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Introduction

Originally used during World War II, parachute cord, or paracord, has since become a useful arts and crafts tool. After making their jumps, paratroopers would recycle as much of their landing gear as possible so they would be prepared for any setback. Rather than lugging around a large wad of cord from a chute, a soldier would whip up accessories such as belts, bracelets, and harnesses to make transporting the material convenient. If stuck in an emergency situation, the accessories could be taken apart to be reclaimed as roping. Parachute cord became known as survival cord to symbolize its versatility, and became a popular product for the commercial outdoor market as a useful item to take on hiking or camping trips. Parachute cord can easily replace worn shoelaces on a pair of hiking boots or be used to strap camping gear together.

As it became available in numerous fashion colors, parachute cord also began to appear in craft stores as a durable item to make accessories. The projects found in this book can be made using either 550 cord or the lighter weight 325 cord. The cord number refers to the military specification standards for the minimum tensile strength.

Tools

In addition to the cord itself, other accessories may be needed to complete a number of the projects in this book. To complete all the projects in this book, you will need a ruler, a pair of scissors, and a lighter for finishing. A paperclip will come in handy wherever noted if the cording will need to be woven back into the knots for finishing.

A couple pairs of jewelry pliers may be necessary for jewelry projects that require the addition of chains, jump rings, or ribbon crimps.

Knots to Know

Single Strand Overhand Knot Double Strand Overhand Knot Larks Head Knot

Working with Chain

Links, chains, and jump rings may be necessary to help finish a project. Working with un-welded chains is easy. Opening and closing a chain link requires two pairs of pliers. Grasp the chain link you wish to open with both sets of pliers, positioning the pliers on opposite sides of the opening in the link (). If you open the chain this way, when you go to close it, it will be difficult to match up the ends of the link again and achieve a tight seal.

To close the link properly, use the same sliding motion that you did to open it.

Ribbon Crimps

To finish a project without tying knots in the cord, you can use ribbon crimps to complete the project with chain and other findings. When working with parachute cord, you will need ribbon crimps at 1 (22.5cm) wide (). WARNING
Using an open flame can cause burns and other injuries. Please use extreme caution when melting or fusing cords.

Cord Fusing 101

Melt all the cut ends of your parachute cord before beginning any project.

This will make knot tying much easier because it prevents fraying. Melting and fusing require using the open flame of a lighter. A woodburning tool may be used for a controlled heat cut as well. It can take up to one minute for melted nylon to harden and cool, so

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