Design Originals #3495: Parachute Cord Craft: Quick & Simple Instructions for 22 Cool Projects

Originally used during World War II, parachute cord, or paracord, has since become a useful arts and crafts tool. After making their jumps, paratroopers would recycle as much of their landing gear as possible so they would be prepared for any setback. Rather than lugging around a large wad of cord from a chute, a soldier would whip up accessories such as belts, bracelets, and harnesses to make transporting the material convenient. If stuck in an emergency situation, the accessories could be taken apart to be reclaimed as roping.

Parachute cord has become known as survival cord to symbolize its versatility. It is now available on the commercial market in a number of fashion colors and thicknesses. The projects found in this book can be made using either the 550 or 325 parachute cord. The cord number refers to the military specification standards for the minimum tinsel strength.

Originally developed for parachute suspension lines during World War II, durable lightweight paracord has even been used by Space Shuttle astronauts to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. You can weave and braid this versatile cord in an array of fashion colors to create attractive and useful accessories. Paracord Craft ties everything together, with 22 clever projects and step-by-step instructions for making fashionable bracelets and necklaces, belts, lanyards, dog collars, key fobs, and more. Discover the knots you need to know, get practical advice on tools and materials, learn the right way to melt and fuse the cut ends of your cord, and experiment with jewelry findings.

Pepperell, MA

Introduction

Adjustable Dog Collar

Dog Lead

Crossed Square Knot Belt

Wavy Choker

Adjustable Bracelet

Zipper Whistle Bracelet

Duo-Twist Bracelet

Loopy Loop Bracelet

Replacement Watchband

Zigzag Key Fob

Chunky Round Crown Key Fob

Camera Strap

Basic Lanyard

Yoga Mat Harness

Decorative Flip Flops