Paracord bracelet with a side release buckle

Step 1: Materials

You'll need paracord, or equivalent 1/8" diameter cord, a tape measure or ruler, scissors, side release buckle, and a lighter(torch lighter works best). The amount of cord used can vary, but for this example, we'll use 10 feet of paracord to start with. Actual amount of cord used for the bracelet is about 1 foot of cord for every 1 inch of knotted bracelet length. So if your wrist is 8 inches, you'd use approximately 8 feet of cord.

Comments

[aj rhoades]

where can u get cheep para cord at 550 1000 feet?

[knight32c]

aj

locate your nearest recruiter.       :)

[cammo up girlfriend]

Funny comment, knight32c, and a true one! I just used my HAIR to rappel, though!

[gtomcat]

 Hello, 
I picked up a bag of olive drab colored paracord (100 ft.) at Bass Pro Shop. I think it cost me around 6 bucks.Just look in and around the camping area.

[porcupinemamma]

I know my 25 yr old son would really like to wear a bracelet like yours. wonderful Instructable!
I'm wondering, is there another name for paracord?  it's not a word I'm familiar with.

[Shintoryu1]

Google 550 para cord. Or you can order from here http://www.bestglide.com/550_cord_info.html I have ordered from them before and have quality products.

[aneisingh]

We just called it 550 cord in the Marine Corps. The reason is it is rated to hold up to 550 pounds.

[TwilightRose]

 Its nylon cord, basically. You can usually find it sold by the yard at army/navy surplus stores, and I'll bet they have some at outdoor/camping stores, although it is likely more expensive that way.

[aj rhoades]

you could just call it 550 paracord it is called 550 para cord becouse it can carry 550 pounds if ur stranded

[Stormdrane]

Paracord is just the common short name for parachute cord.  Some might say that there's not many problems that can't be solved with some paracord, duct tape, or WD40...  ;)

[NatureGeek24]

Don't forget bungee cords ;-P

[Hunter O.]

No there is not

[porcupinemamma]

Could you be a little more adament? ;0)

[Hunter O.]

I meant no there is not many things that can't be fixed with duct tape, paracord, and WD-40

[porcupinemamma]

LOL :0) Thanks!

[c_rich]

550 cord as in holds 550 lbs--- any army-navy store will have it

[Hervey]

ITW Nexus has 5 free samples that they let  you chose
I ordered them last monday and got them by Friday

[thejasbourne]

found them - THANKS!

[allemander]

Please indicate the measured size of the side-release buckle used here. Available sizes on eBay include 3/8", 5/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2", etc. Thanks very much!

[Stormdrane]

The particular buckle used in this instructable is a 1/2" curved side release buckle from cdwplus.com.

[dianapieri]

Where do you get the buckles? Great Instructable, by the way!

[johnboyrebel27]

I found a single buckle at my local wal-mart for about 3 bucks. the only catch was that i had to buy the small dog collar with it lol

[beth_ann]

i found them at wal-mart in the craft/sewing section near the zippers

[jaykay1203]

michaels or any crafts store should carry them! :)

[darthdarth4]

i recognized them from my cat's broken collar. but you can probably order a whole bunch online

[brandonduh]

haha i used my dogs broken collar haha

[bodiminjarvi666]

I'll top that. I used my Brother's Broken Collar. Pwnd.

[brandonduh]

lol you win

[hnnhlh14]

Is this the 550 parachord from supply captian, or the 1/8th shock chord? the 550 doesn't tell the diameter, so i thought maybe it actually was the shock chord since you said 1/8th is what you used.
thanks.

[Stormdrane]

The Supply Captain has 550 cord and shock cord. Actual diameters of paracord can vary slightly depending on manufacturers. The 1/8" size I mentioned is in the same size neighborhood if you wanted to use a different type of cordage and end up with the same similar sized finished bracelet. You can use shock cord to make a bracelet, but all the knots limit the 'stretch' you'd get with using it.