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I grew up playing with little plastic green army men. They were okay, but they couldn't really do much. They were either shooting guns, throwing grenades, or using binoculars. That was about it.
So I made some poseable paracord army men, and these guys can do all sorts of cool stuff. They're not just limited to war-type activities anymore; they can dance, scrapbook, chase butterflies... anything is possible.
They're surprisingly fun to play with, and easy to make.
So I made some poseable paracord army men, and these guys can do all sorts of cool stuff. They're not just limited to war-type activities anymore; they can dance, scrapbook, chase butterflies... anything is possible.
They're surprisingly fun to play with, and easy to make.
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Signing UpStep 1Paracord and wire
You will need a small amount of paracord and some thin flexible wire.
Cut two pieces of paracord, one 42 inches long and one 20 inches long. Remove the inner nylon strands and either discard them or keep them for some other project.
Apply a touch of flame to the ends of each piece of cord to keep them from fraying, making sure the ends do not seal shut.
Thread a piece of wire through each length of cord, leaving an inch or two extending beyond the ends.
Cut two pieces of paracord, one 42 inches long and one 20 inches long. Remove the inner nylon strands and either discard them or keep them for some other project.
Apply a touch of flame to the ends of each piece of cord to keep them from fraying, making sure the ends do not seal shut.
Thread a piece of wire through each length of cord, leaving an inch or two extending beyond the ends.
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paracord is awesome
If you want survival-gear, always go for the 550Lb break-weight paracord.
I Love this kind of stuff!
Cheers,
Win Guy
Where would you say the best place to get a hold of a large quantity of that thin wire you use is? Enough for at least a squadron of cord-troopers
Maybe it's some gauge of wire or something?
Great job, thanks for the photo!
I agree with others, you could easily sell these on Etsy and make many happy people (for those who lack the Instructable courage.)
You are so creative. 'Love your work!
And yes, they are great distraction devices/stress relievers!
Many Etsy sellers offer both completed items AND kits. It would be a very low-effort addition to your shop to offer the various bits, uncut, unmelted (except on the two raw edges, which would also serve to demonstrate the desired effect) with instructions. (now if only you had time to put together instructions.... heehee)
does anyone know where i can buy some paracord for cheap?
Saturn V says:
When in doubt, eBay.