What is Paracord?

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Where is a really cheap source of genuine 550 paracord for cheap, like $6.00 for 100 feet

I have had a sick paracord bracelet, and I have one concern..supposedly paracord shrinks when wet. wanting the keep my creation safe I was wandering if there was a why to save it if it gets wet.?

Where's the best place online to buy paracord ends? Preferably ones that will clean up two loose ends.

I would like to make a paracord necklace that uses only one piece of paracord.  If you have any ideas please SHARE! Thank you.

Ok, let me preface what I am about to say by letting you know that I am not trying to be rude in any way. I think there are way to many Instructables coming out about paracord bracelets. I frequently get Instructable newsletters in my inbox with a paracord bracelet Instructable. Paracord bracelets is a very dead horse at this point. I am not trying to be mean or rude, I am just suggesting that people should think of a different Instructable before they consider making one about paracord bracelets. Cheers! Darman12

Hey there, I offer a variety of different Paracord Kits on my website. You can find them here: http://www.paravival.com/paracord-kits/ Use my Instructables I offer here to accompany your paracord kit projects. I currently offer: Bracelet kits Keychain kits Lanyard Kits Checkout securely using Paypal, or any Credit/Debit. If anyone is interested in trading I could do that too! Anthony

Are you into paracord?  Are you interested in survial?  Are you prepared for when the "Shumer Hits the Fan"?  Well I am a avid reader of a wonderfuly informative site that you may have heard of.  Survivalblog.com.  Today they have partnered up with another site Campingsurvival.com with a paracord contest that I thought to share with everyone here.  The rules are simple and easy. In this giveaway, the winner will receive 6 ROLLS of 1000' paracord for FREE! We are giving these rolls away in the colors of black, coyote brown, desert sand, foliage green, olive drab, and royal blue! The retail value for all of these paracord rolls is roughly $225, but could be yours to own FREE! "We're assuming if you're here, you already love paracord, right? That's why we want you to describe to us your favorite paracord project, or list us some of your favorite uses for paracord and how you execute them. OR, if you've never used paracord but can't wait to start, what do you plan to use it for and how? what will be your use of choice? Remember, this is all personal opinion and knowledge ... there is no right or wrong answer!" Now by posting this I've probably shot my chances to win down the tubes but I feel the more that know about the contest, and both websites, the better. Find your way there and you also get a 5% off purchase coupon if you buy anything from them.  What a deal!  

I would like to know how to use 550 paracord to weave a ball at the end of the cord. basically making a billy jack club. thanks

My favorite paracord project is the Woven paraocrd bracelet/watchband by Stormdrane. What is yours?

Anyone know where to buy college team dog tags for bracelets?

Check out the new PARACORD Channel we have added to the Outside Category! Then enter the Paracord Contest!

Can anyone figure out how to braid or weave this and somehow instruct me on how to do it  PLEASE

I see the first prize for the paracord contest in "Leatherman Juice". What is Leatherman Juice? Thanks!

Just wandering what people think about using a few strands of paracord core as a bow string (wrapped at the nocking point flemish style)  anyone tried it, will it stretch to much?

Helo World, I want to get your feedback on something. I make these para cord key chains, dog collars, lanyards, and bracelets ect. and I am looking to sell them I'm probably going to sell them at school. I want your feedback on how I should sell them , where I should sell them and tips on selling them  Thanks

I want to weave a paracord sheet, roughly about 120mm x 210mm. How mush paracord will I need? Also, the paracord will be white in colour. I will also line the paracord sheet with fabric with a design on it. The design face will come back on itself to form a pouch and the excess will form a 'lid'. When the sheet comes back on itself, i will join the sides together with elastic material. Also, I will laser cut on black acrylic an android robot, which will sit on a face of the case. How do you find my design?

How to make one as a choker collar

Please Help! I can't seem to upload my my picture files, it keeps saying "HTTP ERROR " next to all of my files. please help.

Paracord/poly-rope

I live in the usa in South Dakota i am trying to find a good place to buy paracord not on the internet any good suggestions

I have been seeing some paracord bracelet's with the support ribbons in the middle of them. & was wondering if anyone knows how to do that or if they know of an tutorial on doing them.

Also it can only be about 1/2 inch wide.

Next week we'll be starting a paracord speed contest. Make anything out of paracord to win a Leatherman with a laser-etched message of your choice! You can include other materials or wrap the paracord around something else, but the main focus of the Instructable should be all about the paracord. So start thinking of some ideas soon to show off your paracord skills. (Photo credit: David J. Fred)

I have many great projects, but i was too late for this paracord contest. Will there be one in the future?

I am making paracord bracelets and came across a article saying to shrink the cord first before making by putting in water and let it dry prior to making because if not it if gets wet after being made it will shrink. can anyone please tell me if they have done this or their theory.   thanks steve

Hi, I have challenged myself to make a braided paracord halter and I need LOTS of help.  I found one online that I really like and would like to duplicate.  I purchased a book "How to Braid Quality Custom Tack", however the halters in this book are not quite what I want.  Hoping someone will be able to give me some pointers or tell me where to find the directions I need. The picture of the halter I have attached is what I want to make.  It appears to me that you would need to start with the nose band to make this work but none of the patterns I have found start that way. Help!!

Hi, I've made a few paracord bracelets mostly with the plastic buckles. I bought some stainless d shackles and wondering if there are any dangers using the shackles? Mainly getting the bracelet caught on something. I would think the plastic buckles would break, where the metal d shackles won't. I see a lot of bracelets with the d shackles. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

 im 103 lbs. and i want to know if some really thin paracord can support my weight!!                       -M

I have seen a couple of paracord bracelets with three different colors. they looked really cool and would like to make a few. 

I really want to make a few paracord survival bracelets, and my two things to ask are what is the best kind of paracord to use for one of these bracelets, and what method on instructables is best for carrying as much cord as possible on one bracelet.

I have reviewed the pages on how to tie one color paracord bracelets using the cobra knot but cannot find how to make them using two colors. I am brand new at making these and have yet to complete a bracelet with two colors.

I want to finish the bracelet off with a pick instead of a buckle or a knot...a young guy made some on an instructable for something else but never said how to make the guitar pick one???

I want to know who to make the paracord bracelet with two colors on color in the in the middle and one color on the outside?

I'm wanting to make homemade Paracord, and I want to make it as close to military grade as possible in a handmade cord. I want to use strong thread for the core and casing, but I don't know which thread is strongest.

While logged in (account links look correct in upper right hand corner), I visit the "Guide-to-Paracord" page. Immidiately, it looks as though I've been logged out ("Login" appears in the upper right.) Logging in and returning to this page always has this same effect (no other ebook page [so far] does so.) When clicking the "download" link, the mini-login appears. entering my username/password only cycles the page (ending in the same result.) https://www.instructables.com/id/Guide-to-Paracord/?download=ebook Maybe something wrong with the page...

I have submitted some entry's for a contest but they are not showing up in the contest entry's. They say they are waiting and pending moderator approval, but one has been submitted since Saturday and is now listed as a featured instructable but is still not listed in the contest.  All of the other ones I have submitted in the past have gone right through but I have the Paracord bottle wrap and a few cupcake entry's not going through, but you can find them when doing a search.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.

So i'm trying to figure out how these guys made this one...  bc I can't find anything ANYWHERE!! So if someone knows where there is a video of how to do this then please let me know.  Thanks in advance!

I'm looking for a way to join 3 strands of cord. It doesn't have to be simple (I'm good with knots.) I just need a way to join 3 strands of cord. Any suggestions?

I would simply order some online, but I'm afraid it won't arrive in time for the contest. Would it qualify if I simply substitute rope for paracord until it arrives?

I'd like to know how to make a knot, that works as bead, which then can be put on a piece of paracord and works as pacing bead. Saw this great idea on eBay