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Step 11Cut and tuck
As illustrated, you can see that I have cut the blue cord and push the pic through on the opposite side to recess the cut end, to conceal it. HERE I USUALLY CUT ALL BUT THE LONGEST CORD AND USE IT TO TIE INTO A KNOT TO BE USED FOR A KEY CHAIN."
Finishing: you may also add a touch of glue at the recessed cuts to keep it from moving, I have experimented with wetting the cord and letting it dry which also seems to tighten the cord even more. If you use water don't use it after just applying the glue, it will create a white pasty color and ruin the hidden effect. You can use the water technique and after drying use the water. I have mad them without using glue or water and they seem to last without coming undone.
Finishing: you may also add a touch of glue at the recessed cuts to keep it from moving, I have experimented with wetting the cord and letting it dry which also seems to tighten the cord even more. If you use water don't use it after just applying the glue, it will create a white pasty color and ruin the hidden effect. You can use the water technique and after drying use the water. I have mad them without using glue or water and they seem to last without coming undone.
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Sep 4, 2011. 12:10 PMSting2373
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I have one of these I bought while living close to Ft. Campbell Ky. I have never been in the army and was always curious how they were made. Thanks for this...I do have some cord so I might just try it myself.
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Apr 5, 2010. 11:30 AMAvocet Jules
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Wow! This looks great!! I can't wait to have a go myself!! Thanks for the tips and the clear instructions!
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Nov 20, 2009. 4:45 AMROBO-MAN007
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NICE !!!! :)
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Jun 14, 2009. 2:34 PMbrendasplace
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Yours is so perfect and mine is so ugly. I think I need a little practice
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Aug 26, 2008. 8:46 AMLorem
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Very nice tutorial, thank you....
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