Without Buckle (Cobra Stich Followed by King Cobra)

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Paracord has outstanding tensile strength and there are seven strands in the cord itself. Therefore, by wearing a paracord bracelet means carrying a life saver along .There are multiple uses of paracord: you can tie almost anything, it can act as shoelace, etc.

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    Prepare the paracords with different length (Colour is optional but the length of the paracords should not be less than the following as it is better for more than less).
    • 1 foot (0.3 m) black paracord
    • 5.5 feet (1.7 m) orange paracord
    • 3 feet (0.9 m) orange paracord
    • 3 feet (0.9 m) grey paracord
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    The proper view of this pic should be the black paracord upright while the orange is horizontal
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    vice versa and make the knot until it can cover your wrist completely [3]
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    Congrats! the cobra-stich paracord bracelet is done by tying a simple overhand knot at the black cords at the bottom.
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  11. About the King Cobra , it is actually the same as the cobra's knot before.
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    Yes, but it won't be as thick. Make sure the shoelace is relatively new so it won't fray.
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      Tips

      • Burn the end of the paracord slowly to prevent the cords besides it damage.
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      • The pictures alone is clear enough to make the whole paracord bracelet, but it will be perfect if you read the description too. ;)
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      • The key to make a perfect bracelet is to ensure every knot is real tight.
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      • Make sure you get the ends just the right length for when you use the lighter (matches make scorch marks on the paracord). That way it melts into the bracelet at the edge not too far in, which will make it come undone. Leave about 0.3 to 0.5 of a centimeter for the best results.
      • Don't actually burn the cord Just get the ends close to the flame so that they start to melt, but don't catch on fire. If it does, it's not that big of a deal, but it will look better and you won't have to worry about the fumes from the plastic.
      • Keep track of which side your knots are on. If you dont alternate sides properly, it'll look wonky. Make sure to pull the strands tight and close together to keep it looking uniform.
      • The foot-long cord can be too short for a bracelet. Measure accordingly, then add an inch.
      • You can use yarn, but make sure it is tight.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Paracord
      • Scissors
      • Lighter

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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpgWHiqQX2E
      2. ↑ https://www.paracordplanet.com/basic-cobra-paracord-bracelet/
      3. ↑ http://paracord550milspec.com/make-a-1-color-cobra-paracord-survival-bracelet/ .
      4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svms5yhvEF4
      5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svms5yhvEF4

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