This post describes how to make a paracord survival bracelet using an easy deploy design. This paracord survival bracelet assembles and disassembles in minutes!
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“Paracord” is an abbreviation for parachute cord. Paracord is a material that has hundreds of outdoor survival uses. From hanging your hammock to catching dinner, having paracord on hand is an essential packing item for anyone who spends time outside. Click here to view my tutorial on how to make a paracord keychain and lanyard.
There are over 100 uses for paracord. This paracord survival bracelet is easy to make, and makes a great Christmas gift idea for outdoorsy people!
Supplies: What You’ll Need
- parachute cord
- scissors
- lighter
Parachute Cord – Parachute cord or “paracord” is sold at most craft and sporting goods stores. If you can’t find paracord in store, you can purchase it here.
Scissors – Any household scissors will work for this project. Scissors are required to cut the paracord to the desired length. If you do not have access to scissors, a survival knife will work to cut the cord to length.
Lighter – If you don’t have a lighter, you can also use a match. Flame seals off the ends of the paracord after it is cut to length to prevent fraying.
Paracord Survival Bracelet – Step by Step
Start by cutting about 8 feet of paracord and holding a flame to the frayed end. Use the metal side of the scissors to press down on the end if desired.
*the paracord will be very hot! Make sure to let cool at least 20 seconds before touching with bare hands.
Knot
Step 1. Start by creating a loop about 12 inches from one end of the cord. Create a second loop directly next to the first.
Step 2. Hold the loops on top of each other to create a third loop in the middle, similar to a venn diagram.
Step 3. Then, with the short end of the cord, feed it though the loops in the order over-under-over. This will create a fourth loop where you started. See step 3 for a visual representation.
Step 4. Feed your working end down through the 4th and last loop you created, then up through the original middle loop.
Pull the cord by working each loop until it creates a button knot. Cut off excess short end, and melt to prevent fraying.
Loop and Wrap
5. Wrap the bracelet around your wrist. Mark where you want your bracelet to end, and fold to create your end loop. Leave space for about 2 fingers to account for the wrapped paracord.
6. Starting by the knot, wrap the free end tightly around the existing bracelet, creating a coil. Continue wrapping until you are left with a loop big enough to hold the knot in place. See steps 6 and 7 for a visual representation.
7. Leave your last wrap loose, and tuck your working end underneath the cord.
8. Pull tight, and cut excess cord. Hold a flame to the frayed end to seal.
*Do not allow the cord to stick to the end loop, as this must be free for easy deploy.
How to Deploy
To deploy the bracelet, hold the button knot with one hand. Pull the wrapped cord toward the loop until completely unraveled.
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